Good granite people in the VA / DC area?

13 years ago

Hello, wonderful GWers!

I have another thread about my granite woes (see useful link below), but I thought I would start a new one specifically asking for contractor info.

If you used someone you were very impressed/happy with - and live in the VA/DC area, please do tell!

Thanks so much, guys.

Here is a link that might be useful: My granite woes thread

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User
13 years ago
Richmond Granite and Marble
Ashland VA

They service all of VA but have better accommodation in Richmond area (e.g., they will contract directly with a plumber to install sink/faucet).

They've been very patient with my questions and "problems" (mine, not theirs!). My two seams look like the seams boxerpups posted. You can see them but they're smooth and the only epoxy used was to join the slabs, not to fill chips. Sorry no photos.
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xand83
13 years ago
Granite Outlet in Alexandria installed ours last month. They did a good job with the measurements even though our walls were awfully wavy. The one seam is all but invisible. And I was thrilled that the final bill was several hundred under the original quote. All around very happy with the results. Good luck!

Here is a link that might be useful: Granite Outlet
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I have to say it came out perfect.

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swhite10
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ARC Granite and Marble--www.arcgm.com--They are in the Hanover Industrial Airpark off of 95 at the Atlee/Elmont exit.
Great guys, very helpful, very patient.
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painterly
Original Author
13 years ago
I don't know you, but I love you all. lol

I will be contacting all of the contractors you mentioned above!

As it turns out, a granite contractor we met MONTHS ago who gave us a pretty decent quote told us today that he uses lasers to create an electronic template. This guarantees that it will fit like a glove with no gaps larger than 1/8". I am happy but not settling on them just yet ;)

I will still get some estimates from these places you all recommended.

Thank you, thank you a million times!!!!
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xand83
13 years ago
Of note, I believe Granite Outlet also uses the laser for measurements. I didn't ask them 20 questions or anything, but they did come in with a machine on a tripod. They swiveled it around so it could take the measurements and then they were gone 30min later. That's likely why we have such nice fitting pieces.
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