When you have decided which Stone you want for your kitchen worktops or vanity units then we come to your home at a pre-arranged date and time to measure and make a template. This process is most important; measurements alone are not good enough as walls etc. are not always straight. Skill is required to get exact measurements and good templating is essential so that the stone is cut accurately for fitting.

Templating Conditions

In order for us to process and manufacture projects as efficiently and accurately as possible, it is essential the following points are carried out prior to us templating on site

• All surfaces/carcasses to be templated must be complete, flat and level. The final level of the worktops can only be as good as the level of the units supporting them.
  
• We accept no liability for problems caused additions or alterations to the furniture or appliances etc after the templating has taken place.
  
• If replacing existing worktops they must be removed. This allows the carcasses to be viewed and assessed and advice can then be given if any additional work needs to be carried out before the new worktops could be fixed
  
• Gas or electric hobs must be disconnected but available on site.
  
• Belfast/butler sinks must be fixed in position before we can template.
  
• Under mounted sinks must be on site at the template stage
  
• Inset sinks and taps must be disconnected but available on site.
  
• Any units to be fitted directly on top of the worktops must be fitted after the worktops (recommended) or on adjustable wall brackets to give adequate clearance. It is not acceptable to leave a gap and expect to slide the worktops under.
  
• If any walls around the worktops are to be plastered or altered in any way they must be done either before templating or after fitting the worktops.
  
• We would request that you or a trusted representative be present during templating to agree all relevant details such as overhang, joints and height of splash backs etc. Advice can also be given at this point with regard to any alterations and/or additional work that would need to be carried out before the new worktops can be fitted.
  
• Unless specified, we reserve the right to use our own judgment regarding all overhangs but accept no responsibility if these are later found to be unacceptable.
  
• Where templates are supplied to us by you they must be to actual finished size. All requirements must be clearly marked on the template including edges to be polished ,position of tap holes ,splash backs with correct polished edges etc All joint positions must be clearly marked "STONE JOINT" (material constraints permitting).All internal cut-outs (hobs, sinks and hand wash basins etc) must be cut out accurately and separate templates from the manufacturer supplied. All templates must be numbered i.e. 1 of 7 2 of 7 etc.
  
• If any of the above conditions are not met, we will use our best endeavours to template but take no responsibility whatsoever for any misinterpretations.

Fitting

• If any sink, tap or hob has been reconnected after templating they must be disconnected and removed.
  
• All electrical, gas and sink fittings to be removed by you or your kitchen fitting company if they interfere in any way with the installation of the new worktops.
  
• Tiling in areas around the worktops must take place after fixing the worktops.
  
• In the event of plasterwork etc. being disturbed during fixing, all making good and subsequent cost to be the clients responsibility.
  
• We have neither the tools nor the skills to undertake any plumbing, gas, electrical, plastering or carpentry work.
  
• Standing on the finished worktops is to be avoided at all costs.
  
• All work surface levels will follow unit levels
  
• Upon completion of fitting you or your representative will be asked to sign a satisfaction note to say that you accept the workmanship and quality of your granite surface and that they meet your requirements