Measure the space you want to regain
Photograph the island from the side and above, with the relevant drawers or doors open. Mark the intended finished edge on a photo instead of relying on the length of a strip to remove. Handles, stools and the opposite cabinet can affect circulation. If seating will stay, consider knee space as well as the walkway; the preferred cutting line should reflect how the kitchen will actually be used.
Check how the island edge was built
A thick-looking edge may be a mitred build-up rather than solid stone. An underside photo helps show the construction and any brackets or reinforcement. Identify joins and previously repaired areas near the proposed cut. Send the route from the parking point to your Carindale kitchen and explain whether the island is on the ground floor. Access and edge finishing are assessed along with the cut itself.
Quote and scheduled Queensland visits
Send your Carindale address, clear photos, the material if known and current and proposed dimensions. Queensland jobs are coordinated through scheduled visits; availability is confirmed for your address and accepted scope. Standard cooktop or sink cutting starts at $690 + GST per cut, and tap-hole drilling starts at $350 + GST for the first hole; each additional hole at the same visit is $100 + GST ($110 including GST). Other modifications are quoted for the actual cutting, finishing and access. Appliance, plumbing, electrical and cabinet work should be identified separately.
Suitability before the visit
We assess the existing installation, including cracks, joins, narrow stone rails and support. Work on legacy engineered stone is considered only within permitted scope and applicable requirements. Do not make a trial cut or remove a connected appliance to provide measurements. Send the product documents and accessible photographs first so the next step can be confirmed.
Related planning information
Questions, answered.
Will reducing the overhang remove the need for brackets?
Not necessarily. Supports must be assessed for the remaining installation. Do not remove brackets or cabinet components before the scope and any separate cabinet work are agreed.
How do I arrange stone cutting in Carindale?
Send your suburb, photos and fitting specifications through the quote page. We review the proposed modification and confirm the written scope, price and available appointment before you coordinate other trades.