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Once you’ve chosen the material, that’s it right? Not quite! Luckily, the team at Surrey Marble and Granite are here to talk you through all the options, helping you create the perfect stone worktop for your kitchen or bathroom.

Located in Wiltshire, Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world. Archeologists believe that it was constructed around 3000 BC  from, in the most part, Preseli Spotted Dolerite. This stone, which is harder than granite is believed to have been brought all the way from the Preseli mountain range in Wales, a journey of around 250 miles. How the stones were transported this distance with the meager tools the natives are believed to have possessed has been deliberated for decades. The  glacial erratic theory suggests that […]

The kitchen is truly the hub of every home. It makes perfect sense to have a beautiful space to be the centrepiece of your property, and here our top 5 reasons why. Improve aesthetic The most obvious benefit of a kitchen refurbishment is that you can tailor the look to exactly what you want. If you’ve always envisioned having white cupboards with black granite worktops, now you can have it. A refurbishment means you can create your dream kitchen and finish your home off perfectly. Increase home value Any sort […]