Worktop Templating & Installation Process

Bespoke Stone Worktop Templating & Installation

At Portman Stone, we specialise in the templating, fabrication, and installation of high-quality, made-to-measure kitchen worktops across the South of England.

From initial enquiry through to final installation, our in-house team delivers a precise, professional service designed to achieve a flawless finish every time.

Whether you’re a homeowner, kitchen company, or developer, we provide a complete solution for stone worktops fabrication and installation. Every project we undertake is completely bespoke.

Using advanced digital templating and precision CNC manufacturing, we produce natural and engineered worktops tailored exactly to your space, including:

All worktops are manufactured to exact specifications, ensuring a consistent, high-end finish across every project.

Our Process – From Enquiry to Installation

It starts with a visit to our showroom or an online enquiry. Our professional and friendly team will guide you through materials, colours, and finishes before providing a clear quotation for your bespoke worktops.

Once approved, we’ll secure your order and arrange dates for templating and installation.

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Bespoke Digital Templating

Our specialist will visit your property to carry out precise bespoke worktop templating using advanced laser technology.

At this stage, all final details are confirmed, ensuring your worktops are manufactured with absolute accuracy.

Top Tips Before Your Templating Appointment

To ensure a smooth templating process and avoid delays, your kitchen must be fully prepared before our visit.

For a full checklist, please refer to our worktop templating guide.

1. Cabinets Must Be Fully Installed & Level

All base units must be securely fitted, fixed in position, and level.
We template directly from your cabinetry — any movement after templating will affect the final fit.

2. Floors Should Be Finished (Where Required)

If your project includes end panels or waterfall features running to the floor, flooring must be completed beforehand.

3. Sink & Appliances On Site

Your sink, hob, and any relevant appliances should be on site to confirm:

  • Cut-out sizes
  • Positioning
  • Clearances

4. Final Decisions Must Be Made

All key details should be confirmed before templating, including:

  • Edge profiles
  • Overhangs
  • Upstands/splashbacks
  • Tap holes and accessories

Changes after templating may result in delays or additional costs.

5. Walls & Plastering Complete

All walls should be finished and ready.
We template to the walls as they are — any changes afterwards can affect the fit.

6. No Ongoing Building Work

Templating should only take place once major works are complete, including cabinetry, electrics, and structural changes.

7. Be Available on the Day

We’ll confirm final details on site, so someone must be present who can approve decisions.

Why This Matters

Templating is the most critical stage of the process. Once your worktops are fabricated, they are made specifically for your kitchen and cannot be easily altered. Getting this stage right ensures a smooth installation and a high-quality finish.

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Stone Worktop Fabrication

Following templating, your worktops are fabricated in-house by our skilled stonemasons. Using CNC precision cutting, we produce high-quality stone kitchen worktop fabrication with a consistent and refined finish.

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Professional Worktop Installation

Within 7–10 working days, our experienced fitting team will install your worktops on site.

Every installation is carried out with care and precision to ensure:

  • Perfect alignment
  • Clean, tight joints
  • A high-end finish throughout

Our worktop installation service is designed to be efficient, professional, and stress-free.

Portman Stone Fitters Installing Worktops

Why Choose Portman Stone as Your UK Stone Worktop Specialists?

Choosing the right company is just as important as choosing the right material. At Portman Stone, we combine precision technology, in-house craftsmanship, and a straightforward approach to deliver consistently high-quality results.

In-House Fabrication

We manage everything in-house, from templating to installation, ensuring full control over quality, lead times, and finish.

Professional Installation Service

Our experienced fitters deliver a complete worktop installation service, ensuring a precise and clean finish.

Trusted Worktop Company

A family-run business trusted across the South Coast for quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction — see our reviews.

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Neville and Vanessa Hutton
Dealing with Portman Stone has been a pleasure start to finish from choosing the material, being kept informed at every stage to templating and fitting, thank you for good old-fashioned service.
Sue Biggs
My sink has been transformed with a polished white quartz draining area, beautifully cut to a template, and a functional modern mixer tap. Portman Stone fulfilled the commission and all of their designers and installers were polite, knowledgeable and reliable. They exceeded my expectations.
Sarah Nunn
Absolutely in love with our new quartz worktop from Portman Stone. The service in-store was very friendly, helpful and professional… We are very happy customers and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this company.
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Utility of dreams 💭 @caesarstone_uk “Aterra Blanca” worktops with Ogee edge detail.

