Granite worktops in City of London
We cover 15 neighbourhoods in City of London (Blackfriars, Cheapside and Golden Lane among them) across 16 postcode districts. Templating and fitting are done by our own team, so the same people measure the room and install the stone.
The housing here
What City of London's stock means for granite
In City of London, 43.5% of the housing dates from the three decades after the war, the highest of the 33 London boroughs. Flats make up 98.8% of homes, the highest of the 33 London boroughs.
Built in the three decades after the war · 43.5%
Estate kitchens give a predictable cut list and an unpredictable material. That is the trade with natural stone, and it is worth knowing before the order. You see the slab before it is cut.
Flats · 98.8%
A forced join in natural stone is a decision about which part of the slab each side comes from, so it is made before cutting rather than discovered after. Worth knowing before the stone is chosen rather than after.
The material
Granite at a glance
What moves the price
Our granite runs from £148 to £250 per square metre for most of the catalogue, with 45 colours in the range. In City of London, 39.7% of homes sit in council tax band F or above, among the highest in London. Bigger kitchens are priced by the slab count. The template shows whether the run and an island nest into one slab or need two, and that decides more than the square metres do.
Tower Hill has the highest owner-occupation of the 15 City of London neighbourhoods we list, at 37%, ahead of Temple (37%) and Smithfield (37%); Aldgate has the lowest, at 16%. Granite is sealed on installation and topped up over time, a schedule that is easiest to keep where people own the kitchen they cook in.
St Paul's has the highest pre-1919 share of the 15 City of London neighbourhoods we list, at 28%, ahead of Tower Hill (22%) and Temple (22%); Aldgate has the lowest, at 21%. Walls of that age are rarely straight, so a granite top is scribed to the template rather than to a straight line.
Where most of the catalogue sits, supply only. Fabrication, edges, cut-outs and fitting are quoted on top.
We cannot post granite offcuts, so samples are the Worktop Worx quartz collection only. The template is taken in your kitchen and the stone is fitted there too.
Tones in the range
45 granite colours in the range.
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- Heat
- Excellent (hot pans are fine)
- Porosity
- Porous, varies by stone
- Sealing
- Sealed on installation, topped up over time
Colours
Granite colours to start with in City of London
Twelve granite colours from the range, each with its supply price per square metre and its own page.
Black Fusion
Granite · from £271/m²
Baltic Brown
Granite · from £141/m²
Colonial Ivory
Granite · from £142/m²
Itara Sensa
Granite · from £370/m²
Black Beauty Sensa
Granite · from £200/m²
Siberia Sensa
Granite · from £200/m²
Moak Black Sensa
Granite · from £250/m²
Sant Angelo Sensa
Granite · from £200/m²
Taj Mahal Sensa
Granite · from £400/m²
White Macaubas Sensa
Granite · from £350/m²
Ice Blue Sensa
Granite · from £170/m²
Grey Silk
Granite · from £129/m²
Questions
Granite in City of London
01How many granite slabs does a big City of London kitchen need?
That is the question the price turns on, and the template answers it. In City of London, 3.7% of homes have four bedrooms or more, among the lowest in London. For the stone, most of our 45 granite colours are £148 to £250 per square metre, supply only, with fabrication and fitting itemised.
02Can we put hot pans straight onto granite in City of London?
Yes, granite handles heat well, so a pan off the hob is fine on it. In City of London, 39.7% of homes sit in council tax band F or above, among the highest in London. What it asks in return is a seal: it is sealed when fitted and topped up over time.
03Can granite be carried up to a flat in City of London?
Yes. In City of London, flats make up 98.8% of homes, the highest of the 33 London boroughs. The carry is measured at survey (the stairwell, the lift and the turns) and the pieces are cut to what will go up, with any join planned into the design rather than found on the day.
Reviews
5.0 from 26 Google reviews
Every one of these is on our Google profile under the reviewer’s own name. Nothing here is written by us, and the link goes straight to the source.
“I am really happy with the work! He fitted my kitchen granite worktop really nicely and got the job done on time, just as promised. He was friendly, professional, and made sure everything was done the way I wanted. Would definitely recommend Karam to anyone looking for a great job!”
“I used Karem’s services 5 years ago for purchasing and fitting the quartz worktop in my then brand new kitchen. The price was reasonable and the service reliable and spot on, no delays in fitting, misunderstanding or excuses. I recommended him to a friend, who also used his services and they were happy too! If I need to order new kitchen work top again,…”
“Absolutely delighted with our new worktop from Worktop WorX. The Capri White finish looks incredible, clean, modern, and really brightens up the whole kitchen while pairing beautifully with the darker cabinetry. The quality of the worktop is outstanding, with a flawless finish and seamless installation that really shows the attention to detail. It’s not…”
Other surfaces
The same kitchens, in something else
The housing does not change, so most of what is on this page still applies. What changes is weight, machining and maintenance.
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