Quality control inspection

Quality Control

Zero Compromise on Quality

ISO 9001:2015 certified. Every shipment passes a 5-stage inspection process before it leaves our factory.

Our Quality Philosophy

Our Quality Philosophy

At Kingstone, quality is not a department — it is a culture embedded at every stage of production. From the moment a raw block enters our yard to the moment a container is sealed, our QC team monitors, measures and documents every critical parameter.

We operate under ISO 9001:2015 and follow EN 1341, EN 1342 and EN 1343 European standards for natural stone paving products, as well as ASTM C615 and C503 for granite and marble respectively. Third-party inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas is available on request.

Quality inspector measuring stone

5-Stage Quality Control Process

5-Stage Quality Control Process

Stage 1

Raw Material Inspection

Every incoming block is inspected for colour consistency, structural soundness, absence of cracks, fissures and inclusions. Blocks that do not meet our grading criteria are rejected before entering production.

Stage 2

In-Process Dimensional Check

After cutting, 100% of pieces are measured with digital callipers and laser gauges. Thickness, length and width are verified against the order specification. Tolerance: ±1 mm standard, ±0.5 mm precision grade.

Stage 3

Surface & Finish Inspection

Polished pieces are checked for gloss level (≥80 GU for standard polish), surface flatness and absence of scratches, pits or tool marks. Flamed and bush-hammered pieces are checked for texture uniformity.

Stage 4

Colour & Pattern Matching

Each batch is compared against the approved sample under standardised D65 lighting. Colour deviation is assessed visually and, for critical orders, with a spectrophotometer. Pieces outside tolerance are segregated.

Stage 5

Pre-shipment Final Inspection

Before packing, a final inspection team checks quantity, dimensions, surface quality and packing integrity. A photographic inspection report is issued for every shipment. Third-party inspection available on request.

Standards & Certifications

Standards & Certifications

ISO 9001:2015Quality Management System — full production and export operations
EN 1341Slabs of natural stone for external paving
EN 1342Setts of natural stone for external paving
EN 1343Kerbs of natural stone for external paving
ASTM C615Standard specification for granite dimension stone
ASTM C503Standard specification for marble dimension stone
SGS / BVThird-party pre-shipment inspection available on request

Physical Property Testing

Physical Property Testing

Compressive StrengthASTM C170
≥ 130 MPa (granite)
Flexural StrengthASTM C880
≥ 10 MPa
Water AbsorptionASTM C97
≤ 0.4% (granite)
Abrasion ResistanceEN 14157
≤ 23 mm (wide wheel)
Slip Resistance (PTV)BS 7976
≥ 36 (flamed/bush-hammered)
Frost ResistanceEN 12371
Pass — no visible damage after 48 cycles
Laboratory material testing

Our Quality Guarantee

Our Quality Guarantee

Photographic inspection report issued for every shipment
Replacement or credit for any confirmed manufacturing defect
Third-party SGS / BV inspection arranged at buyer's request
Samples available before bulk order confirmation
Full traceability — quarry source, production batch, shipment date

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