What can we cut in an existing stone benchtop?
From a small tap hole to a larger appliance opening, the job starts with what needs to fit and what stone will remain. Choose the service closest to your change.
Can your installed stone be modified?
We assess the actual material and installation rather than relying on colour or a brand name alone. Tell us whether your bench is granite, marble, porcelain or sintered stone, a zero-silica surface, or an older product.
Nearby joins, cracks, thin sections, reinforcement, support and the distance to other openings can limit what is practical. Work on legacy engineered stone is considered only within permitted scope and applicable controls. If the installation cannot support a sound result, we explain the alternatives before booking.
How an on-site cutting job is planned
- Send the details. Include your suburb, wide and close-up photos, existing measurements and the new fitting template.
- Confirm the scope. We review material, condition, support, access, cutting and finishing, then confirm the written quote.
- Coordinate the installation. Arrange any required appliance removal or disconnection with the relevant installer. Confirm access and the work area arrangements.
- Check, cut and finish. The agreed cut position is checked, the work area protected and the specified stone work completed using suitable methods for the material.
Water, power, collection methods and the route through the property form part of planning. Follow the visit arrangements and keep occupants and pets clear of the agreed work area.
How much does on-site stone cutting cost?
The existing starting prices provide a useful budget guide. Your written quote confirms the scope and final price for your kitchen.
Cut size, material, access, edge finishing and travel affect the price. Zip tap, drip-tray and power point openings are quoted against their templates. See starting prices and quote considerations.
Sydney & South East Queensland service areas
StoneCutting provides on-site benchtop modification assessments across Sydney, with Queensland work coordinated through scheduled service visits. We confirm availability for your suburb before a booking is agreed.
- Sydney: Northern Beaches, North Shore, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, Western Sydney, Hills District and Sutherland Shire.
- South East Queensland: Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, through scheduled visits.
For apartments or restricted-access properties, include parking, lift access and building work-hour arrangements with your enquiry. Find your suburb or region.
Get a quote for your stone modification
Your enquiry is handled by the StoneRepair team for StoneCutting. Send the details below so the actual work can be assessed, rather than just the visible appliance size.
- Your suburb and a wide view of the existing benchtop.
- A close-up of the cut position and an underside photo where safely accessible.
- Existing and required opening dimensions.
- The new tap, appliance or power module make, model and installation drawing.
- Stone product, thickness, joins or damage, if known.
Use the cutout measuring checklist to prepare. You can request a written quote or email photos and fitting documents to info@stonecutting.com.au.
Request your cutting quoteOn-site stone cutting: your questions.
Can you cut a stone benchtop after it has been installed?
Yes, suitable installed benchtops can be assessed for on-site cutting. The stone material, condition, support, nearby joins and access determine whether the cut can be completed in place. Send photos and the new fitting template before booking.
What stone cutting services do you offer?
StoneCutting assesses cooktop and sink cutouts, cutout enlargements, tap-hole drilling, Zip tap and drip-tray cutouts, power point openings, benchtop shortening, overhang reduction and edge finishing. Each modification is confirmed against the actual installation.
Which areas do you service?
StoneCutting covers Sydney, including the Northern Beaches, North Shore, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, Western Sydney, Hills District and Sutherland Shire. Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast work is coordinated through scheduled service visits. Send your suburb to confirm availability and travel.
How much does on-site stone cutting cost?
Cooktop and sink cutting starts from $690 + GST ($759 including GST) per cut, and tap-hole drilling starts from $350 + GST ($385 including GST) for the first hole; each additional hole at the same visit is $100 + GST ($110 including GST). These are starting prices. The material, access, cut size, finishing and travel affect the final written quote. Zip tap and power point cutouts are quoted to the supplied template.
Can you enlarge an existing cooktop or sink cutout?
An existing opening can be assessed for enlargement if enough sound, supported stone remains and the new fitting can be installed correctly. We need the current opening dimensions and the new manufacturer template. A larger appliance’s advertised size is not its cutout size.
Can you drill a new hole for a Zip tap or mixer?
A new tap hole, or a specified Zip tap and drip-tray opening, can be assessed using the exact model’s installation drawing. Include the proposed position, sink location and an underside photo showing room for the fixings.
Can you cut stone for a pop-up power point?
A circular or rectangular opening can be assessed for a selected power module. Your electrician should confirm the product and location before the stone is cut. Send the cutout template, installation depth and photos showing the cabinet space below.
What is included in a cutting quote?
Your written quote sets out the agreed stone cutting and finishing, access requirements and price. Appliance removal, gas, electrical, plumbing and cabinetry work are separate unless explicitly included.
What do I need to send for a quote?
Send your suburb, a wide bench photo, a close-up of the proposed cut, an underside photo where safely accessible, existing dimensions and the new fitting’s make, model and installation drawing. Include the stone product and thickness if known.
