So you want to find out how to save money on granite countertops in Boston? You are not the first person to ask this question and you won’t be the last. Granite countertops are fantastic countertops and known for their high quality. However, that quality and beauty comes at a price and if your tight on the budget for your project then your options are normally to either increase your budget, look into cheaper alternatives, or find out how to save money on granite countertops in Boston. Well, since you are here you reading this article now you’re probably hoping for some amazing tips that can help you still fulfill your dream of getting granite countertops.

The good news is you’re not wasting your time reading this article because with the right expert tips you can absolutely save money on granite countertops in Boston. Keep reading to find out exactly how that can be done.

How to Save Money On Granite Countertops in Boston?

Saving money on granite countertops in Boston is NOT about buying the cheapest option you can find. This is a MAJOR MISTAKE and let address that issue right away. Price is not the biggest factor when buying most things. This biggest factor is always VALUE. Value is the amount you get for the amount you spend. Some of the items that effect value when buying granite countertops are the following:

• Quality of the material
• Quality of the craftsmanship: Fabrication & Installation
• Type of Sealer Used & Lifespan
• Warranties & Guarantees
• Total Price

These items are what you should factor in when buying granite countertops. If you want to save money, then focus on getting the right mix of quality and price from a company that offers them. If you buy the “cheapest granite countertop in Boston” you will most likely end up with low quality materials, low quality craftsmanship, cheap sealer, and no warranties.

Worst yet, is a lot of time companies that offer super low “cost per square foot” that hook people are not including all the “extra costs” that required for your project. Then you may actually get a low quality job and pay more then what you could have paid for a high quality countertop. We see it all the time so don’t think your too savoy of a shopper to not get fooled. Smart buyer should understand all the factors: value factors and extra costs.

Since your reading this article you are a smart buyer and that means you will save money on your granite countertops in Boston. Good job you. Now let’s look into all the “extra costs” that will make a big difference in the amount of money you save on your granite countertops.

Best Ways to Save Money on Granite Countertops In Boston Is By Reducing Extra Costs

As mentioned above there are lots of factors that can affect the overall value. However, there are also lots of “extras” that can greatly affect the total price. By understanding these “extras” and reducing them down to the bare minimum you can save a lot of money buying granite countertops in Boston.

Here are some of the biggest extra costs:

Size of your Countertop – The overall size of your countertop will affect the cost significantly. Bigger countertops use more materials and require more labor to fabricate. If you reduce the size of the countertop or do the island in a different material, you can save money.

Here is a MAJOR TIP: have an expert designer look at your kitchen layout and countertop to help reduce material usage. Most quality countertop fabricators can do this for you for FREE so you don’t need to hire a kitchen designer. Planning the material usage will help you save a lot of money. Sometimes even just a few inches smaller may mean the difference of using few slabs. Which mean big savings.

Plan The Seams – Having no seams is nice but a high quality fabricator may be able to make the seam near invisible and by having a strategically placed seam you may save thousands of dollars. Now don’t go crazy here and hire a cheap company that their cost savings is all about seams everywhere. Seams should only be placed at certain locations to prevent them from “popping” in the future. Also depending on the material color you may not be able to hide the seams well. Changing the color may make it easier to place invisible seams.

 

Level of granite (color) – Granite is offered in different pricing levels or “colors”. The higher the level the higher the price of the material. Typically, granite with more patterns, veining, and style are higher prices then granites with more uniform patterns and common colors. Sometimes it is just a matter of supply and demand. If you want to save money, then choose a granite that is at the lowest level. Or look for a color that has been discounted due to either old stock or a left over remnant from another job. As long as it is big enough to fit your countertop you can save money with remnants.

Not all companies price their granite colors the same way. Some companies, like us, offer colors that would normally be at higher levels at a lower level. Why? Because we directly import and we price based on how much we can buy it for. Not on what distributors or competitors sell it for. One example of this is when “Super White” granite became very popular in Boston it was selling for $120 – $130 per square foot at many companies. There were very limited supplies and most companies were buying from the distributors. Companies decided since it was in high demand to increase the price. We were one of the first companies to stock it in the market and bought several large amounts of the material. We got a great deal and decided to pass it on to our customers and where selling for almost half the price of other companies.

Edging – The edge of the granite countertop can make a big difference in the price. Edging takes time to fabricate and this is where the cost varies. The simpler the edge the easier to fabricate and the less time it takes. The more intricate the details the more time it takes. Some edging options can also increase the material usage which would increase the cost. If you want a thick looking edge there are options to double the thickness or even extend the edge all the way to the floor, which is commonly called waterfall, full length mitered edge, drop edge. Whatever the name is it extends the granite slab to the floor and adds a lot of material.

Sink Cutout and Other Holes – If your countertop is for a kitchen or bathroom you most likely need a sink cutout in the granite countertop and holes for your faucets and soap dispenser. The sink cut is a delicate process and increases fabrication time. It may also make the install more difficult depending on where the seam is located relative to the sink cutout. Make sure when you get an estimate if you need a sink cutout or other holes you get that included in the estimate. Don’t try and do a sink cutout yourself. You can’t without the proper tools.

However, to save money on the sink cutout you can do a top mount sink vs an under mount sink. Top mount sinks only require the hole to be cut to drop the sink in. Whereas an under mount sink requires the hole to be polished since the granite cut is exposed.

*This is a common extra that is left out with the low square foot pricing that is offered by a lot of cheap companies.

Removal of Existing Countertops – If you need to remove old countertops make sure you get this included in your estimate or do it yourself to save some money. Formica isn’t very difficult to remove with some tools but granite has the issue of weight. If you’re not reusing the old countertops, which is not very common, then just break them into small pieces. Easy way to save up to a few hundred dollars. Some granite companies may even be willing to dispose of the old countertop for no cost. Just ask and see.

Backsplash – Most people get a standard 4” backsplash made of granite with their countertops. However, if you’re planning to do a backsplash in tile then this isn’t needed. By reducing out the 4” backsplash you save on material and edging time, since the top of the backsplash needs to be polished.

Other Tips to Save Money on Granite Countertops in Boston

The last major tips on how to save money on granite countertops in Boston is to look for a company that offer Factory Direct Countertops. The benefits of a company like this is a lot of cost saving options all in one place. Some Factory Direct Companies, like us at New View Marble & Granite, are also direct importers. This means a truly “No Middle-Men” option. Whereas most granite fabricator and installers still need to buy their granite slabs and other materials from distributors. Anytime there is a middle-men then understand that the cost will be increased.

At New View Marble & Granite we offer some of the best Factory Direct features in the industry:

• Direct Importers – We directly import the majority of our materials from all around the world and carry them in stock. So you can see the actually slabs we will use for your project.
• High Quality Materials – As direct importers we also buy only Grade A materials which means the best quality granite slabs. We also use the best sealers in the industry with last for 10 years or more.
• High Quality Craftsmanship – We are known in the industry for our quality and that comes from our craftsmen. They have years of experience and are installers are master installers.
• Highest Value & Low Price – Even though we offer high quality we are actually also know for our incredible pricing. Since we have NO MIDDLEMEN this give us an advantage to pass on the saving to our clients.

Want To Save Money On Granite Countertops In Boston?

You can request a fast free countertop estimate in Boston or schedule an appointment by filling out a form on our website. All website forms we also give special discounts.

Don’t worry we offer No Cost, No Obligation, and No Pressure estimates and consultations.