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"David Lowrie, Director of Sales at Stone by Design, handled our countertop replacement from beginning to end with great skill and professionalism. <br /> I did a lot of research before choosing Stone by Design. I, read reviews on Angies list first. I also consulted local business people, who had worked with various granite companies in the area. In several places I visited, I was told that Stone by Design is excellent. Their reputation is well deserved.  <br /> I then got quotes from some of the top granite installers in the area. I visited Stone by Design last. The business at 1115 Spartina Drive off Hwy 101 in Beaufort is impressive. David showed us literally hundreds of slabs of granite and marble. I believe that they have nearly 2,000 slabs to view. I don?t chose contractors by price. I want the best job, but it was an added bonus that the quote David gave us was the lowest. <br /> Selecting my countertop was a difficult decision. I wanted something beautiful since the kitchen can be seen from every public room in the house. I was torn between quartz and granite. I visited Stone by Design three separate times trying to make up my mind and David came to our house twice prior to the installation.  He was infinitely patient, and I did not feel any pressure. David said "we want you to be happy with what you get."   <br /> I am more than happy, I am thrilled. There were no surprises. The installation took one day and is perfect. David gave us several options for sinks and supplied a plumber for the hook-ups.  We paid exactly what David quoted and the countertops are stunning. I have done several remodels, one a complete kitchen in a previous home, and I have never been so pleased with a contractor. <br /> <br />"

"Great job, from start to finish. Tim, our consultant, was very helpful... never pushy, but offered many suggestions/ideas. Scott, our installer, seemed to work nonstop on the projects, tearing down enclosure to the base, and rebuilding step by step. Scott was efficient, using tarps and covers on nearby shelves, and cleaned up when work was done. Each project took 2 days."

"We have never done business with a company that went so far above and beyond our expectations like Counter Effects did. First Jared took us to Raleigh to pick out the granite slabs to be used for our counters, then Chuck sat down with us to make sure the slabs were laid out correctly. This was a very expensive granite with complex graining and movement and my wife wanted the granite fabricated to best show off the complex design nature provided in this stone. Once the measurements were completed, Chuck went to the fabricator (120 miles away) to make sure the countertops were laid out as my wife requested. Chuck corrected some of the patterns to make sure we would be satisfied and the green light was given to fabricate the counters. All of this took place on November 15th. My wife was cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the entire family in her new kitchen and we tasked Chuck with pulling off the miracle of having the counters installed before November 28th.  <br /> Counter Effects pulled a rabbit out of their hat and our new counters were installed on November 26th. The installation went smoothly, the counters fit perfectly and the grain was just as we requested. Your kitchen is the heart of your home and you want the absolute best in countertops and ceramic tile then look no further than Counter Effects. <br /> Chuck, please feel free to use me as a reference anytime and if someone wants to see the kind of work you do then we can arrange a visit to our home. Thanks again, it was a great experience."

"The Holderby Brothers run a good business and they seek long-term relationships with homeowners.  This is a good approach and results in a better understanding of the needs of the client.  In my case, I have had them do "handy" work like handing new lights, installing custom chair rails and wainscoting, as well as larger projects like my Stacked Stone custom wall.  They come out a walk the space, which is a process for homeowner to present vision and needs, budget, etc.  Then they provide a written quote with materials, labor and price.  Be sure to ask for separate quotes if you have them look at multiple projects in same visit.  I liked this approach because I was able to prioritize and budget for each project and then decide which ones to start and when. <br /> They are very low-pressure, and will offer flexibility to allow you to bring your own products or have them procure the materials. One example of this was in doing the concrete backer drywall for my wall.  They recommended that, and the result is a sturdier installation!  The owners are very involved, if they use full-time workers or if the special need is to bring in a sub-contractor.   <br /> They are very comfortable with current technology...you can sign things electronically, get receipts to your email, send photos of your desired look (i used a lot of pinterest photos,,,haha), and have an office staff that is available and responsive. <br /> Overall, great company. <br />"

"very well and their product high quality!"

"We went with quartz countertops from the  Cosmos line.  There are so many choices!   <br />  Artisan Granite stocks many gorgeous granite slabs in the yard. Several really pretty pieces I had not seen before in other stoneyards.  <br /> It was a big decision to choose between granite/quartz. Note that Artisan's prices are very competitive with the area vendors, so the price for the different products wasn't that much of an issue. I always try to buy local, if at all possible, rather than from big box stores that start with the letter "L".  <br /> After much research and agonizing, I decided to go with ordering a quartz countertop.   Linda at Artisan Granite is  very sweet & knowledgable.  She guided me through the process of choosing a sink, ordering, measuring, installation etc.  Their guy came out the next day and measured for the pattern.  The very next week -  it was all done!    <br /> <br />"

"The team was super clean, precisely on time, hard working, and friendly. Exceeded expectations!"

"If I could give Jim a grade of A+ I would.  First of all, Jim actually returned my call when I contacted him for an estimate.  I had contacted a number of businesses before I joined Angie's List and only received one call back.  Jim returned my call promptly each time I needed to talk to him.  I can not say enough about his professionalism.  His estimate was very thorough and I was not surprised by any hidden charges at the end.   His "suggestions" were right on and I ended up getting Jim to tile my kitchen backsplash which I had not originally planned to do at this point.  I had read a previous comment from a customer that was not very complementary to J & L Tile Works that made me hesitate but I am so glad I went with my instincts.  Ladies, if you want someone that you can trust not to "stick you" J & L is the person to call. <br />"

"I have used several Granite Gold products and like their effectiveness because they do what they are supposed to do. No strong fumes or irritating skin problems. The granite counter top daily cleaner and polish are so easy to use (spay it on and wipe with a paper towel) to keep all your stone products clean and shiny. I was surprised to see how effective the grout cleaner is. I sprayed it on some dirty tire floors in the bathroom and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Then I went over it with the scrub brush they provide. It looked clean then, but when it dried, it was much brighter. This is a 40 Year old bathroom tile floor pictured. Granite Gold also provides excellent professional support."

"Great job, kept the site clean. Highly professional"