Undermount basins
An undermount basin hangs below the stone, so the edge of the opening is on show and is polished smooth rather than left rough. The basin is fixed to the underside and sealed with silicone.
Stone Vanity Tops Cut From Remnants, Sized to Your Bathroom
Buncombe Custom Countertops is a leading Buncombe County fabricator of bathroom vanity tops in Asheville, NC, specializing in quartz and granite remnants, undermount basin cutouts and faucet holes drilled to the fixture you bring. We offer single and double vanities and matching side splashes.
- Free in-home measure
- Slab approved before any cut
- Licensed, bonded & insured
Get a free countertop estimate
Or call (828) 470-1105. Calls only, we do not receive text messages.
About our bathroom vanity tops
Our team provides remnant sourcing from the offcuts left after full kitchen countertop jobs, delivering a stone countertop sized to a small bath and repeat pricing for flippers and rental owners, for both residential and commercial projects. We lay out the basin, the faucet holes and any seam on your chosen remnant, and you approve that layout before a single cut is made in our shop.
From the polished radius inside an undermount basin opening to the side splash that closes the gap against a tiled wall, our team handles every detail. Serving Asheville, Fairview and Black Mountain, we fit vanity tops to hall baths, primary suites and rental units alike.
Why Buncombe Custom Countertops
How We Work
The crew that measures your kitchen is the crew that sets the tops.
Written quoteSlab, edge profile, cutouts and seams listed line by line
Slab firstYou approve the slab, or the quartz sample, before we cut
Templated on siteMeasured on your cabinets after they are set and level
Access checkedThe drive, the steps and the carry path looked at before install day
Remnants for vanity tops
A remnant is the usable piece of stone left over when a full slab is cut for a larger job, and it is often big enough for a vanity. A typical single vanity needs far less stone than a kitchen, so buying a whole slab for one bathroom means paying for material that never leaves the shop.
- What you choose from. Remnants come in whatever colors and materials are on hand, mostly quartz and granite, so the choice is narrower than a full slab catalog.
- Size first. We measure the vanity, then look only at pieces long and deep enough to cover it with the edge profile you want.
- Matching two baths. If you need the same stone in two bathrooms, one larger remnant or a small slab may be the better buy, and we tell you which.
Remnant stock changes from week to week. Bring your vanity size to the call and we will tell you what fits.
Basins and faucet holes are chosen before cutting
The basin and the faucet are picked before the stone is cut, because the openings are made to those exact fixtures and cannot be moved afterwards. Bring both, or their model numbers, to the measure.
Drop-in basins
A drop-in, or self-rimming, basin is held by its own rim, which sits on the top and is sealed. The rim covers the cut edge, which can suit an older bathroom or a tighter budget.
Vessel sinks
A vessel sink is a free-standing bowl finished on all sides that sits on the surface. The top needs only a drain hole and the faucet holes, and the faucet is usually taller or wall-mounted.
Faucet holes
A single-hole faucet needs one hole; a three-piece faucet needs three, spaced to that faucet. We drill to the fixture you bring, so changing faucets later can mean a new top.
Integral basins
A solid surface top can have a basin of the same material glued to its underside and sanded flat, which leaves a joint you can barely see.
Double vanities and where a seam goes
A double vanity may need a seam when it is longer than the largest remnant that suits it. Where there is a seam, it is planned on the stone before cutting and kept well clear of both basins. EuroStone's quartz guide keeps a joint at least 12 inches from any cutout, so on a double vanity the seam usually falls in the space between the two sinks.
- One piece. The cleanest look, if a long enough remnant or a full slab is available.
- One seam. Placed between the basins, leveled and filled with color-matched adhesive.
- Two separate tops. A vanity split by a tower cabinet can take two shorter remnants with no seam at all.
Edges, splashes and the wall behind the vanity
The edge profile and the splash finish a vanity top, and both are decided at the measure along with the basin. A simple eased or bevelled edge suits a small remnant, because a thick built-up edge needs extra stone that a remnant may not have.
- Back splash. A short strip of the same stone along the wall stops water running down behind the cabinet.
- Side splash. Where the vanity meets a side wall or a tub, a side piece closes the gap.
- Scribing. Bathroom walls are rarely straight, so the back edge is scribed to the wall and the joint is sealed.
If a remnant is too small for the top and its splashes, we tell you before cutting and suggest a plain painted or tiled wall instead.
