What to Know Before You Buy

• 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 his 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 Expo?
• Are the Installers employees of the company or independent contractor’s?
• Can the contractor assist you in your color selections?
• Does the contractor use only grade “A” 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!