Granite
Absolute Black
Full Service — Installation
Our granite range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.
Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide
Outside our installation area? We can fabricate granite to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .
The purest expression of darkness in natural stone — a flawless jet-black granite of uncompromising depth and uniformity.
Absolute Black granite is the gold standard of black natural stone, quarried from the ancient geological formations of Karnataka in southern India. Its surface presents a pure, unbroken expanse of deep jet-black, free from veining, patterning, or colour variation — a rarity in natural stone that has made it one of the most sought-after granites in the world. The high-gloss polished finish amplifies the stone's extraordinary depth, creating a mirror-like surface that reflects light with striking elegance. Formed over billions of years deep within the Earth's crust, this igneous rock owes its remarkable consistency to a precise balance of quartz, feldspar, and dark minerals. Also known as Premium Black or Nero Assoluto in European markets, it has graced luxury interiors from Milanese apartments to London penthouses. With a Mohs hardness of 6-7, it resists scratches, heat, and UV exposure with ease — making it as practical as it is beautiful. At In2stone, we hand-select every Absolute Black slab for consistency and quality. Our master craftsmen template, fabricate, and install each worktop with the precision and care that only a dedicated local stonemason team can deliver. The result is a kitchen centrepiece of breathtaking simplicity — where the stone does all the talking.
Available Finishes
Ideal For
Performance
How This Stone Performs
Hardness
4 out of 5
Stain Resistance
3 out of 5
UV Resistance
5 out of 5
Heat Resistance
5 out of 5
Scratch Resistance
4 out of 5
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"We decided to get bespoke granite work tops for our new kitchen and have to say that we are over the moon with them. From the outset, Ian was very professional when selecting the stone, he listened to what we wanted, went through all of the possibilities that we could have for our worktops and went through the process in detail once we had made a decision. The templateing and fitting was carried out by an incredibly professional and helpful team run by Kev, who knew exactly what they were doing and just got on and made my kitchen look amazing. I would highly recommend In2stone for a helpful, knowledgeable and professional service from start to finish."— Nicky HavardGoogle Review
Why Choose Us
Why In2stone
Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging
The edge profiles and seamless joins other suppliers say they can't do? We do them every week.
"Other quartz suppliers weren't able to offer the ogee edging I wanted — In2stone could."
Olivia Tett
The Quote Is the Price
No hidden costs, no surprises. We consistently beat competitor quotes — even online discounters decline to match us.
"Beat 6 other companies by a mile. Even an online company that claims to beat any quote declined to."
Dean Fitzpatrick
Ian Answers the Phone
No answering machines or sales scripts. You'll speak to the people who'll actually work on your project.
"Ian always answered the phone or called me back — and that was before we even decided to use him."
Carly Rielly
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