Instructions for New Customers

Request for an estimate or bid: Please call or email us, and we will be glad to come by to measure your cabinets and provide you with a bid for fabrication and installation of granite countertops. Our installation price for granite countertops varies based on color, edge option, size of the project and location of the job site. Please call or email to talk to any one of our sales associates for detailed pricing information.

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Color Selections:: We offer granite in a variety of colors, some of which may be seen on our products page. Others require a visit to our showroom in Southaven, MS, where we hold samples of over 100 granites, as well as a substantial slab inventory.

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Templating: We will set up an appointment to template your job after you choose a color and accept our bid.

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Sinks: All cut-outs for drop in sinks and vessel sinks (over mount sink) are made on the job site. Please have the sinks at the job site at the time of instillation. We require all under mount sinks in our shop at least 3 days prior to the scheduled installation. Please request your plumbing company to ship the sink to us, or we can arrange to pick up the sinks if available locally.

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Cook top: The cook top, including downdraft if applicable, must be at the job site at the time of installation.

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Faucet holes: All faucet holes are made on the job site. Mark the location and number of faucet holes on the granite. Standard faucet holes are 1-3/8", and 2" for computer desk holes. Inform us in advance if you need holes for computer wiring.

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Seams: Placed in long runs, seams are based on the size of the slabs, location of the cook top, sinks, dishwasher and other project variables. Most granite slabs are produced in 8ft lengths. However, some colors require 10ft slabs. Either way, we keep the number of seams to an absolute minimum.

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Edges: Like our granite, we offer a wide variety of edges, all of which may be viewed under "Edge Options" for each main product page.

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Sealing: Architectural Stone Works will seal your stone once installed, but we recommend that you seal your stone at least once per year. We can also provide you with the correct sealing product to meet your needs and ensure your stone will look great for as long as you own your home.

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Payment: A 50% payment is required at the time of confirmation of the project and the remaining balance is due upon completion. We do accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover.