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mr kibbles 07-11-2020 09:24 AM

new granite countertops
 
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 ??

JerryLBell 07-11-2020 10:13 AM

We just had granite installed in our kitchen and bathrooms. After searching around and reading numerous recommendations, we chose Ultimate Granite on Rolling Acres Rd up in Lady Lake. We found their prices competitive and their selection large. The installers were fast, polite, on time and the results look great. I'm sure there are other places around that are good as well, but we are quite pleased with these folks.

Stu from NYC 07-11-2020 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryLBell (Post 1801569)
We just had granite installed in our kitchen and bathrooms. After searching around and reading numerous recommendations, we chose Ultimate Granite on Rolling Acres Rd up in Lady Lake. We found their prices competitive and their selection large. The installers were fast, polite, on time and the results look great. I'm sure there are other places around that are good as well, but we are quite pleased with these folks.

We were about to purchase a stone top when the virus struck and we put it on hold.
tops once the virus goes away and we are comfortable having people in our home.

We had decided to buy quartz as it seems to be maintenance free over granite

Marathon Man 07-11-2020 01:32 PM

We recently had Ultimate Granite do our kitchen counters. Recommend them.

JerryLBell 07-11-2020 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1801651)
We were about to purchase a stone top when the virus struck and we put it on hold.
tops once the virus goes away and we are comfortable having people in our home.

We had decided to buy quartz as it seems to be maintenance free over granite

We just stayed out of the kitchen and bathrooms while the installers were here. Our houses aren't huge, but you can manage social distance in them.

We were going to buy quartz over granite for the same reason but once we saw some of the stunning granite slabs, the quartz samples struck us as about as boring and bland as the high-definition laminate countertops that we were replacing. So we're going to put up with a little extra maintenance (we've had granite before and know what that entails) to get the extra beauty. But everybody has different needs and tastes.

rjn5656 07-11-2020 02:15 PM

Granite
 
Ultimate just completed our whole house with granite. Very pleased from start to finish.

Stu from NYC 07-11-2020 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryLBell (Post 1801706)
We just stayed out of the kitchen and bathrooms while the installers were here. Our houses aren't huge, but you can manage social distance in them.

We were going to buy quartz over granite for the same reason but once we saw some of the stunning granite slabs, the quartz samples struck us as about as boring and bland as the high-definition laminate countertops that we were replacing. So we're going to put up with a little extra maintenance (we've had granite before and know what that entails) to get the extra beauty. But everybody has different needs and tastes.

Didnt you need a plumber to take out the old sink and put new one in and do connections? Not to mention the garbage disposal.

rjn5656 07-12-2020 05:43 AM

Granite
 
Ultimate did the plumbing with the job.

woderfulwendy1 07-12-2020 05:54 AM

Granite and plumbing
 
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1801722)
Didnt you need a plumber to take out the old sink and put new one in and do connections? Not to mention the garbage disposal.

Ultimate Granite replaced my kitchen and bathroom sinks, did all plumbing and grabage at no extra cost. I think they way Under charge for what they do.

stadry 07-12-2020 06:06 AM

any competent c-top installers can also handle disposals, faucet h-ware, & sink drains + i'll bet much less $ compared to the plumber who can't do anything w/c-tops,,, matter of fact, any competent diy'er can do the same work - we just can't move heavy difficult-to-balance loads
understand not being extravagant but this is YOUR home & a reflection of who YOU are - same w/all of us

rmd2 07-12-2020 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryLBell (Post 1801569)
We just had granite installed in our kitchen and bathrooms. After searching around and reading numerous recommendations, we chose Ultimate Granite on Rolling Acres Rd up in Lady Lake. We found their prices competitive and their selection large. The installers were fast, polite, on time and the results look great. I'm sure there are other places around that are good as well, but we are quite pleased with these folks.

I got my granite from Ultimate Granite too. The people there are helpful and they have a very large selection.

Sunflower1 07-12-2020 06:12 AM

We used Ultimate Granite in June for our kitchen and baths. They did a great job. Granite is easy to seal, so I recommend to do it yourself.

crash 07-12-2020 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mr kibbles (Post 1801525)
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 ??

Definitely cheaper to go direct to granite yard. Doc’s may be the most expensive option.

tsmall22204 07-12-2020 06:30 AM

We had ultimate granite do ours. Docs restoration sent a lady to do an estimate and she was more than 4 times the cost. She also kept trying to up sell. I will never deal with docs restoration.

Northerner52 07-12-2020 06:37 AM

Docs is a general contractor. They are a one stop shop but hire companies you can directly. Ultimate Granite seems to be the The place to go. Know two who are very satisfied. Wish I had used them.


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