Things To Do Before You Hire A Fabricator

Schedule a visit to the production facilities to verify the work you are considering will be done in a professionally equipped shop and not in someones garage or south of the border in Mexico. Remember the slabs that you have selected could be at risk if they are fabricated in Mexico.

Request to see actual work in production to better understand the fabrication process. Phone references could be a salesperson for the company, so insist on a shop visit.

Discuss with your fabricator all aspects of your project, this is an investment that will last for decades. "The sweetness of low prices are soon forgotten, however, the agony of poor quality will last forever".

Getting started for Granite, Marble and Natural Stone

Once you have decided on granite or other natural stone, you will then need to make a selection for your project. All granites, marbles and natural stones are products of nature which have unique properties such as color range, texture, shading, and pitting.

After selecting your slabs, contact fabricators in your area and send them a layout of your project. Most fabricators can provide you with a Preliminary Cost Estimate based upon your drawings.

After reviewing competitive bids, it is time to visit the shops you are considering and make a final selection based upon an informed decision.

Schedule a template date to measure your project. At Renaissance Stone Works we use plastic templates so we can place your templates directly on the slab during the cutting process to insure a custom fitting project. In addition, we can usually template over your existing tile counter tops to minimize your kitchen down time during the fabrication of your slabs.

On your scheduled installation date have all counter tops cleared off the sink; faucet and stove top must be disconnected prior to the final installation of the new granite counter tops.

The installers will seal your new counter tops and leave you with information on how to maintain your counter tops.