4 Tips for Budgeting to Achieve Best Value Granite Countertops

4 Tips for Budgeting to Achieve Best Value Granite Countertops

March 13, 2012

Most savvy homeowners and assiduous designers know that the only way to get the most for your money in a kitchen renovation project is by doing your homework. But when it comes to upgrading to new granite countertops, should consumers seek quotes or calculate a budget first? A recent report published by CNN Money advises that before obtaining quotes from contractors, consumers should calculate a rough budget to present to the contractor. Adapted from the CNN article, here are the steps consumers can take to calculate a budget in order to ensure contractors are giving you the best value granite countertops. 
  • Find what the average cost per square foot will be for your entire kitchen project.
  • Adjust this average cost to the scope of your project, for example if you are only replacing the island countertop as opposed to all kitchen surfaces. 
  • Modify the average cost per square foot to your location; metro areas on the east or west coast generally charge more per hour for labor costs than rural areas.
  • Adjust the average cost according to the quality of materials, whether you are opting for commercial grade or high-end granite materials. 

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Photo by Greg Premru via New England Home Magazine

Homeowners and designers can choose from the largest selection of natural stone materials in New England right here on the http://www.marbleandgranite.com/stone-slabs. To make budgeting and project planning even easier, Marble & Granite also publishes the prices of all materials directly on the website. For questions on materials, pricing, care and maintenance or other inquiries, please call 877-39-STONE. 



Source: CNN Money article


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