Services we offer our valued clients

  First off Galaxy Granite & Marble Company is a full service fabricator and installer of stock, or custom cut granite counter tops in either residential or commercial properties. We also quote jobs for fireplaces, bathrooms, restaurants, retail storefronts, office building, spas requiring a firm installed price on top grade granite and marble stone surfaces. Our standard full install service charge is $34.95/sq ft. with additional costs for special shaping, counter cutouts or rare granite type projects. Some of the included and extra cost service are shown below:

• Cutting and fabrication of granite and marble slabs for all flat surface mounting in both commercial and residential countertop projects. These services also are priced to include expert installation and a 1 year guarantee on all materials and labor.

• Our price quotes are based upon accurate measurements and  drawings to compute the square footage and cutting requirements of the are to be covered. We use only top grade granite or marble slabs for all projects, so the standard price of $34.95/sq. ft. is for materials, fabrication and installation labor,delivery and sealing the finished counter top, fireplace or floor/wall tiling job. Side and wall splashes are included.

• Galaxy has a complete fabrication shop for making specialty curved counters and commercial restroom, checkout and service counters from in-stock granite slabs.

• Our Mound Rd & 15 Mile showroom features hundreds of samples: Granite & Marble sinks, decorator floor tiles, countertops are all on display in comfortable surroundings. Our adjacent warehouse is ready to cut, install and deliver your selections on time ...every time. Our sales staff will be happy to assist you in finding the perfect granite countertops color or stone flooring tile to match your decor theme. We specialize in  *Kitchen Countertops *Bathroom Countertops *Fireplace and Bath Surrounds *Vanities *Table Tops *Custom Furniture Pieces *Commercial Projects and more. Browse this site for samples of projects that just beg for the lasting value of natural polished granite surfaces.

• We have specialty edging machines to compliment our CAD/CAM cutting systems for all thickness' of granite slabs. Galaxy does a wide variety of edge styles, but the edges priced are either a full bull nose, a beveled edge, or a square edge with a 3/8 inch radius relief on the top and bottom edges. Stop by our showroom at 34808 Mound Rd (near 15 Mile Rd) in Sterling Heights Mi. and view granite samples, sink options, tiles and kitchen/bath displays.

• Get a free quotation. Just fax a dimensioned sketch to 586-268-0099 and in two or three days you will receive a hardcopy quote back from our estimating and pricing department. Use our online Quote form to request a RFQ or site visit. These are not the final measurements that will be used, so you don't have to worry about being exact at this time. After you place your order you will get a set of dimensioned engineering drawings. You will have an opportunity to make any adjustments or corrections to the measurements when you get the drawing and choose your granite or marble color. We don't start fabrication until we have a set of endorsed drawings from you. If you are using an independent installer, contractor or cabinet maker it is usually a good idea to get them to check and approve the drawing so if there is any problem with the measurements they own the problem not you.

• How exact to I have to be in my measurements? . The greater the accuracy the better the ultimate fit and the easier the installation. Call us to arrange a free quotation measurement visit if your stumped. Try and get within at least 1/4 inch. The manner in which the counters are constructed does allow for some play and error. The back and side splashes allow about 3/4 of an inch under which problems can be hidden. The manner in which we make the corner panels also allows for a wide margin of error.

• We perform on-site custom fitting as our Service Truck has room for cutting and stone machining systems inside. Non standard configurations such as compound complex curves can result in additional charges and our trained stone cutters just love the special cutting challenges our customers. If you wish us to do the sink cutouts and polish the edges for an under mount sink will added $275 per cutout, inclusive of up to three plumbing holes.

• Installation quotes can include reinforcing or modifying the support structure for the granite top. In addition to a 3/4 inch thick plywood subcounter you will want a moisture barrier between the granite and the wood. A vulcanized rubber paint, for example, works just fine as does plastic sheeting. The idea here is you don't want any moisture or water getting into the subcounter and rotting or mildewing. Our field staff can advise you on this add-on service.

• All jobs include surface cleaning and application of a granite sealant. We can do annual surface maintenance or sell you sealant and proper cleaning agents at our storefront. All natural stone products should be initially sealed and periodically resealed. Any natural stone sealer for granite counters may be used and you'll be amazed how durable real top grade granite is to maintain with just a wet rag.

