Why is the contractor quoting more to replace the countertop than HD?
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
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Weeks without counters or sink when replacing countertops--true?
Comments (11)Thank you for all the feedback! I just didn't know what to expect since I was getting this conflicting information. I have to admit that my gut is that I will get a better end product if there are no countertops in place when the templating is done, and that is how fabricator number two (my preferred one)operates. Good suggestions on asking why it takes so long after the templating is done to get the counters installed, especially since the material is right here in town already, and the fabricator only needs to go over to the yard to pick it up. I can more easily see living for three weeks without countertops than the sink (and as my husband said, if there is no sink there is also no dishwasher!). Since we plan to reuse our sink, I think I am going to talk to them about the possiblity of leaving the sink in as someone else here did. I appreciate the personal stories and the advice....See MoreUsing HD for countertop installation....
Comments (17)You should find out in advance how the order will proceed. When I ordered my countertops, I took my dimensions to HD and paid in advance. A representative from the fabricator came to my home and confirmed the measurements and brought granite samples for me to choose from. I also had to choose the edge I wanted and he was helpful with suggestions about easing the corners so they wouldn't be sharp, etc. I could have chosen my own slabs, but that would have required a trip to the stoneyard (60 miles away) and my workload didn't permit me to do that. He left his card and all future contact was directly with the fabricator. I submitted my sink make/model to them and installation scheduling was with them. They were a small business and were overwhelmed by the number of orders, so they were behind. However, they kept in touch with me and were candid about delays. Even though I paid HD in full when I placed the order, the fabricator didn't receive anything until I signed the acceptance form after installation. After placing my order, my only contact with HD was when I returned to the store to tell them how pleased I was. I believe that I was lucky that HD contracted my granite installation out to a good fabricator. I never pay in advance for labor, but I knew I'd have recouse against HD if there were problems....See MoreHow to write a counter top quote request
Comments (6)You will not be able to shop this quote around. Dupont only sells Zodiaq to authorized fabricators that it trains and certifies. Therefore, there will be an extremely limited pool who could even supply and fabricate your desired top. You will need to find out who those fabricators are and merely supply them with a diagram of the desired counter with the depths indicated as well as the edging, appliance locations, and the sink used with the reveal you want. Standard counter depth is 25.5 not 26.5, so if that is what you want, you need to emphasise the fact that it's NOT a mis-print. Your square footage is also drastically off if you want this as a single piece. You'll need to calculate the entire piece as a giant rectangle, which means the square footage that needs to be cut from the slab is 53 square feet, or roughly double what you are indicating. Also, to do what you want with the farm sink and corer in one piece, every fabricator that I have ever dealt with would require a signed waiver stating that they will not be responsible if the counter breaks in transport and that you will pay for an entire new slab to be fabricated should that occur. Instead, I'd opt for a seam to either side at the rear of the farm sink so that small skinny piece wouldn't break, as well as a seam at the L. Seams in quartz are extremely inconspicuous and will not pose the same "matching" issue that you can have with granite. Here's an example of a one page document that is clear about what you want and expect. No use in discussing the visibility of seams on a quote request. That's an in person judgement call for you to make after you view their work....See MoreContractor built wrong counter height, appliances won't fit
Comments (23)What ACM said, the floor should be under the cabinets...If the floor comes up the cabinets come up with it. A typical inexperienced mistake by the installer. Like Joe suggested just raise base cabinets. If you going to raise the cabinets I would suggest using Granite installers, get them back and have them remove the granite and store it properly for the time being while adjustments to the kitchen are being made... Granite packs heavyweight and should be handled properly. Seen not on one occasion where people got hurt or caused property damage handling slabs without proper equipment. Also, slabs should be properly secured for the time being, especially if kids are around...When these slabs go, there is no way of stopping them and serious injury is unavoidable in most cases. You should be fine with 17 1/4" between the counter and the uppers, most counter appliances will fit under there without any issues....See MoreHU-989994075
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