Why stone holds up in a bathroom
Bathroom surfaces take splashed water and warm humid air that condenses on cold surfaces, so the top needs to shed water and clean easily. Quartz and sealed granite both do that well at vanity height. Natural stone takes an impregnating sealer that newer products need reapplied about once every five to ten years on most materials. Marble is softer and etches from acids, so it needs gentler cleaners, and we say so before you choose it for a busy family bath. The seal around the basin and along the back wall matters as much as the stone, because that joint is where water tries to get into the cabinet below.
Small-bath scheduling, for homeowners and trade buyers
A remnant vanity top usually moves faster than a kitchen, because the stone is already on hand and there is no slab to order. The measure fixes the dates, and they are written on your quote. For the day itself, a licensed plumber disconnects the old sink and faucet before we arrive, we remove the old top if needed and set the new one, and the plumber reconnects the water and drain afterwards. North Carolina licenses plumbing work separately, so we do the stone and your plumber does the pipes. If the vanity cabinet itself is being replaced, it has to be installed and level before we measure.
Flippers, landlords and remodelers with several bathrooms can order vanity tops in batches. Send the vanity sizes, basin models and faucet type for each unit and we can match remnants across them, measure the baths in one visit, and set installs around your other trades or a tenant change.
Vanity top cost in Asheville and what changes the price
A stone vanity top in Asheville is typically estimated at roughly $500 to $2,000, with remnant versus full slab and the number of basins moving the price most. That range is a service-ticket bank estimate for vanity work, not a quote.
- Remnant or slab. A remnant usually costs less than cutting into a new slab.
- Length and depth, and whether it is a single or double vanity.
- Basin cutouts and faucet holes, and whether the basin is undermount or drop-in.
- Edge profile and side or back splashes.
- Removal of the old top and the plumber's disconnect and reconnect, billed by your plumber.
- Carrying stone up stairs or into a raised house.
All of these numbers are estimates and are subject to change with remnant stock and site conditions. The final price is set in your written quote after the free measure.
Same Cabinets, New Countertops
Drag the handle. The cabinets stayed; only the top changed.
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfterThe process
How a Countertop Job Runs
The measure
We come to the house, look at the cabinets, the walls and the way in from the driveway, and talk through materials and edges.
The written quote
You get the slab, the edge, the cutouts, the seam plan and the dates in writing. Nothing is cut until you sign off.
Template and fabrication
Once the cabinets are set and level, we template them, then cut and finish the tops in the shop to that template.
Install and walk-through
We set and join the tops, then walk the finished kitchen with you before we call it done.
Questions
Bathroom Vanity Tops: Common Questions
Can you make a stone vanity top for my bathroom?
Yes. Most single vanities can be cut from a quartz or granite remnant, and larger or matching tops can come from a full slab. We measure the cabinet first.
Is a remnant cheaper than a full slab?
Usually, because you pay for a smaller piece rather than a slab you only partly use. Your written quote shows the price for the remnant you choose.
Do I need my sink and faucet before you measure?
Yes, or at least the model numbers. The basin opening and faucet holes are cut to those fixtures and cannot be moved later.
Will my double vanity have a seam?
Only if it is longer than the stone available. When a seam is needed, it goes between the basins and is laid out on the stone with you before cutting.
Can my vanity match the stone in my kitchen?
Sometimes. If an offcut from your own kitchen slab was kept, it may cover a vanity; otherwise we look for a remnant of the same material, or price a top from a new slab of that color.
Can you make a top for a vessel sink?
Yes. A vessel bowl sits on the stone, so the top needs only a drain hole and the faucet holes for the tall or wall-mounted faucet you choose.
Who connects the sink and faucet?
A licensed plumber disconnects and reconnects them. We cut the openings and set the top and basin.
Can you put a new top on my existing vanity cabinet?
Yes, if the cabinet is solid, level and dry. A vanity base with a swollen or soft floor from an old leak should be replaced first.
How much does a vanity top usually cost?
A stone vanity top is typically estimated at roughly $500 to $2,000, depending on size, basins and whether it comes from a remnant. Your written quote sets the final price.
Which towns do you measure vanity tops in?
We work across Buncombe County, including Asheville, Arden, Candler, Weaverville, Woodfin, Fairview, Swannanoa and Black Mountain. Call with your address and we confirm the measure date.
Free in-home measure
Talk to us about bathroom vanity tops
Free measures across Buncombe County. Builders, cabinet shops and property owners can send drawings for a bid.
Licensed, bonded & insured. Calls only, we do not receive text messages.