Trusted Kitchen Worktop Installers in Maidstone

Maidstone Worktop Information

Maidstone is the county town of Kent, sitting on the River Medway roughly 35 miles south-east of London. The housing here spans a wide range. Central Maidstone in ME14 and ME15 has Victorian and Edwardian terraces and post-war housing. The surrounding villages in ME16 and ME17 have larger detached properties and some rural conversions. Ashton Lewis Kitchens is based at Appledore Court in Hildenborough Crescent in ME16, which places them on the western edge of Maidstone closer to the villages. Henderstone operates from Staplehurst in TN12, about 8 miles south of Maidstone town centre, and has built a strong reputation with 89 reviews. The two businesses between them cover the Maidstone postcode area and the villages to the south.

Average Installation cost in Maidstone

These figures are estimated ranges based on current UK trade pricing and published cost guides from Checkatrade and MyBuilder (July 2026). Your actual quote will depend on kitchen size, material choice, and any extras such as cut-outs or upstands. Full worktop installation (supply and fit): Laminate runs from £600 to £1,200 for a typical kitchen. Quartz or granite comes in at £1,500 to £4,000 depending on slab choice and kitchen layout. Larger properties in the villages around ME16 and ME17 often have bigger kitchen runs which push the stone total higher. Worktop replacement only (existing cabinets, like-for-like swap): Labour and templating only with the customer supplying material costs £300 to £600. Stone replacement on existing carcasses, fully fitted, starts around £800 to £1,500. Worktop repair (chip, crack or scratch resurfacing): Minor laminate repair runs £80 to £150. Stone chip or crack repair is £150 to £350, depending on severity and access. Templating or measuring visit (if charged separately): Typically £150 to £300 in the Maidstone area. Ashton Lewis Kitchens is based in ME16 and Henderstone in Staplehurst covers the southern villages efficiently. Confirm whether templating is included when you first enquire. Removal and disposal of old worktop: Around £80 to £200 added to the fitting job. Stone worktops cost more to remove due to weight and specialist disposal.

Types of Materials found in Maidstone

Quartz is the most requested stone worktop material across the ME postcodes, both in Maidstone town and in the surrounding villages. It does not need sealing, handles daily kitchen use well, and comes in a wide range of finishes from plain whites to detailed veining. Installed prices across the Maidstone area run from around £350 to £550 per square metre. Ashton Lewis Kitchens in ME16 covers quartz as part of their kitchen fitting and worktop offer, while Henderstone in Staplehurst has built a strong local track record across both quartz and granite for the TN12 and wider Maidstone area. Granite suits the larger detached and village properties around ME16 and ME17 well. Properties in villages like Loose, Bearsted, and the Sutton Valence area often have generous kitchen layouts where the natural variation in granite adds real visual character. Installed granite costs between £300 and £600 per square metre for standard varieties. Henderstone at Staplehurst covers granite supply and installation across the Maidstone area and beyond, with a strong review record that reflects consistent quality on these types of jobs. For the rental and buy-to-let market across Maidstone town centre, particularly in ME14 and ME15, laminate is the straightforward practical choice. A 3 metre board supply-only costs around £100 to £200, with the full fitted job usually coming in at £600 to £1,200. Modern stone-effect and wood-effect laminates are the most common landlord choices, providing a presentable result without the cost or complexity of stone.

Nearby Areas

Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Sittingbourne, Ashford, Faversham, Rochester, Chatham, Staplehurst, Bearsted, Loose

Nearby Post Code

ME14, ME15, ME16, ME17, TN12