[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 ??

[JerryLBell]

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]

Originally Posted by JerryLBell

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]

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

[JerryLBell]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

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]

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

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by JerryLBell

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]

Ultimate did the plumbing with the job.

[woderfulwendy1]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

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]

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]

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Originally Posted by JerryLBell

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]

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]

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 ??

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

[tsmall22204]

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]

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.