Hawaii Granite Countertop

Granite countertop - granite has become one of the most sought after material for countertops in bathrooms and kitchens around the world. But unless you’ve never seen or experienced a granite countertop installation, then you may be in for a surprise. No matter who you hire for the job, a professional and experienced granite fabricator and installer can provide you with a countertop that will last for years to come. Always hire a professional granite countertop installer to ensure your investment is well protected.

Planning and Considerations

It is very important that the granite contractor and you know exactly what your granite countertop is going to look like, the type of granite and shape, thickness, style - as well as the placement of sinks, electrical outlets and other in counter accessories. Another important point to a successful granite top installation is to ensure that the contractor templates the granite top project.

More often than not, a CAD is used to create a detailed schematic of the granite countertop. This is used to verify dimensions with the homeowner and granite countertop cutter. Once all drawings and details are approved, work can begin on cutting the countertop.

The home owner should be involved in the selection and inspection of the granite before delivery to the cutting shop, after cutting or before installation and after installation of the granite countertop

References and Portfolios

A detail proposal or estimate should include at least three contactable references. Always follow up with references by making a phone call or visiting the site yourself. This way, you can be sure your granite countertop installer has a long list of happy past customers and not unsatisfied ones.

A professional granite countertop fabricator installer should have a portfolio of past work that can be viewed. This not only ensures that their work is up to your standards, but it can also help to provide you with ideas and details you may not have thought of on your own. Looking at a variety of materials can help you to find the best granite for your new countertops.