Know the contractor you will be dealing with; visit their location. Are they professional, do they give you a high comfort level?
Does the contractor belong to industry associations that work to further skill and professionalism of the industry such as the Marble Institute of America and the Stone Fabricators Association?
Can the contractor supply you with a certification of insurance issued by a reputable insurance company?
Does the contractor guarantee the work, and for how long?
Does the contractor get the majority of new work from referrals?
Does the contractor have in his customer base major custom builders and large retail chains such as Lowe’s and Home Depot?
Are the installers employees of the company or independent contractors?
Can the contractor assist you in your color selections?
Does the contractor use only grade “A” residential stone and not commercial grade?
Can the contractor supply or assist you in selecting a sink that will properly fit in to your cabinet base?
Can the contractor guide you in faucet selection to assure that the spread and handle clearances are proper for your job?
Can the contractor assist you in defining locations and size of any “special” holes that you may want such as for a computer, TV, or telephone cables?
Does the contractor offer a full range of edge profiles?
If you want special corner treatments, will the contractor be able to design and fabricate them?
Can the contractor assist you in defining support needed for special overhang requirements?
Can the contractor provide you with the services of a project manager that will assist you in every step of the project?
Premier Surfaces can respond positively to all of the above. Please contact us!