Granite
Barre Gray
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 Stone
See the natural beauty of Barre Gray up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this granite unique.
A classic light-grey granite from Vermont, USA, defined by its uniform, fine-grained salt-and-pepper speckle.
Barre Gray granite presents a beautiful, timeless light-grey base, characterised by a very fine, uniform speckled pattern. Upon closer inspection, you’ll discover an exquisite blend of white, medium-grey, and dark grey mineral grains, creating an exceptionally consistent salt-and-pepper texture. This surface is wonderfully clean and professional, free from any notable veining or dramatic patterning, which lends it an enduring neutrality and versatility perfect for a wide array of design schemes. It’s a stone that offers understated elegance and a quiet sophistication to any space.
This distinguished granite originates from the historic quarries of Graniteville, Vermont, USA – a region renowned for its high-quality stone. Formed deep within the Earth’s crust over millions of years, Barre Gray is an intrusive igneous rock where silica-rich magma cooled slowly, allowing large, interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica to form. It's this unique geological process and specific mineral composition that gives Barre Gray its remarkable hardness, density, and the consistent, fine-grained appearance we admire, making it not just beautiful but incredibly durable.
At In2Stone, we passionately recommend Barre Gray for its exceptional blend of beauty and practicality. Its inherent hardness, superior scratch, heat, and UV resistance make it an ideal choice for busy kitchen worktops, elegant bathroom vanities, and practical utility areas. When properly sealed, its low porosity offers good stain resistance, ensuring lasting performance with minimal fuss. We approach every Barre Gray installation with meticulous hand-templating and expert craftsmanship, ensuring a flawless finish that reflects our commitment to honest quality and enduring style in your home.
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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