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Stone Benchtop - Kitchen

Stone benchtops are one of the first things buyers notice in a display home kitchen — and one of the most common points of difference between a builder's display and their standard package. Whether stone is included as standard, the thickness, and the brand all affect the real value.

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Builders Include Standard

Offer as Upgrade

Do Not Include

What is it?

Stone benchtops are porcelain or natural stone (granite, marble) slabs used for kitchen bench surfaces, replacing the laminate that most builders include as standard. The key specifications are the material (porcelain or natural stone), the thickness (20mm or 40mm), the edge profile, and whether the stone extends to splashbacks and the island. Note: engineered stone benchtops are banned in Australia from 1 July 2024.

Why buyers compare it

Stone benchtops can add $3,000–$15,000+ to the kitchen cost
Display home kitchens almost always show upgraded stone, not the standard laminate
The thickness (20mm vs 40mm) dramatically affects both cost and appearance
Some builders include 20mm stone as standard in upper-tier packages

Is it worth upgrading?

You want a premium, durable kitchen surface that resists scratches and heat

You're building a home you plan to live in long-term

Your builder includes stone as standard or at a reasonable upgrade cost

You want the kitchen to look like the display home you fell in love with

Laminate benchtops are acceptable for your budget and needs

You plan to upgrade the kitchen later or source stone independently

The stone upgrade is very expensive and other inclusions are higher priority

Questions to Ask Your Builder

Is a stone benchtop included as standard or is it an upgrade?If stone is included, is it 20mm or 40mm thickness?What material is the stone benchtop — porcelain, granite, or marble?Does the stone extend to the island, splashbacks, and upstands?What edge profile is included — square, pencil, or bullnose?Are there surcharges for premium colours or patterns?

Stone Benchtop - Kitchen — Typical Costs

Laminate (Standard)

Included

High-pressure laminate — functional, wide range of colours, less durable

20mm Engineered Stone

$3,000 – $8,000

Premium look, scratch and heat resistant, standard thickness

40mm Stone / Premium Brand

$8,000 – $15,000+

Thicker profile, luxury appearance, premium colours and patterns

Compare My Build Tip

Ask whether the 40mm stone is a solid 40mm slab or a 20mm slab with a built-up edge (a 20mm top with a 20mm strip glued underneath to create the appearance of 40mm). The built-up edge is far cheaper and looks almost identical — but some builders charge close to solid 40mm pricing for it.

Which Builders Include Stone Benchtop - Kitchen?

BuilderStatusValueUpgrade Cost

Simonds Homes

Included

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Evoca Homes

Included

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Hallmark Homes

Included

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Hudson Homes

Included

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Brighton Homes

Included

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Coral Homes

Included

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Orbit Homes

Included

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Clarendon Homes QLD

Included

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Metricon Homes

Included

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Stylemaster Homes

Included

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Stroud Homes

Included

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Kiba Built

Included

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Bold Living

Included

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Homes by CMA

Included

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McCarthy Homes

Included

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Ownit Homes

Included

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Omni Built Homes

Included

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DARE Homes

Included

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Plantation Homes

Included

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Leonard Homes

Included

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CJ Homes

Included

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Hotondo Homes

Included

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DR Homes

Included

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Indigo Homes

Included

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Tapscott Homes

Included

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Dixon Homes

Included

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OJ Pippin Homes

Included

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Aspect Homes

Included

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Vantage Building Group

Included

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P.J Burns Builder

Included

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CCS Homes

Included

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Cougar Homes

Included

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Ausbuild Homes

Included

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Value Homes

Included

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MyStyle Homes

Included

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Gemini Homes

Included

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Integrity New Homes

Included

Unknown

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Emerald Developments

Included

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Fresh Homes

Included

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G.J. Gardner Homes – Gold Coast South

Included

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Arden Homes

Included

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Henley Homes

Included

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Carlisle Homes

Included

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Boutique Homes

Included

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Kingsbridge Homes

Included

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JG King Homes

Included

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Mimosa Homes

Included

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Nostra Homes

Included

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McDonald Jones Homes

Included

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Rawson Homes

Included

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Omnia Homes

Included

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SOHO Living

Included

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Beachwood Homes

Included

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SJD Homes

Included

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Southern Vale Homes

Included

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Fairhaven Homes

Included

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Aston Homes

Included

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Bellriver Homes

Included

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New Living Homes

Included

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Masterton Homes

Included

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MOJO Homes

Included

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Champion Homes

Included

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Montgomery Homes

Included

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Hibbarb Homes

Included

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Wisdom Homes

Included

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Candor Homes

Included

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Lily Homes

Included

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Fowler Homes

Included

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Tempo Living

Included

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Kurmond Homes

Included

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Casaview Homes

Included

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Vogue Homes

Included

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Baygrove Designer Homes

Included

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Kaplan Homes

Included

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Practical Homes

Included

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Eagle Homes

Included

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Dream Scope Homes

Included

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Arcadia Homes

Included

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Homes By DJ Jones

Included

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Ellis Developments

Included

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Bundy Homes

Included

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G&P Builders

Included

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McLachlan Homes

Included

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Weeks Homes

Included

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Metro Homes

Included

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Coast Life Homes

Included

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CSB Homes

Included

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Everyday Homes

Included

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Infinite Homes

Included

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King Homes

Included

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Malpress Homes

Included

Unknown

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Stonewood Homes

Included

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Bennic Homes

Included

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Movinda Homes

Included

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Verona Homes

Included

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Clarendon Homes NSW

Included

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Arli Homes

Included

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Metronest Homes

Included

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Oxame Homes

Included

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Melbourne Homes

Included

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5AB Homes VIC

Included

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5AB Homes SA

Included

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Hudson Ridge Builders

Included

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Lane Housing Co

Included

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Arkadian Homes

Included

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Oasis Building Group

Included

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McMaster Designer Homes

Included

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Highmark Homes

Included

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Hearty Homes

Included

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Colmac Homes

Included

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Key Homes

Included

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Garraway Homes

Included

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Redink Homes

Included

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Ultra Living Homes

Included

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Neptune Homes

Included

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Costa Homes

Included

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Better Built Homes

Included

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Vision Homes

Included

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Tullipan Homes

Included

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Green Homes

Included

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Bluetongue Homes

Included

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Homes By ZAC

Included

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Provincial Homes

Included

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Avia Homes

Included

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Kline Homes

Included

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Ridgewater Homes

Included

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Central Property

Included

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Paul Gray Builders

Included

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Twomey Homes

Included

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Xircon Homes

Included

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Oakridge Living

Included

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Hunter Homes

Included

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Burbank Homes

Upgrade

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ABC Homes

Upgrade

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AUSMAR Homes

Upgrade

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Wide Bay Homes

Upgrade

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Steve Bagnall Homes

Upgrade

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Austart Homes

Upgrade

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Homebuyers Centre - VIC

Upgrade

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G.J Gardner Homes – Melbourne North West

Upgrade

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Eden Brae Homes

Upgrade

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Domaine Homes

Upgrade

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Perry Homes

Upgrade

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Winton Homes

Upgrade

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Trend Connection Homes

Upgrade

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Crystele Homes

Upgrade

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MasterBuilt Homes

Upgrade

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Arden Vale Homes

Upgrade

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Kookaburra Homes

Upgrade

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Langdon Building

Upgrade

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Sessions Builders

Upgrade

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Legend Homes

Upgrade

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Allworth Homes

Upgrade

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Hosies Homes

Upgrade

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Oakworth Homes

Upgrade

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Meridian Homes

Upgrade

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Why buyers compare it

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Questions to Ask Your Builder

Stone Benchtop - Kitchen — Typical Costs

Which Builders Include Stone Benchtop - Kitchen?

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