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The step that decides whether your finished counter looks intentional or improvised. We scan your actual space to a fraction of an inch and plan every seam and cutout against it before fabrication.
We template after base cabinets are installed and shimmed level — or, for a counters-only job, off your existing cabinets confirmed as final.
A laser or camera system captures every wall, corner, overhang and appliance opening — including the fact that your 1890s walls aren't square.
Seams placed where they'll be least visible and best supported; sink, cooktop and faucet cutouts located against your actual fixtures.
For natural stone, we lay the template over the actual slab so the veining lands where you want it — and confirm whether one slab covers the job.
The template drives every cut — bridge-saw, edge profile and polish — in about a week.
The people who templated are the people who deliver and install, so nothing gets lost in translation.
Because a paper template or eyeballed measurement misses exactly the small variances — settled walls, out-of-square corners, bowed cabinet runs — that a digital scan catches. That's the difference between a tight fit and a caulk line.
About a week for fabrication, then install is typically a half to full day.
Someone should be there to confirm sink and faucet selections and overhang preferences — those get locked at the template appointment.
Base cabinets installed and level, sink and cooktop on site (or exact models confirmed), and any wall tile that runs behind the counter held until after.
Tell us the room, a rough budget range and when you'd like to start. We'll come back with next steps and a realistic timeline — no pressure, no mystery pricing.
