Worktop joints, sinks, and hobs: what the stone or timber order depends on

Templating day is late to discover that the hob cut-out conflicts with a drawer box or that the sink cabinet needs a different subframe. We freeze critical dimensions at drawing sign-off.

Undermount and drainage

Sink models dictate bowl projection, tap landing, and waste routing. Worktop suppliers need those specs and our carcass opening sizes so reveals stay even and sealing is reliable.

Timber and compact surfaces have different rules from quartz or sintered stone; we note expansion, oiling, and joint positions in the same pack the fabricator receives.

Overhangs and seating

Breakfast bars need structural support and often a thermal break if they project past heated cabinets. We coordinate bracket centres with stud positions or steel where the wall cannot carry the load alone.

Upstands, splashbacks, and socket cut-outs are dimensioned relative to the carcass, not guessed on template day. Last-minute socket moves are the most common reason for re-templates or ugly compromises behind taps.

Delivery and access

Large stone slabs and timber lengths need clear stairs, lifts, and corners. We confirm access before you pay for a single piece that cannot turn on your landing. That sounds obvious until it happens on week eight of a build.