they combine durability, beauty and relatively low maintenance, making them an excellent choice for modern kitchens, bathrooms or commercial applications across the county. Here’s a detailed look at what makes quartz worktops a good option in Surrey, what to watch out for, and what we can offer you as the leading Surrey quartz worktop installer.
Quartz worktops (also called “engineered stone“) are made from around 93-94% natural quartz (crushed stone) combined with polymer resin and pigments. The resin binds the quartz and gives the material consistency, strength, and allows for a wide range of finishes and colours.
Because of this engineered make-up, quartz worktops are non-porous, meaning they don’t absorb spills or bacteria as easily as natural stone, and they don’t need sealing.
Grey sparkly quartz worktops in Horley, Surrey – full case study here.Â
Quartz worktops in Surrey – Footballer Ollie Palmer and his wife in their Surrey kitchen – Silestone and Unistone quartz worktops
Here are some key benefits of quartz worktops:
Durability: Quartz is hard, scratch-resistant, and tough against many forms of wear and tear.
Low maintenance: Because it’s non-porous you can usually clean it with soap and water; no sealing required.
Variety of finish and colour: Options include polished, satin/leather (matt/texture), and many shades—whites, greys, marble-style veins, bolder tones. Brands like Silestone, Caesarstone, Technistone are available in Surrey.
Hygiene: Because quartz doesn’t have pores like natural stone, moisture, food residue and bacteria don’t penetrate as easily. Useful in kitchens and bathrooms.
No material is perfect; here are things to watch out for with quartz worktops:
Heat resistance is good but not perfect: Quartz is more heat-resistant than many materials, but placing very hot pans directly on the surface repeatedly, or large heat shocks (e.g. from oven trays) can cause damage. Trivets or mats are recommended.
Cost: Quartz tends to be more expensive than laminates or some timbers; cost depends heavily on the brand, colour/finish, thickness, edge profile, cut-outs (sink/hob), and installation complexity. However, when you consider the durability of the product, and the value we offer at Affordable Granite, quartz worktops are a good example of “buy well, buy once.”.
Weight / support: Quartz is heavy (though lighter than most granite worktops of the same thickness). The cabinetry and structure beneath must be strong enough to support the slab, especially for thicker slabs or large spans.
Appearance variation: Although engineered for consistency, some batches or brands have veining or patterning that may vary slightly. It helps to see actual samples. We are always happy to meet customers in our showroom, and to show them stock materials as large slabs in our warehouse.
If you’re in Surrey and considering quartz worktops, the good news is that you have a number of serious worktop fabricators to choose from. And we would put ourselves at the top of the list! Here at Affordable Granite, we offer a great range of choice in stock and bespoke quartz worktops and good prices – especially for Surrey kitchen customers, where the shorter distances to travel to you mean that we can be ultra competitive. If you are looking for quartz worktops in Surrey, we don’t think that you need to look further than you are right now!
But, if still shopping around, you can see a list of granite and quartz worktop manufacturers on the Worktop Fabricators Federation website.
Quartz worktops in Surrey
A typical Quartz Worktops installation in Surrey – Blanco Massa in Guildford. For full case study, please see here.Â
Quartz worktops are a very compelling choice for many homes in Surrey. They bring together durability, low maintenance, wide aesthetic options, and generally good value (especially when factoring in lifetime usability). If you are planning to install quartz worktops, do your homework: get multiple quotes, view samples, check guarantees, and ensure your base cabinetry is strong enough. With reliable local suppliers and installers, getting a high quality quartz worktop in Surrey is definitely achievable, and often with a fast turnaround.
We are Affordable Granite — the original Surrey specialists in marble, granite and quartz kitchen worktops. From our base in the South East of the county, we serve homes and businesses across Surrey without additional travel costs. Over the years, we’ve come to understand the unique character of Surrey homes and the high expectations of our customers, and we take pride in meeting those standards with precision, skill and exceptional craftsmanship.
If you’re based in Surrey and thinking about quartz worktops, we’d love to hear from you. Our team is ready to offer friendly advice, creative ideas and competitive prices — helping you choose the perfect surface for your kitchen, beautifully installed and built to last.
Photographs © Andrew King Photography
