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Originally Posted by mr kibbles
trying to gigure out -if we should go to granite yard like duncan stone or use a contractor like doc's renovation ?-- understand by post that they are both very good -- is it cheaper to go direct seller and installer ??
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Last year we got a quote from Doc's restoration for new kitchen and bath counter tops (including sinks and faucets) and tile backsplash in the kitchen. Doc's has a great reputation for excellent work but their for quote for laminate (not granite) tops was $12,000.
We decided to go with Ultimate Granite on Rolling Acers Road (just north of the Villages Woodshop). We used a separate contractor for the backsplash work. The total for all work came to $6,000, one half of the Doc's estimate and we got granite not laminate! Ultimate Granite has done work for three of our friends and all of us were very pleased with the quality of their work. They are very easy to work with and are great about answering questions and getting back to you when you call. There is no pressure!
Ultimate puts a sealer on the granite that does not have to be continually refreshed.
The only thing we would suggest is that you get your sinks and faucets from Lowe's or Home Depot both of whom have a larger and somewhat nicer selection of products. Ultimate has no problem if you do this.