Granite Countertop Installation

What is needed from you is an approximation of the dimensions of the countertop template. This is for the purpose of giving you an estimated cost of the granite countertop. However, the contractors would still have to go to your place to take their own measurements after you have chosen the particular piece you want at the showroom.

Once the measurements have been taken, you are again invited to the showroom for a final look at the piece your ordered, and some contractors would require 50% of the payment at this point. When the installation has been completed, that's when you pay the remaining balance.

Since you can't cut costs on the installation itself, focus instead on the preliminary activities you need to do before the installation of the granite countertop. You can prep the area by demolishing sections you can manage. For instance, the removal of the sink, the range tops, and the old countertop can be tackled while you're waiting for the workers to arrive.

Before the installation, you need to strengthen the existing template by adding metal rods and plywood on top of the existing cabinetry. This is extremely important because the template would have to be able to support the weight of the granite slab. The contractor will also be able to inform you at this point if there are any specialized tools needed for an easy installation.