NH's Premier Kitchen Countertop Specialist
Custom Kitchen Countertops in New Hampshire
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Your kitchen is the heart of your home. Granite, quartz, marble, quartzite, and soapstone — chosen at our Epsom, NH showroom, fabricated in-house, and installed in 1–2 weeks.
Why Choose Us
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Your kitchen countertops are the most-used surfaces in your home. They should be as beautiful as they are functional — crafted from real stone, installed by experienced hands, and backed by people who stand behind their work.
At Precision Granite Works, we've been crafting custom kitchen countertops for New Hampshire homes since 1990. Jillian and Shawn Woodward took over in 2024 and invested in the team, shop, and processes to make sure every client receives the same level of care they'd want for their own family.
Start by visiting our showroom in Epsom, NH to see and touch real slabs in person. Once you've chosen your material, our in-house team fabricates your countertops at our Manchester, NH fabrication shop before a licensed crew completes your installation — see our full process for details. We install kitchen countertops throughout our entire New Hampshire service area.
What's Included in Every Kitchen Installation:
Get a Free Kitchen Quote
Tell us about your kitchen and we'll respond within one business day with an honest, itemized estimate.
Choose Your Material
Which Countertop Is Right for Your Kitchen?
Every material has a different set of strengths. Here's an honest guide to help you choose — and links to each material's full page.
Most popular in NHGranite Countertops
100% natural, heat-resistant, scratch-resistant, and completely unique — no two slabs alike. Requires sealing every 1–2 years. The most popular kitchen countertop choice in New Hampshire.
Zero maintenanceQuartz Countertops
Engineered from 90%+ natural quartz. Non-porous — never needs sealing. Consistent color and pattern. The top choice for homeowners who want a beautiful countertop that demands nothing from them.
Ultimate luxuryMarble Countertops
The most prestigious natural stone. Timeless veining, cool surface ideal for baking, and a beauty no other material can match. Requires more care — needs regular sealing and is sensitive to acids.
Best of both worldsQuartzite Countertops
Natural stone with marble-like beauty and granite-like hardness. Harder and less porous than marble — more forgiving in kitchen use while delivering a similar aesthetic.
Unique & non-porousSoapstone Countertops
A distinctive, historic choice. Non-porous (never needs sealing), naturally antimicrobial, and fully heat resistant. Develops a beautiful dark patina over time. A bold choice for kitchens that want to stand out.
Budget-friendlyCountertop Remnants
Premium stone remnants from full slab projects — available at significantly reduced prices. Ideal for kitchen islands, smaller kitchens, laundry rooms, and bar tops where a full slab isn't needed.
Also renovating your bathroom? See our bathroom countertop options →
Layout Planning
Kitchen Island vs. Perimeter Countertops
Most kitchen countertop projects involve two distinct areas: the perimeter (the countertops along your cabinets, sink, and cooktop) and the island (a standalone workspace, often with seating). Each has different design and structural considerations.
Large islands typically need multiple slabs joined with a carefully planned seam, or in some cases a single oversized slab. If your island includes seating with a seating overhang, that overhang may need hidden steel or plywood support to prevent stress cracks — especially with quartz and granite spans over roughly 10–12 inches.
Waterfall panels — where the countertop material wraps down the side of the island to the floor — are a popular upgrade that requires additional slab material and precise mitered seams. We plan slab layout and seam placement during your templating visit so veining and color flow naturally across the island and any waterfall panels.
You can match your island to your perimeter countertops for a cohesive look, or choose a contrasting material or color for your island as a design statement — both are common in NH kitchens we build. For a deeper look at island-specific options, thicknesses, and edge profiles, visit our kitchen island countertops page.
Coffee Brown leathered granite island countertop, Pittsfield, NH
Details That Matter
Sinks, Cooktops & Cutouts
Every kitchen countertop needs precise cutouts for the fixtures and appliances that live in it. Getting these details right before templating avoids delays and surprises later.
Undermount vs. drop-in sinks
Undermount sinks are attached beneath the stone for a seamless look and easy wipe-down — the most common choice with granite, quartz, marble, and quartzite. Drop-in sinks sit in a cutout with a visible rim, which works with any material but shows a seam line.
Farmhouse (apron-front) sinks
Farmhouse sinks require a specific cabinet and countertop cutout, since the front of the sink is exposed rather than tucked under the counter. We'll need your exact sink model and cutout specs before templating.
Faucet & accessory holes
Faucet hole count and spacing, plus any soap dispenser or air-switch holes for a garbage disposal, need to be finalized before templating so they're cut in the correct location the first time.
Cooktops & slide-in ranges
Cooktop cutouts are sized to the specific model's cutout template. Slide-in ranges typically need a small side clearance rather than a cutout — we'll confirm your exact appliance model and dimensions.
