There are two basic options when planning a kitchen or bathroom upgrade in any Minneapolis home. One is to try the do-it-yourself way, which is a good option for many homeowners with some experience in construction.
The other option is to hire a contractor to handle the renovation. With either option, one specific upgrade that will need to be done by professionals is the design, fabrication, and installation of granite countertops.
Completing the Renovation on Your Own
If you are planning a do-it-yourself renovation, hiring a fabrication and installation company with experience in working with granite countertops is a must. Take the time to research the different businesses in Minneapolis and choose a company with experience, a good selection of granite and a top reputation with past customers.
An established natural stone company is always the best choice. Talk to the professionals, get quotes and also make sure to detail exactly what you want in your new kitchen or bathroom design.
Working Through a Contractor
When you work through a general contractor, the contractor will typically have companies that specialize in granite countertops, electrical, plumbing and perhaps even flooring come in on the project.
That doesn’t mean that the homeowner shouldn’t ask the contractor how he or she vets those companies and if they have used the company in the past. The last thing that anyone wants is to trust the general contractor only to find the contractor is simply choosing the lowest bid on each aspect of your home renovation project.
Always make sure, regardless of the type of renovation you are completing, that you approve all final designs and the selection of granite. This will typically mean going to the Minneapolis showroom and selecting your slab or slabs, which gives you the ability to see and choose the patterns, colors, and options for your new countertops.
