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.
A countertop replacement is the perfect moment for bundled upgrades: add a slim upstand so wash water cannot run into the cabinets; switch the sink to an undermount with a drained recess so standing water flows away automatically; move from a square edge to a pencil-round or bevelled edge for better looks and safer contact; families with young children may consider rounded corners. These additions are uneconomical on their own but cheap and highly effective when done together with the replacement. Confirm every item with the fitter before ordering, so the quotation stays completely transparent.
Replacing the counter in a HOS flat is one of the highest-value kitchen upgrades available — it saves budget, time and trouble. The process is essentially three steps: free measurement, material selection at the Mong Kok showroom, and one-day installation. The key is choosing the right material and supplier: quartz is durable and easy to clean, suiting most households, and the supplier needs its own in-house fabrication so openings and edges are precise and lead times guaranteed. Hengsheng has its own quarries and workshops and handles the whole chain from selection to installation without intermediaries. The next step is simple: book a free measurement, take an itemised quotation, and approve only what you have seen.
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.
Works stay confined to the kitchen with full protection and containment; removal and installation are completed within a day and the kitchen can be used again the same day.
Yes — openings are cut to the dimensions of your existing sink and hob. If you also want an undermount sink fitted, mention it at measurement so the positions are set together — that is the safest approach.