Many HOS flat kitchens still run on decades-old counters: rendered concrete, tiled surfaces or aged engineered stone with stains, chips and mouldy joints. In many cases you do not need to demolish the whole kitchen — replacing just the countertop transforms the space at a fraction of the budget, with a short programme and little dust, ideal for an occupied flat.
Deep staining, widespread chipping, persistently mouldy joints or a hollow-sounding base mean cleaning and refinishing can no longer save it — time to replace. If it is only surface dulling or light scratches, a professional restoration may be enough. Unsure? Send us photos for a free honest assessment.
Yes. As long as the cabinet carcasses are structurally sound and level, only the countertop needs changing. The surveyor records plumbing, electrical, hob and sink cut-out positions; the new top arrives pre-cut and pre-profiled, and installation is usually completed within one day — no moving out, no weeks without a kitchen.
HOS kitchens are usually compact, so durability and easy cleaning matter most: quartz is waterproof, stain-resistant and maintenance-free, the most popular family choice; marble offers beautiful veining for light cooking but needs periodic sealing; acrylic solid surface allows seamless joints and thermoforming for a fully integrated look. See the countertop comparison guide in Further Reading for details.
Process: free measurement, material and edge selection at the Mong Kok showroom, drawing confirmation, old top removal, new top installation. Two HOS notes: housing-management rules on renovation hours, trolley routes and lift usage should be checked first; and debris removal should be arranged — our quotation states clearly whether demolition and disposal are included.
One to two weeks from measurement to delivery, with installation completed within a day; complex cut-outs or book-matching may add one to two days, stated when ordering.
We can handle demolition and debris disposal, itemised in the quotation; arranging your own is equally fine if stated in advance.
It depends on material, area and cut-outs. A free measurement produces an itemised quotation before you commit — no rough guesses.