Have your sink, faucet, and appliance selections ready before your templating visit — it's the easiest way to keep your project on schedule.
Backsplashes
Standard & Full-Height Stone Backsplashes
A standard backsplash is a short (typically 4-inch) strip of matching stone along the wall behind your countertop. A full-height stone backsplash extends the same material all the way to your cabinets or ceiling, creating a continuous, seamless look with no grout lines to clean.
Full-height backsplashes are typically cut from the same slab as your countertop so the veining and color flow continuously from the counter up the wall — this is planned during slab selection and templating, not as an afterthought. We'll also plan around outlet and switch cutouts so they sit cleanly in the stone.
Backsplash decisions — standard vs. full-height, matching vs. contrasting material — are easiest to finalize at your Epsom showroom visit or during your templating appointment.
Fantasy Brown full-height backsplash with continuous veining
Granite countertop with matching full-height backsplash
Quartz countertop with matching full-height backsplash
Fit & Finish
Overhangs, Seams & Edge Profiles
Seating overhangs & support
Overhangs for bar stools or counter seating need enough unsupported reach for comfortable knee room, but longer overhangs generally require hidden corbels or steel support to keep the stone from stressing or cracking over time.
Seam placement
Large islands, L-shaped runs, and oversized kitchens sometimes require more than one slab. We plan seam location during templating to keep seams out of high-visibility areas whenever possible and to match veining across the joint.
Edge profiles
From a simple eased edge to a bullnose, ogee, or waterfall detail, your edge profile affects both the look of your kitchen and everyday comfort (rounded edges are gentler if you lean on the counter often). We finalize your edge profile as part of custom fabrication.
Every one of these details gets locked in during your templating visit. Want a fully custom layout, shape, or edge? Visit our Custom Countertops page.
Real Projects
Recent New Hampshire Kitchen Countertop Projects
A sample of kitchen countertops fabricated and installed by our team around New Hampshire.
Granite kitchen island — Concord, NH
Silver Cloud granite countertops — Bow, NH
Silver Cloud granite countertops — Farmington, NH
Calacatta Fioressa quartz island — Candia, NH
See more of our work in the full project gallery, or explore granite and quartz in more depth.
Common Questions
Kitchen Countertop FAQ
What's the most popular kitchen countertop material in New Hampshire?
Granite is historically the most popular choice in NH kitchens, prized for its natural beauty, uniqueness, heat resistance, and durability. Quartz has grown significantly in popularity over the last decade among homeowners who prioritize low maintenance. In our showroom, we see roughly equal interest in granite and quartz, with marble, quartzite, and soapstone making up a smaller but dedicated share of projects.
How long does a kitchen countertop replacement take?
From your first contact with us to installed countertops, most standard kitchen projects take 1–2 weeks. This includes an initial consultation and quote, a templating visit to your home (1–2 hours), fabrication by our in-house team at our Manchester, NH fabrication shop (typically 3–5 business days), and installation day (typically 2–5 hours depending on kitchen size and complexity). We'll give you a specific timeline after your consultation.
What's included in your countertop installation service?
Our installation includes: precise digital templating, custom fabrication by our in-house team at our Manchester, NH fabrication shop, all sink and faucet cutouts, professional seam placement and matching, undermount sink installation, backsplash cuts and fitting, careful removal of old countertops (if needed), thorough cleanup, and post-installation care guidance. No hidden fees — everything is itemized in your quote upfront.
How do I choose the right countertop material for my kitchen?
The best material depends on how you use your kitchen, what maintenance you're comfortable with, and your design vision. If you have young kids and want zero maintenance, quartz is hard to beat. If you love natural stone variation and frequently cook with hot pans, granite is an excellent choice. If you're a baker who loves luxury, marble delivers something nothing else can. If you want marble looks with more durability, quartzite is worth serious consideration. Visit our showroom and we'll walk you through all the options honestly.
Do you remove and dispose of old countertops?
Yes — countertop removal and disposal is included as part of our standard installation service. Our crew will carefully remove your existing countertops before installing the new ones, and we handle the disposal. If you have questions about a specific removal situation (e.g., tile countertops with backsplash), mention it during your consultation and we'll address it specifically.
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What Our Kitchen Customers Are Saying
"Amazing experience from start to finish. The team was professional, the stone is absolutely beautiful, and the installation was flawless. Our kitchen has been completely transformed."
"Jillian and Shawn were wonderful to work with. They helped us pick the perfect granite for our kitchen and the installation team was incredibly clean and efficient. Couldn't be happier."
"We had our entire kitchen and two bathrooms done. The quality of the stone and the craftsmanship of the installation exceeded our expectations. Will recommend to everyone."
"From showroom to installation in under two weeks. The process was seamless and the result is stunning. Our guests always compliment our new countertops first thing."