Auckland's Kitchen Stone & Tiling Specialists
The Stone
Your Kitchen
Deserves.
The benchtop is the surface your kitchen renovation is built around. Custom stone benchtops, splashbacks, sinks, and islands — precision fabricated in our Auckland workshop and installed to last a lifetime. The finish that defines a new kitchen.
- Free quote — returned within 24–48 hours
- 80+ years combined team expertise
- Every project delivered by Max's trained team — same standard, every time
- 12-month workmanship warranty. Written finish guide on every job.
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Maximum Stone
Auckland
When you're remodelling your kitchen, the benchtop is the surface everything else is built around. We shape raw stone into pieces that carry that weight — and tile the floors and walls that complete the picture — so your kitchen is finished to one standard, by one team.
From the Founder
European craft.
Built for Auckland kitchens.
Max started in tiling, including time working in Germany, before natural stone drew him into fabrication. Back in New Zealand, he built Maximum Stone around precision stone fabrication, and established Maximum Tiling alongside it as a sister business, so clients who need both can access exceptional results in each discipline.
"My priority is always finding effective solutions for my customers and bringing even the most audacious visions to life."
Maximum Stone operates from a purpose-built workshop in Kumeu. Max has built a team trained to his standards — every project is delivered with the same care and precision, from first consultation through to tidy handover.
— Max Zuilen-Hampe, Director & Master Craftsman
Kitchen Projects
Materials We Work With
Stone for every Auckland kitchen
We work across all major stone types — from engineered quartz to natural marble. Below is a selection of the materials and finishes we regularly source and install. If you have something specific in mind, get in touch — chances are we can do it.
A selection of materials we've worked with — not exhaustive.
Engineered Stone
Man-made from crushed quartz and resin — consistent colour, non-porous, and low maintenance. The most popular benchtop choice for Auckland kitchens. Suppliers we work with include Trendstone, Glad Stone, Uniquartz, Silestone, and Kleenstone.
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A selection of materials we've worked with — not exhaustive.
Marble
The prestige choice — natural veining unique to every slab. Best for kitchens where aesthetics lead. Requires sealing and ongoing care. Suppliers we work with include CDK Stone, Natural Stone, and Oriental Surfaces.
Get a Marble Benchtop Quote
A selection of materials we've worked with — not exhaustive.
Granite
Quarried natural stone — extremely hard, heat-resistant, and unique per slab. A durable, no-fuss choice for busy kitchens. Examples from our past work include Absolute Black Polished, Steel Grey, Nero Zimbabwe, and Crema Marmore.
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A selection of materials we've worked with — not exhaustive.
Dekton
Ultra-compact sintered stone by Cosentino. Scratch, heat, and stain resistant with near-zero porosity. Ideal for demanding kitchens and outdoor applications. We've installed Sirius, Albarium, Rem, and Ceppo.
Get a Dekton QuoteStones worth considering
After two decades of kitchen installs across Auckland, certain stones stand out — for how they look, how they perform, and how they hold up over time. These are materials Max returns to regularly, across a range of budgets and styles.
Don't see what you're after? We work with a wide range of suppliers and materials beyond what's shown here — if you have a specific stone, finish, or supplier in mind, get in touch and we'll let you know if we can source it.
Product images sourced from respective suppliers. Colours and finishes may vary — we recommend viewing physical samples before confirming your selection.
What We Do
Complete Kitchen Stone & Tiling
Everything that touches stone or tile in your kitchen — fabricated and installed by the same team, to the same standard.
Kitchen Benchtops
Custom-measured stone surfaces in granite, marble, quartzite, porcelain, and terrazzo. The centrepiece of any kitchen remodel — precision fabricated and installed to last.
Islands & Waterfall Edges
Mitred waterfall ends with aligned veining. Book-matched where material allows. Pattern that flows over the edge — the statement piece your new kitchen deserves.
Stone Splashbacks
Full-height stone splashbacks for kitchens, custom-sized and finished to match your benchtop. The vein flows from surface to wall — a seamless finish that completes the kitchen.
Sink & Tap Cutouts
Undermount, top-mount, and integrated stone sinks. Precision CNC cut-outs for taps, plugs, and accessories. Drainer grooves on request — all handled in-house.
Edge Profiles & Finishes
Polished, honed, or leathered surface finishes. Custom edge profiles — the crafted detail that distinguishes a premium kitchen from everything else.
Kitchen & Bathroom Tiling
Floor and wall tiling for kitchens and bathrooms — splashbacks, floors, feature walls, and more. Fully coordinated with your stone work so your kitchen is finished by one team, to one standard.
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Why Maximum Stone
Stone and tiling specialists for Auckland kitchens
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A team trained to Max's standard — on every project
Max has built and trained a team that delivers his level of craft across every job. Stone and tiling coordinated together, no account managers, no handoffs, no surprises.
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Natural stone specialists — layout and veining considered on every job
Every slab is mapped and laid out once the digital template is complete. The team works to make veins read well and material is used efficiently — the attention to detail that elevates a kitchen remodel from good to exceptional.
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80+ years of combined team expertise
Maximum Stone has been delivering precision stonework and tiling for kitchen renovations across Auckland for over two decades. Hundreds of projects. One standard.
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European training behind every surface
Max trained in Germany's stone and tiling trade before building Maximum Stone in Auckland. That level of craft is rare in the New Zealand market — and it shows in every finished kitchen.
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Clear quotes. Tidy handover. Every time.
Quotes within 24–48 hours from plans or site measure. Written finish guide included with every completed project. The finish your kitchen investment deserves.
What Our Clients Say
Real reviews from real Auckland projects
How It Works
From enquiry to installed
No surprises, no handoffs. Clear communication at every step — so your kitchen project runs smoothly.
Consultation & Quote
Tell us about your kitchen — the scope, material preference, and timeline. We can quote from your plans or arrange a site visit to measure accurately.
Quotes within 24–48 hoursTemplating
On-site templating once your cabinetry is in. We check access and verify every measurement before a digital template is prepared for fabrication.
Accurate to the millimetreFabrication
Precision CNC cutting and hand-finishing at our Kumeu workshop. Layout and veining are considered at this stage to make the material read as well as possible. Custom edge profiles, sink cutouts, and surface finishes all prepared in-house. Tiling work coordinated in parallel where required.
All fabrication in-houseInstallation & Handover
Professional installation — discreet seams, tidy site handover. Written finish guide included. Your kitchen, complete.
Tidy. Done. Yours.The Team
The people behind your kitchen
Everyone at Maximum Stone — from fabrication through to installation — understands they're not building products. They're building the kitchen someone will cook in for the next 20 years. That responsibility shapes how we work on every project.
Max leads the team and sets the standard. The team includes Shiho (Operations), Vaughan (Stone Mason), Rob (Lead Installer), and Vlad (Polisher & Fabricator).
Need tiling alongside your stone work? Maximum Tiling handles all kitchen, bathroom, floor, and wall tiling — same team, same standard, fully coordinated.
Ready to transform your kitchen?
Whether you're mid-renovation and need the stone specialist, or you're planning a new kitchen from scratch — get in touch. A clear, accurate quote returned within 24–48 hours.
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Tell us about your kitchen project and we'll be in touch within 24–48 hours.