*BEST value for your money, BY FAR*
I charted top 5 installer reviews from the BBB, Yelp Google and FB to get quotes. Tedious but informative, I listened to 5 installers (fabricators) noting different pricing, what is/is not included (edge-shape, brackets, sealing etc.)
Next we spent an entire Saturday looking at the wholesale yards for our stone options (also informative but most are not open late on weekdays). Each of them sent our top picks to our list of installers. This is the only way to get a good price comparison.
**Honestly, NJ Luxury Granite & Marble WAS NOT on my list!** ---until my wife needed to look at more granite and they were the only place open when she was off work. We learned then, that they both sell and install. Ralph was the first one to tell me honestly, we did not need 2 slabs (based on the measurements of competing installers) and, he charges significantly less for everything!
Because he is not in the BBB accredited, before making a final decision, I found one of his reviewers on FB who was kind enough to reply, reaffirm, and expound upon her 1 year old positive review. So, we picked granite he had in stock (big savings) and within 48 hours Ralph made the template and installed the new counters! Wow!
I'll share a couple minor criticisms, but they pale compared to huge savings. Do not expect white-glove service and call before you go, otherwise you may find the shop closed during "open" hours. However, if you do not get a quote from Ralph, you are either crazy, rich, or you hate having money.
*BEST value for your money, BY FAR* I charted top 5 installer reviews from the BBB, Yelp Google and FB to get quotes. Tedious but informative, I listened to 5 installers (fabricators) noting different pricing, what is/is not included (edge-shape, brackets, sealing etc.) Next we spent an entire Saturday looking at the wholesale yards for our stone options (also informative but most are not open late on weekdays). Each of them sent our top picks to our list of installers. This is the only way to get a good price comparison. **Honestly, NJ Luxury Granite & Marble WAS NOT on my list!** ---until my wife needed to look at more granite and they were the only place open when she was off work. We learned then, that they both sell and install. Ralph was the first one to tell me honestly, we did not need 2 slabs (based on the measurements of competing installers) and, he charges significantly less for everything! Because he is not in the BBB accredited, before making a final decision, I found one of his reviewers on FB who was kind enough to reply, reaffirm, and expound upon her 1 year old positive review. So, we picked granite he had in stock (big savings) and within 48 hours Ralph made the template and installed the new counters! Wow! I'll share a couple minor criticisms, but they pale compared to huge savings. Do not expect white-glove service and call before you go, otherwise you may find the shop closed during "open" hours. However, if you do not get a quote from Ralph, you are either crazy, rich, or you hate having money.