Guides
Practical, no-nonsense help for choosing countertop fabricators, based on what thousands of local businesses publish about their services and prices.
Questions to ask a countertop fabricator before you signThe questions that separate a good countertop quote from a bad one: what's included, who does the work, slab selection, seams, lead time and warranty.Granite, quartz, quartzite or marble: which countertop is right for you?A plain comparison of the four main countertop materials: cost, durability, maintenance, heat and stain resistance, and what each looks like after five years.How much do new countertops cost?Installed prices per square foot for granite, quartz, quartzite and marble from shops' published price lists, what's usually extra, and how to lower the bill.Countertop prices by state and cityTypical prices in every state and major city, from the prices businesses publish.