How Much Do Quartz Worktops Cost in Hereford? (A 2025 Price Guide)

By Tudor Granite, Worktop Specialist | Updated: October 2025 | Reading time: 6 minutes

One of the first and most important questions we hear from homeowners in Herefordshire is, "How much do quartz worktops actually cost?" The straightforward answer is: it varies significantly. In 2025, you can expect the price for a fully supplied and fitted quartz worktop in Hereford to range from approximately £350 to over £800 per square metre.

This comprehensive guide will provide a transparent breakdown of what influences that final price, helping you to budget effectively and understand exactly what you are paying for. At Tudor Granite, we believe in clear, itemised quotes with no hidden surprises.

Ballpark Figures for an Average Hereford Kitchen

To give you a practical idea, let's consider an "average" sized kitchen in Herefordshire (around 5-6 square metres of worktop). Here are some realistic budget ranges including templating, supply, fabrication, and installation:

• Entry-Level Quartz (e.g., plain colour, simple pattern): £2,000 - £2,800
• Mid-Range Quartz (e.g., subtle marble effect, popular styles): £2,800 - £4,500
• Premium Quartz (e.g., complex Calacatta Gold style, designer brands): £4,500+

Important: These are estimates. The only way to get a firm price is with a formal quote based on your specific kitchen layout and material choice.

The 4 Key Factors That Determine Your Final Quote

The cost of the raw material is just the starting point. Four critical factors contribute to the final price you'll pay. We've written a detailed article on what determines the final price of a worktop that explores this in full.

1. The Quartz Itself (The Material): This is the biggest variable. The brand, colour, and pattern complexity place the quartz into different price groups, which directly impacts the cost per square metre.
2. Fabrication (The Cutouts & Labour): Every cutout for a sink, hob, tap, or pop-up socket requires skilled labour and specialist machine time. An undermount sink cutout is more complex and costly than a simple drop-in one. Drainer grooves also add to the fabrication cost.
3. Edge Details & Finishing: The shape of the worktop edge. A standard 'pencil' or 'bevelled' edge is usually included in the base price. More decorative edges like 'Ogee' or a mitred 'waterfall' edge require significantly more work and increase the cost.
4. Installation & Logistics (Templating & Fitting): This covers the cost of a professional digital templating visit to your home, safe delivery of the heavy slabs, and the final installation by our expert craftsmen. Adding features like upstands or full-height splashbacks will also add to the material and fitting costs.

Deep Dive: Understanding Quartz Price Groups

Quartz is not priced on quality, but on aesthetic complexity. All reputable quartz brands offer the same high durability and non-porous benefits across all their products. A Group 1 quartz is just as tough and stain-resistant as a Group 5 quartz.

What you pay for is the artistry and the technology required to create the design. For an in-depth explanation, read our popular post: Why is Calacatta Gold quartz more expensive?

• Group 1 (Entry-Level): Solid, plain colours or very fine, simple specks. These are the most straightforward to manufacture.
• Group 2-3 (Mid-Range): More complex base colours, small-to-medium particulate patterns, or subtle veining.
• Group 4-5+ (Premium): This is where you find the complex, multi-layered, and dramatic veining designed to mimic the world's most luxurious natural marbles. The research, development, and advanced technology required to produce these realistic patterns command a higher price.

An Expert's Opinion: Where to Save and Where to Splurge

"My advice to homeowners in Hereford is this: allocate your budget to the quartz design you truly love, as you'll see it every single day. If you need to make savings, do it on the secondary elements. Opting for a standard edge profile instead of a decorative one, or choosing a standard sink cutout, can save hundreds of pounds in fabrication costs without compromising the overall look of the stunning material you've chosen." — Mark, Head Fitter at Tudor Granite

Your Pricing Questions Answered

Is a 30mm worktop much more expensive than 20mm?

Yes, a 30mm worktop will be more expensive as it uses 50% more raw material. However, the costs for templating, fabrication, and fitting are usually the same, so the total price difference might be around 15-25%, depending on the material's base cost.

Are cheaper, unbranded quartz worktops good value?

They can be, but it carries risk. Reputable budget quartz should still come from a known supplier with a warranty. We've written a guide on what to look for in an affordable quartz worktop to help you identify quality from a cheap imitation. A low price often means a lower percentage of natural quartz in the mix, making it less durable.

Does my location in Herefordshire affect the price?

Generally, no. At Tudor Granite, our quoted price includes travel for templating and fitting across the entire county, from Leominster in the north to Ross-on-Wye in the south.

The Final Verdict: Budgeting for Your Dream Kitchen

Investing in a quality quartz worktop is one of the best decisions you can make for your kitchen's value and usability. While online calculators can give a rough idea, they can't account for the specifics of your kitchen or the fabrication needed. The only way to get a firm, reliable price is to get a detailed quote from a specialist.