Visible edges and natural stone variation
Photograph the edge in daylight as well as the top surface. Natural veining and translucent stone can make resin, an exposed cut or a film seam more noticeable; discuss the expected appearance before booking.
What to send from Newport
Send an overall kitchen photo, close views of the proposed cut and the new fitting manufacturer’s installation drawing. Include the present opening and required dimensions if available. Identify joins, cracks, existing repairs and the cupboards beneath the work. Tell us which edges will remain visible and need finishing.
Coordinate the cutting and other trades
Confirm the stone scope before booking your appliance installer. Electrical, gas and plumbing connections are separate work. Arrange disconnection and removal of the old fitting where required, empty the work cupboards and identify new flooring or cabinetry. We agree access and protection arrangements before carrying out the accepted work.
Check material and support before changing the opening
The stone remaining around a sink or cooktop matters as much as the new opening size. Thin rails, unsupported spans and older repairs can limit the change. A newly exposed edge needs an agreed finish; a factory-polished face is not automatically reproducible on site. Send the product name where known and discuss suitability before buying a replacement fitting.
Cutting scopes and starting prices
Standard cooktop or sink cutting starts at $690 + GST per cut; tap-hole drilling starts at $350 + GST for the first hole; each additional hole at the same visit is $100 + GST ($110 including GST). A whole-section straight cut and removal starts at $990 + GST. Reducing an edge along the benchtop length and polishing it, such as reducing a 900 mm depth to 800 mm, starts at $1,490 + GST. These are different scopes; your quote identifies the cut, finish and access.
Related planning information
Questions, answered.
Can you quote a Newport job from photos?
Send the full kitchen, the proposed cut and the fitting drawing. We confirm whether those details establish a suitable scope or whether further information is needed before agreeing a price.
Does the cutting price include reconnection?
No. Gas, electrical and plumbing connections are separate. Coordinate those trades around the accepted stone scope and appointment.