Countertop FAQs

It starts with a free phone consult. Then we visit, measure your cabinets, look at samples with you and give you one written price.

Countertop jobs vary too much. Size, layout, the slab you choose, edges and cutouts all change the price, so we measure first and quote in writing.

Most installs are finished in 1 to 2 days once the stone is fabricated.

Yes. We tear out the existing tops, check the cabinets for level and reinforce the base where needed.

Roseville and nearby cities in Macomb County, plus Harper Woods and the Grosse Pointes. See our service areas page for the full list.

Yes. We seal it at install, and depending on the stone it should be resealed every so often. We tell you the right schedule for the slab you pick.

Granite handles heat better than most countertops. A trivet is still a good habit, mostly to protect the finish around seams and edges.

Yes, and we recommend it. Because granite is natural, the full slab tells you far more than a small sample.

Most kitchens need at least one seam. We plan seam placement during the measure and show you where they will go before we cut.

No. Quartz is non-porous, so it never needs a sealer.

Not like granite. The resin in quartz can discolor or crack from very hot pans, so always use a trivet.

Yes. Many quartz colors are made to look like white marble with gray or gold veining.

Yes. It resists stains from makeup and toiletries and needs no sealing, which makes it an easy vanity top.

No. Quartzite is quarried natural stone. Quartz is engineered from crushed quartz and resin.

Yes. It is natural stone, so we seal it at install and recommend resealing over time.

Each slab comes from a different part of the quarry, so color and veining change from slab to slab. Seeing the actual slab is the best way to choose.

Yes. Its veining and hardness make it a popular pick for islands and waterfall ends.

Marble can etch from acids like lemon and vinegar, and it can stain if spills sit. Sealing helps with stains. Etching is a surface change many owners accept as patina.

It works if you are comfortable with some wear. Many people put marble on an island or baking station and use a tougher stone elsewhere.

Yes. Vanities see less acid and heat than kitchens, so marble holds up well there.

Polished is shiny and shows etching more. Honed is matte and hides it better.

Most kitchen countertop installs are finished in 1 to 2 days once the stone is fabricated.

We go over exactly what needs to be disconnected during the measure, so you know what to plan for on install day.

Yes. We can match or complement your existing counters for a new island.

Quartz is the lowest upkeep. Marble and quartzite give a natural look and hold up well in bathrooms.

We can help you select a sink and cut the stone to fit it. Ask about options during the estimate.

Yes. We install single vanity tops as well as full-home projects.

Yes. Most replacements keep the existing cabinets as long as they are sound.

We remove them as part of the job. Ask about haul-away details during the estimate.

Removing old tops can affect an existing backsplash. We look at it during the measure and tell you what to expect.