What stays, and what needs attention?
Make a short inventory of the parts you want to retain: cabinets, sink, tap, hob, splashback and tiles. Then separate what must remain from what you are willing to change. This helps us understand whether you are planning a straightforward refresh or a more involved alteration.
Have cabinet condition, level and support assessed first. Draw attention to water damage, movement, previous repairs and changes in floor level. These observations are useful context, but the professional assessment determines what can safely support the new surface.
Check the connections around the worktop
A new thickness or edge can affect the relationship with wall tiles, window sills and appliances. Ask what will be visible after the old worktop is removed and who will make good any gaps or disturbed finishes. Include the wall junction in your photographs.
Confirm whether the existing sink and hob will be reused and whether their exact dimensions and installation instructions are available. Plumbing, gas and electrical work should be assigned to appropriately qualified people; do not assume these tasks are included in a stone fitting quotation.
Agree removal and timing
Ask who removes and disposes of the existing top, when that happens, and whether removal must occur before templating. Get an agreed sequence for disconnection, survey, fabrication, fitting and reconnection. Your kitchen may not be fully usable between these stages.
Do not remove the old surface based on an assumed lead time. Ask us to confirm material availability and the installation arrangements first. Our templating and installation guide sets out the decisions that belong at each stage.
Prepare a useful replacement brief
Photograph every run, the sink, the hob and any awkward corners. Add approximate measurements and explain the route into your Bromley property. Include parking restrictions or shared access arrangements that the fitting team needs to know.
Choose an initial material shortlist from the material guide, then compare full project costs using our cost guide. The cheapest surface is not necessarily the lowest complete replacement cost if extra preparation is required.