On-site stone cutting & modifications
Stone cut to fit.
Your kitchen.
Your next upgrade.
Cooktop and sink cutouts. Tap holes. Zip tap and power point openings. Precision modifications to suitable stone benchtops, carried out in your existing kitchen.
Sydney · Brisbane · Gold Coast · Sunshine Coast
The right change makes a difference
Keep your stone.
Upgrade what fits.
From a few millimetres around a cooktop to a newly finished island edge, start with a practical assessment of what your kitchen needs.
Cooktop enlargements
Enlarge an existing opening for your replacement cooktop or induction hob.
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Sink cutouts
New sink cutouts and changes to existing openings, assessed against the sink template.
Explore Sink cutouts
Overhang reduction
Shorten a breakfast bar or island overhang and plan the newly exposed edge.
Explore Overhang reductionMore ways to make your bench work
The right opening.
For every new fitting.
From a new mixer to a pop-up power module, small cutouts deserve the same care as a cooktop opening. Start with the fitting’s exact template.
Tap hole drilling
Add a mixer tap, a filtered-water tap or a benchtop accessory to your existing stone.
View service →Zip tap cutouts
Planning a Zip HydroTap or another boiling, chilled or sparkling-water tap? Start with the exact model and its installation drawing.
View service →Power point cutouts
Add a cutout for a pop-up power point, a recessed socket module or a cable outlet in suitable stone.
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A considered approach
Made to fit.
Planned before we cut.
Show us what needs to change
Send your suburb, photos and the new appliance or fitting specifications.
Get a clear scope and price
We assess the stone, support and access, then confirm the cutting and finishing.
Prepare for your on-site visit
Coordinate any licensed trades and agreed access. We plan the work around your existing kitchen.
The material matters
Every surface has
its own considerations.
We assess the exact product and installation, including permitted minor modifications to suitable legacy engineered stone.
Beyond the cutout
A little less stone.
A lot more space.
Shorten a projecting end, reduce an overhang or finish a newly exposed edge. We review the profile and support to establish what can be achieved in place.
If the existing installation cannot deliver a sound result, we explain the alternatives before you commit.
Clear starting points
Know what to budget.
A written quote confirms the final scope, finishing and access for your kitchen.
Cooktop & sink cutting
From$690+ GST · $759 including GST · per cutTap-hole drilling
From$350+ GST · $385 including GST · first holeEach additional hole: $100 + GST ($110 including GST)Displayed totals include GST. Final scope, material, access, finishing and travel are confirmed in your written quote.
Local service. Practical advice.
Find your area.
Explore the preparation advice for your region. Queensland work is coordinated through scheduled service visits.
Before you buy. Before we cut.
Answers for your next move.
Can an existing stone cooktop cutout be enlarged?
Often it can, but the new opening must suit the stone, support and appliance requirements. The difference between two advertised cooktop sizes is not enough to decide whether an enlargement will work.
Explore Can an existing stone cooktop cutout be enlarged?Can stone benchtops be cut after installation?
Suitable installed benchtops can be assessed for on-site modifications. Whether yours can stay in place depends on the material, proposed cut, tool access, condition and support.
Explore Can stone benchtops be cut after installation?How much does stone benchtop cutting cost?
The cost depends on the cut, material, access and finish. StoneCutting uses starting prices to help you budget, then confirms the actual scope in a written quote.
Explore How much does stone benchtop cutting cost?Freestanding oven cutout - $990 + GST
Freestanding oven cutouts are $990 + GST ($1,089 including GST). The larger opening requires more stone cutting than a standard cooktop cutout. Send the appliance installation drawing and photos so we can confirm the scope before booking.
Get a freestanding oven cutout quotePlan your next change
See the fitting. Understand the cut.
Illustrative kitchen examples to help you prepare the right photos and fitting details.
A new induction cooktop in existing granite
Illustrative fitting example. Compare the installation drawing with the existing hole, cabinet and surrounding stone.
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Two tap openings planned together
Illustrative fitting example. Show both positions and the fixing space below the bench when requesting a quote.
Explore this service →Practical answers · October 2026
Before you order your next fitting.
Can a 60 cm cooktop opening be enlarged for a 90 cm cooktop?
A larger cooktop can change more than the stone opening. Compare the actual installation drawings, cabinet space and remaining stone before ordering.
Explore Can a 60 cm cooktop opening be enlarged for a 90 cm cooktop?Tap-hole drilling cost: one hole or several?
Tap-hole drilling is $350 + GST for the first hole, then $100 + GST for each additional hole at the same visit. Here is what to include in the quote.
Explore Tap-hole drilling cost: one hole or several?
What if the existing cooktop cutout is too large?
Cutting can enlarge an opening, but it cannot make an oversized hole smaller. Check the actual opening before choosing a replacement appliance.
Explore What if the existing cooktop cutout is too large?New plans. Same kitchen.
Send a few photos, your suburb and the change you have in mind. We’ll help establish what’s possible.
Before we cut
Know what your new fitting needs.
Check the opening size, mounting depth and clearance underneath the bench before buying. Our stone cutout measuring checklist explains what to photograph and send.
Stone cutting, explained
Your cutout questions.
Can you cut an existing stone benchtop on site?
Suitable installed stone can be assessed for on-site cutouts, enlargements and edge modifications. The material, condition, support and access determine what can be achieved. Send photos and the fitting template before booking.
What types of stone cutouts can I request?
StoneCutting assesses cooktop and sink openings, tap holes, Zip tap and drip-tray cutouts, power point openings, filtered-water tap holes and accessory holes. Each job is quoted against the actual product and stone installation.
Where does StoneCutting work?
StoneCutting covers Sydney and coordinates scheduled service visits to Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Send your suburb to confirm availability and any travel costs.