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Is a marble bathroom better than granite? Is quartz better than limestone? A question like this always courts controversy. As expert stoneworkers, every member of our team has their own opinion on which stone is best for which use – and some are very sure that their favourite is best for any situation! To offer a more balanced view, in this article we’ll walk you through various scenarios and explain which stone is best for the bathroom renovation in question. This will help you figure out which stone is best […]

Make your fireplace a statement with a bespoke stone hearth, mantelpiece and other elements. Stone is the ideal choice for a fireplace as it cannot catch fire. This means that stray sparks, a falling log or simply the heat from the fire itself won’t start a fire or damage the stone. At Surrey Marble and Granite, we create bespoke stoneworks for a wide variety of uses. Our team are accustomed to creating single parts and whole fireplaces. This is for both modern and period properties. As all our stoneworking is […]

As with any large project, the best time to start work is when you’re ready: when you’ve got the funds, the time and ideally haven’t got an urgent deadline. But if you’re having a significant amount of work done – installing a completely new marble kitchen or building an extension, for example – you’ll want to time the project to minimize disruption at home. Here are our insider tips.