• How do you guys get the smallest seam possible where two slab countertop panels meet?. Well obviously a good fit and straight cuts are key during the fabrication process. But here are a few other tricks of the trade we use. Often you'll see our techs use some large soft rubber suction cups of five or six inch diameter and some turnbuckles eight or ten inches long. Attaching one cup to each end of the turnbuckle. After they butter the edge of the seam with the epoxy, that was tinted the color of the granite stone you are using, they set them in place and squeeze them together gently. Then take the assembly of turnbuckles and suction cups and straddle the seam placing one suction cup on each side. Simply spin the turnbuckle to gently pull the two panels together. You don't want to apply too much force here or you will break the suction of the rubber cups to the granite. Wedges are also useful in achieving a tight seam by forcing the panel in the direction of the seam. Having strong hands and back are priceless! Our workers come from generations of stone cutters and are gifted with strong backs.!

• Our desire to service all our customer's needs is exceeded only by our willingness to do just that. We own the problems, and therefore will do everything in our power to correct them. Our satisfied customers are our best source for new business and we appreciate them. They know a Galaxy Granite surface, that offers a level of elegance that is often imitated but never equaled,  beams back at them daily. A granite countertop, fireplace, conference table, spa or vanity top is the surface by which all others are judged. Now through the master craftsmanship of the Galaxy Granite & Marble tradesmen your home, restaurant, storefront or office can get custom made granite countertops at an affordable price.

Modular or Custom Built Countertops & Sinks installed for $34.95/sq ft.

Galaxy Granite & Marble Co. also offers granite tile modular countertops and granite slab modular countertop kits from the top distributors. Designed for single medium to large kitchens, granite countertop kits offer all of the benefits of traditional custom cut granite countertops at a reduced cost. With granite modular countertop kits, the ease of installation and affordability offered by countertops of a lesser quality material is yours as well. Installing a modular countertop with either the granite tile kits or the granite slab kits is designed for the inexperienced handyman, with ease of installation in mind. This option is perfect for the do-it-yourselfer, or for the independent home remodeler looking to save time, and money. With granite modular countertops and sink kits from Galaxy the installation, and affordability for residential kitchens are well within your range.

Some sales related questions regarding granite surfaces:

Where do you obtain the stone?
Our stone is quarried all over the world. Most of the granite and marble blocks are shipped to Italy for cutting and polishing and then shipped to the USA east coast before being shipped to our suppliers. GG&M only uses suppliers who provide select grade granite. We never purchase "seconds" or go through disreputable suppliers. Mostly, we purchase from local suppliers, but we have distributors as far away as New York, California and Florida.

How long does it take once we sign a contract?
Our schedule is usually booked 2-4 weeks in advance. For make-overs and remodeling jobs, from the time we make templates until we return with your granite countertops, marble fireplace or stone project , is usually seven to ten business days. For new construction, it is usually a minimum of  7 business days based upon warehouse stock of slabs.

What do you do with the leftover stone?
Galaxy Granite & marble only charges you for the material that is actually used. Therefore, any remaining material is the property of GG&M.  Because you are charged for the material in sink and cooktop cut-outs, these cut-out pieces technically belong to you....the customer. If  you wish, we can deliver them  along with your job materials. For an additional cost they can be re-cut and polished making them into bread boards.(one free with whole kitchen purchase). Custom and stock edging competes the desired look you are loking for on any Galaxy project.

How much do granite countertops cost? Try $34.95 per install square foot.
The least expensive granites are comparable to the more expensive composite solid surface materials. Many factors are considered when we price a prospective job as we use only premium granite:

• price of the chosen stone, size of the slabs, the type of edging selected (many included free in price), the number of  counter top holes to be cut, and other details, too. This is why we have a strong preference for meeting with you before any pricing is provided. We also make granite conference, dining room and hallway tables.

• The stone is priced by thickness too. Most slabs are available in two thicknesses: ¾ inch and 1 ¼". We can also laminate different thicknesses for custom thicker edges. Granite, Marble, Slate, Sandstone flooring tile is 3/8" thick and usually 12" X 12", other sizes also available.