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Utility of dreams 💭 @caesarstone_uk “Aterra Blanca” worktops with Ogee edge detail. #worktops #ogeeedge #quartz #kitchendesıgn

Seychelles — clean, refined, and effortlessly modern 🐚

A soft, subtle surface that brings light into the space without overpowering it. Its understated texture pairs perfectly with darker cabinetry, creating a balanced and contemporary finish that works in both residential and commercial settings.

#quartzworktops #fabricator #quartz #engineeredstone #kitchenworktops

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Seychelles — clean, refined, and effortlessly modern 🐚 A soft, subtle surface that brings light into the space without overpowering it. Its understated texture pairs perfectly with darker cabinetry, creating a balanced and contemporary finish that works in both residential and commercial settings. #quartzworktops #fabricator #quartz #engineeredstone #kitchenworktops

A beautiful collaboration with @artie.andco ✨

Marmo Romano bringing a soft, refined elegance to this light-filled space. Subtle veining, warm tones, and timeless detailing come together perfectly with the brass finishes to create a kitchen that feels both classic and contemporary.

Designed with intention, crafted with precision.

#interiordesign #worktops #kitchenworktops #quartz

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A beautiful collaboration with @artie.andco ✨ Marmo Romano bringing a soft, refined elegance to this light-filled space. Subtle veining, warm tones, and timeless detailing come together perfectly with the brass finishes to create a kitchen that feels both classic and contemporary. Designed with intention, crafted with precision. #interiordesign #worktops #kitchenworktops #quartz

Soft gold veining flowing through a crisp white base creates a clean, sophisticated surface that works just as beautifully in high-traffic spaces. Durable, elegant, and effortlessly versatile — designed to perform without compromising on style. Discover more Lydia Gold on our website!

#quartz #bar #commercialprojects #trade

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Soft gold veining flowing through a crisp white base creates a clean, sophisticated surface that works just as beautifully in high-traffic spaces. Durable, elegant, and effortlessly versatile — designed to perform without compromising on style. Discover more Lydia Gold on our website! #quartz #bar #commercialprojects #trade

Lydia Gold in all its detail ⚜️

Soft, elegant veining layered over a crisp white base, finished with warm brass accents for that perfect balance of classic and contemporary. A timeless choice that brings light, texture, and understated luxury into the space.

#quartz #worktops #portmanstone

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Lydia Gold in all its detail ⚜️ Soft, elegant veining layered over a crisp white base, finished with warm brass accents for that perfect balance of classic and contemporary. A timeless choice that brings light, texture, and understated luxury into the space. #quartz #worktops #portmanstone

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — "From first enquiry to installed worktops, these could not have been more helpful. Delivered and fitted on time and look a million dollars. Will use them again."

#customerreview #kitchenworktops #quartz #granite #marble #interiordesign

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ -- "From first enquiry to installed worktops, these could not have been more helpful. Delivered and fitted on time and look a million dollars. Will use them again." #customerreview #kitchenworktops #quartz #granite #marble #interiordesign

Another angle of the bespoke dining tables made for The Noisy Lobster 🦞

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Feb 15

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Another angle of the bespoke dining tables made for The Noisy Lobster 🦞 #bespoketables #quartz #restaurant #bar

Dining tables designed, manufactured and installed by Portman Stone, these custom quartz tables were created to suit a high-traffic hospitality setting while elevating the overall dining experience. Durable, distinctive and made to measure — a perfect balance of practicality and design.

#quartztable #bespoke #quartz stone #restaurant

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Dining tables designed, manufactured and installed by Portman Stone, these custom quartz tables were created to suit a high-traffic hospitality setting while elevating the overall dining experience. Durable, distinctive and made to measure — a perfect balance of practicality and design. #quartztable #bespoke #quartz stone #restaurant
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