A warm kitchen with golden beige granite countertops, cream cabinets and a farmhouse sink
Questions

Granite countertop questions, answered plainly.

About slabs, seams, cost, timeline, sealing, repair and care.

Getting started

Is the estimate really free?

Yes. The home visit and the written estimate are free and come with no obligation. You approve a written scope and price before any work begins.

What areas do you serve?

Nashville and communities across Middle Tennessee, including Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Mt. Juliet and more. See the service areas page for the full list.

Do you sell granite slabs?

No. We are a service company. We help you choose a slab at local stone yards, then template, coordinate fabrication and install.

What services do you offer?

Installation, planning and templating, edges and cutouts, removal, repair and restoration, other stones and commercial work.

Stone and slabs

How do I choose a slab?

Visit a local stone yard and look at the full slab, not just a sample. We can help you read the pattern, check for fissures and plan the layout.

Are seams normal?

Yes. Slabs only come in certain sizes, so longer runs and corners usually need a seam. We plan them where they are least visible and match the pattern.

What thickness should I choose?

Three centimeter slabs are common for kitchens. Two centimeter slabs are lighter and need more support. We recommend one for your cabinets and layout.

Can you work with quartz, marble or quartzite?

Yes. We install other stones too and give honest advice about care and use.

Cost and timeline

What drives the cost of granite?

The stone group, thickness, amount of stone, edge profile, number of cutouts and seams, and the work around it such as removal and plumbing.

How long does a project take?

Templating comes first, fabrication takes days to a couple of weeks and the installation is often finished in a day. We give you a schedule with the estimate.

How do I compare bids?

Ask each installer to price the same stone, thickness, edge and cutouts. Our bid scorecard helps you compare scope, references and communication.

Installation and care

Do I need new cabinets?

Not if your cabinets are sound and level. We check them at the estimate and tell you if support or leveling is needed.

When can I use my counters?

Light use is fine the same day. Adhesive cures overnight, and we explain what to avoid for the first day.

How do I care for granite?

Clean with mild soap or a pH-neutral stone cleaner, avoid acids and abrasives and do the water test to see when it needs resealing.

Repairs and restoration

Can chips and cracks be repaired?

Often yes. Chips are filled and polished, and many cracks can be repaired once the cause is corrected.

Can dull granite be shiny again?

Usually yes. Repolishing and sealing restore depth and color on sound stone.

When should I replace instead of repair?

When damage is widespread, the slab is cracked through or the style no longer suits you. We give an honest assessment.

Free estimate

Ready for granite you will love living with?

Call us and we will visit your home, measure, talk through stone and edges and give you an itemized written estimate.

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