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Would you trust Home Depot/Lowe's to do a kitchen counter install?

12,150 1,493 September 5, 2017 at 01:52 PM in Chat (2)
Getting quotes to install granite counters in our kitchen. New sink/faucet, everything else is staying. Home Depot is ~30% cheaper than the next cheapest installer. What would you do? I don't like the idea of using a big box store to do the install as I know they just sub it out to whoever is cheapest. But this is way cheaper. Any thoughts?
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MsGal
10-06-2017 at 09:48 PM.
10-06-2017 at 09:48 PM.
I was wondering about this too. We had Lowes do a new carpet install on the house we just bought and they did a great job. Turns out I hate the carpet but that's my fault, not theirs. I'd love to get a countertop quote. Especially if other folks have good things to say about them.
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10-08-2017 at 06:55 PM.
10-08-2017 at 06:55 PM.
Quote from 508yankeefan :
They sub all installs, so it's a crap shoot. Had storm door installed, and not great. Get good references and hire someone yourself. At least you have a better idea of what you are getting. After all, anyone who is worth it does not need home depot or Lowes to find him/her work!
^^^This. Check the state licensing board for complaints.
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larrymoencurly
10-11-2017 at 02:00 AM.
10-11-2017 at 02:00 AM.
I'm surprised that either store is cheaper than other contractors because for air conditioning and roofing they tend to be much more expensive. I'd check the quality of the granite -- under black light. I don't know about Lowe's, but Home Depot will back you up if things go wrong -- eventually.

And please correct the title to get rid of "do an install" and replace it with the shorter "install".
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Last edited by larrymoencurly October 11, 2017 at 02:04 AM.
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