Granite Countertop Installation

Step 1: walk the slab yard together and tag your slabs. Step 2: digital templating on site after cabinets are set (1–2 hours). Step 3: fabrication at the yard (7–14 days). Step 4: install day — demo old tops, dry-fit and shim, seal seams with color-matched epoxy, apply 5-year penetrating sealer, hook up sink and faucet, silicone caulk all edges. Kitchen is typically functional again the same day.

Granite is one of the best-suited countertops for Phoenix kitchens. UV exposure doesn't fade it (a problem with some quartz colors near big windows). Heat tolerance handles direct-from-oven pans without trivets. The main consideration is sealing — Phoenix's 10–18 grain/gallon water leaves mineral deposits that can etch unsealed granite over time. We apply a 5-year sealer at install and recommend resealing every 2–3 years thereafter.

Granite is sold in three commercial grades: Level 1 (entry, simpler patterning, $40–$60/sq ft installed), Level 2 (mid-range, more dramatic veining, $60–$80/sq ft), and Level 3+ (exotic, rare slabs, $80–$150+/sq ft). Standard edge profiles are eased, bullnose, ogee, and beveled — included in base pricing. Premium edges (ogee bullnose, mitered waterfall, double ogee) add $10–$25/linear ft.