Material
Brand, colour, finish and slab specification should be clear. Similar-looking materials are not automatically equivalent.
StoneMatch Buying Guide
How to compare worktop quotes.
Like-for-like.
Two quotes can both say “quartz worktops” and still describe very different jobs. Before choosing the lowest number, make sure you're comparing the same material, fabrication and installation.
Send us your quote →The StoneMatch checklist
Eight things to check
before paying a deposit.
Thickness
Check whether the quote is based on 20mm, 30mm or another construction.
Edges
Standard and feature edge profiles can carry very different fabrication requirements.
Cut-outs
Sink, hob, tap holes, drainer grooves and recessed details should be identified.
Upstands & splashbacks
Compare heights, quantities and whether full-height pieces are included.
Template & installation
Confirm measuring, delivery and fitting are included and understand who is responsible.
Joins & slab layout
The cheapest nesting is not always the best-looking layout. Pattern flow and join positions matter.
Guarantee & aftercare
Know what material cover and installation support you are actually receiving.
The trap
Don't compare
headline prices.
A lower quotation can stop being cheaper once missing splashbacks, premium edges, extra cut-outs, templating or installation are added back in.
Compare the complete installed specification first. Then compare the price.
Already been quoted?
Before you buy it.
StoneMatch it.
Send us your existing quotation and kitchen plan. We'll look at the specification and see whether there is a better-value route worth considering. If your current deal is already strong, we'll tell you that too.
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with the full picture.
Continue planning your worktops
What to check next
Use these related guides to refine your specification before comparing the complete installed price.