Summary: Homeowners can purchase new stone countertops from big-box outlets. But they can also trust their projects to local fabricators. We recommend the latter. Going local has advantages big-box retailers simply cannot beat.
Choosing the right countertop material for your project is only half the equation. The other half is who cuts, shapes, and stalls it. That is why, when it comes time for new countertops in Utah homes, we recommend going with a local fabricator who knows what it is like to live and work here.
The Wasatch Front is our backyard here at Bedrock Quartz. Since our company’s inception, we have served customers across Utah. We know firsthand that choosing a local fabricator can transform an otherwise stressful renovation into a seamless experience.
We would go so far as to say that staying local benefits both your project and the community. Here’s how:
1. Personal Involvement in Stone Selection
Big box retailers do not tend to carry full slabs in their stores. Instead, they carry 2-inch square samples for customers to look at. The samples are still better than digital images alone, but they do not account for the fact that natural stone materials like granite and marble have movement. They have veins, swirls, and a variety of color shifts that give them life. What you see in a small sample may look nothing like what you actually end up with.
You Select Your Slab
When you visit a Bedrock Quartz showroom, you will see the actual slabs we would work with to install your new countertops. Rather than looking at a sample and hoping for the best, you would have the opportunity to hand pick the very slab that ultimately becomes the cornerstone of your kitchen renovation.
Whether you visit our showroom in West Jordan, Layton, or St. George, the selection process belongs to you. Our expert staff is on hand to answer any questions you might have.
Expert Design Guidance
As fabricators, we are not mere salespeople trying to move slabs off the retail floor. We are actually craftsmen. The Bedrock Quartz team understands the intricate details of how a specific vein of marble will look when it’s cut for a particular edge profile. We know what a specific quartz pattern will look like when we wrap it around a corner.
How does this help you? You get expert guidance as you look through the slabs hoping to find the perfect one. Little details that might mean nothing to you do not escape our experienced team. Together, we can work with you to make the absolute best selection.
2. Superior Quality Control and Accountability
You could save money by going with a big-box retailer. But that savings comes at a price: one or more middlemen standing between you and the retailer. There could be up to three intermediaries:
- The templating contractor.
- A regional fabricator.
- A local installation contractor.
As the customer, you are relying on each of the three to give you the top-tier quality and workmanship you are paying for. Will you get it? Perhaps. But perhaps not.
The Single Team Advantage
Going with a local fabricator, like Bedrock Quartz, gives you the single-team advantage. Simply put, we handle everything throughout the life cycle of your project. Our team takes care of:
- Measurements – We use the latest technologies to create precise laser measurements. Those measurements are fed into digital templating software to ensure a perfect fit, even in Utah’s sometimes quirky homes.
- In-House Fabrication – Your new marble, granite, or quartzite countertop will be fabricated right here in Utah. We use state-of-the-art CNC machines and local artisans who hand-finish every countertop.
- In-House Installation – Following fabrication, our own installation team takes over. The same team that measured for the new countertops installs them when they are ready.
In essence, going local equates to superior quality control and accountability. If you ever have questions or need last-minute modifications, you do not have to call a national toll-free number. You will not end up talking to call center personnel who know nothing about your project. Instead, you will deal directly with us.
3. Faster Turnaround
We know you are willing to wait to get the finest quartzite, marble, or granite countertop installation you can. At the same time, we don’t want you to have to wait any longer that is absolutely necessary. Again, going local has its benefits. We offer faster turnaround because we are already here in Utah.
Our inventory is here. We can get to your home for templating more quickly. There are fewer delays due to slab damage because slabs have less distance to travel. And when repairs are necessary, we can get them done more quickly.
4. Supporting Utah’s Economy
You definitely get a better finished product when you go with a local fabricator. But did you know that going local also contributes to Utah’s economy? When we all go local as much as possible, we strengthen this place we call home by keeping jobs and revenue here.
Going Local Creates Jobs
Investments in the local economy definitely create jobs. In our industry, those jobs range from CAD designers to CNC operators to installation contractors and their apprentices. We all work here, live here, and contribute to the same local economy.
Here at Bedrock Quartz, we take great pride in being recognized as one of the best places to work in the state. It is a testament to how, as a local business, we are able to pour back into our employees to make the economy even stronger.
An Economic Multiplier
Going with a local fabricator not only supports the individual business, but it also contributes to the economic multiplier effect. Here’s how it works: money spent at local businesses stays in the local economy at a much higher rate compared to the money spent at national chains. That money goes to fund what we do here in Utah. It goes to our roads, schools, and everything else that makes the Wasatch Front what it is.
If you are considering new stone countertops for your kitchen or bath, consider making an investment in locally supplied materials and labor. Bedrock Quartz operates multiple showrooms in the Wasatch Front area. Come pay us a visit and see what we have to offer.
FAQs
Do local fabricators charge more than big-box retailers?
Not necessarily. Oftentimes, the lowest big-box prices apply to only a limited number of selections. For the best granite, marble, and quartz, local fabricators are highly competitive.
Going local, do I get to pick the exact slab I want?
Absolutely. In fact, being able to pick the perfect slab is one of the primary advantages of working with a local fabricator.
How long does the process take from start to finish?
Local fabricators tend to offer faster turnarounds. On average, it takes 7-14 business days to get from templating to installation.
Do you use contractors to handle installation?
No. Here at Bedrock Quartz, we install everything we sell. Our installers are in-house, factory-trained professionals.
Do you handle repairs as well?
As a local fabricator, we handle all repairs on countertops we install. Call us directly, and we will send out a technician.
