Great question—and a super common concern for homeowners! Here’s the scoop:

Nope—you do not need to remove your existing countertops before a fabricator like Quality Stone Concepts can measure (or “template”) for your new ones. In fact, we prefer you leave them in place until the day of install.

🛠️ Here’s Why:

✅ 1. We Can Template Over Your Existing Counters

  • Using digital laser templating tools, we can take precise measurements right over your current countertops.
  • This lets you keep your kitchen fully functional during the design and fabrication phase.

⚠️ 2. Removing Your Tops Too Early = Big Inconvenience

  • If you demo before templating, you’ll be without:
    • A sink
    • A cooktop/range (in many cases)
    • Any usable counters
  • And you might be waiting 7–14 days with a torn-up kitchen while the new counters are being made.

🧱 When Do You Remove the Old Countertops?

  • If you contract demo services with QSC we remove the old ones the same day we install the new ones (provided a plumber/electrician makes the plumbing/electrical disconnects). 
  • This means your kitchen is only “down” for a few hours, not days or weeks.