Granite countertops · Davie, FL
Granite Countertop Installation Davie, FL: Your Slab, Seamed to Plan
Granite countertop installation Davie homeowners can count on starts at the stone yard, with the slab you pick, and ends with a top that is level, sealed and seamed where you agreed it would be.
- Estimate
- Free, at your house
- Seams
- Placed on the drawing first
- Changes
- Approved by you, in writing
- Your contact
- One person, named
- Part of Gaven Constructions
- Free on-site estimates
- Written 1-year workmanship warranty
- Dedicated project contact
The Slab Decides More Than the Color
A granite countertop is cut from one block of quarried stone, so no two slabs are the same. That is the reason people choose it, and it is also the reason the job has more decisions in it than picking a color from a sample.
The sample in the showroom is a few inches wide. The slab is several feet across, and its veins, its darker patches and its natural pits run wherever the quarry put them. Where the fabricator cuts your sink, where the two pieces of an L-shaped top meet, and which part of the stone lands on the island are all choices. Someone makes them. Better that it is you, with the drawing in front of you.
We handle the part that sits around the stone. The fabricator cuts and polishes it in the shop. We make sure the cabinets underneath are level and strong enough, that the plumbing is ready for the new sink, that the template is taken at the right moment, and that the old top leaves the house properly. Then we coordinate the install day so it happens once.
When Granite Is the Right Countertop
Granite makes sense when you want a natural surface and accept that it behaves like one.
You want stone that looks like stone. Granite's movement, its flecks and veins, is the point. If you like the idea that your counter will not match anyone else's, it is the material that delivers that most directly.
The kitchen gets real use. Granite is hard stone, and a sealed surface wipes clean. If you cook every day and want a top that does not need babying, it is a reasonable fit.
The cabinets are staying, or are being replaced first. A new countertop only works on a base that is sound and level. If the cabinets are solid, granite can go on top of them without a full remodel. If new cabinets are coming, granite is measured after they are set, never before.
You are replacing laminate or tile. Older kitchens with laminate tops or tiled counters are the most common candidates. The change is large in feel and limited in scope: the stone, the sink, the faucet, and sometimes the backsplash.
You are planning to sell. A clean, well-seamed granite top in a color that works with the cabinets makes the kitchen read as updated, without replacing the rest of it.
When Granite May Not Be What You Want
If you are looking for a surface with a very even, uniform look, the natural variation in granite may not give you what you expect, even after you pick the slab. In that case it is worth looking at the actual slabs available, side by side, and comparing them with other surfaces before you choose. We say that at the visit, before any slab is reserved.
Edges, Sinks and How the Top Is Laid Out
A granite top is more than a slab and a color. Three decisions change how it looks and how it works, and they are made before the fabricator cuts.
The edge. A straight eased edge with slightly softened corners is the simplest and the easiest to keep clean. A bullnose rounds the front completely. An ogee or a beveled profile adds shape and adds shop time. A thicker-looking mitered edge joins a strip of stone to the front so the top reads heavier than the slab is. The profile you pick shows up in the price and in how crumbs collect at the front.
The sink. An undermount sink hangs below the stone, so the polished edge of the cutout is visible and you can wipe straight into the bowl. A drop-in sink sits on top with a rim. Undermount is the common choice with granite, and it means the sink has to be chosen before the template, because the fabricator cuts the opening to that exact model. The faucet holes are drilled to match the faucet you choose, too.
The layout and the seams. Slabs come in a limited size. A long run or an L-shaped kitchen usually needs at least one seam. A good fabricator places it where it is least visible and matches the veining across it, but the seam is still there. We put its location on the drawing so you approve it before cutting, not after you see it on the counter.
Whichever combination you pick, the written scope lists the stone, the edge, the sink model, the number of faucet holes and the seam locations. What is not on that list is not in the price.
Where the Old Countertop Goes in Davie
Replacing a countertop creates heavier waste than most people expect. The old top comes off in pieces: a laminate counter with its particleboard base, or a stone slab that has to be broken to leave the house. If the backsplash is stone too, it usually comes off with it, and sometimes the old sink goes as well.
In Davie, that debris cannot leave with whoever is cheapest. The Town's building permit addendum form states that the Town holds an exclusive franchise with Coastal Waste and Recycling, and that no other hauler may remove construction and demolition debris in Davie. On a job that goes through the Building Division, the permit is not issued until the owner signs that notice. So before the old top is pried off, the written scope says who removes it, how it is loaded and where it goes.
You will find our office at 4491 S State Road 7, 3rd Floor, Ste PH16, Davie, FL 33314. From there we work across Davie and 19 cities in Broward.
How a Granite Countertop Goes In
- The visit. We look at the cabinets the granite will sit on, check them for level and for damage, and look under the sink at the shutoffs and the drain. We ask what you plan to keep and what changes.
- The written scope. Stone, edge, sink, faucet, removal of the old top, and what happens to the backsplash. If the cabinets need shims, a new base or repairs before stone goes on, it is written down.
- Choosing the slab. You see the full slabs at the yard, not just a chip. If you care where a vein falls, this is when you say so, and it goes on the drawing.
- Templating. Once the cabinets are set and level, and the sink and faucet are on site, a template is taken of the exact cabinet tops. Measuring earlier is how tops end up short.
- Cutting and polishing. The fabricator cuts the pieces, the sink opening and the edge in the shop. Some cutouts or adjustments still get done at the house. When stone is cut on site, OSHA's silica rules for construction list stone among the materials that release dust, and note that water on the saw blade substantially reduces it. That is how on-site cutting should be done in your kitchen.
- The install. The tops are set, the seams are joined and leveled, the undermount sink is attached, and the stone is sealed if the slab calls for it. The plumber reconnects the sink and faucet.
- The walkthrough. We check the seams, the overhangs, the sink and the faucet with you, and go over how to care for the stone.
What Granite Countertops Cost Around Davie
A 2026 survey of more than a dozen Miami stone fabricators puts installed granite at $48 to $72 per square foot for entry grades, the ones the survey labels Level 1 and 2, and at $72 to $112 per square foot for Level 3 to 5. Those are their ranges for supplied and installed stone, not our price, and they are per square foot of countertop, not a quote for your kitchen.
What moves a granite job inside or outside those ranges is fairly predictable:
The grade of the slab. Common colors cost less than rare ones. A slab with dramatic movement or an unusual color sits in the higher grades.
The layout. An island, an L shape or a long run means more pieces, more seams and more handling than a single straight counter.
The edge and the cutouts. A simple eased edge costs less than a shaped profile. Each sink, cooktop and faucet opening adds shop work.
What happens before the stone. Removing an old stone top, repairing or leveling cabinets, or moving the sink's plumbing all come before the granite arrives.
The backsplash. A full-height stone backsplash uses more slab than a short strip, or than a tile backsplash.
The visit and the written estimate are free. You get the price after we have seen the cabinets and you have chosen a stone, with each line spelled out, and nothing is added later without your written approval.
Why Homeowners Have Us Handle the Countertop
Granite installs go wrong at the handoffs: cabinets that are out of level, a sink that is not on site at templating, a plumber who cannot come back the day the stone is set. Our job is to own those handoffs.
One scope for everything the stone touches. Cabinets, sink, faucet, plumbing, backsplash and removal of the old top, in one document, so nothing falls between the fabricator and the plumber.
One project contact. You know who coordinates the template, the install day and the plumber, and who picks up when you call.
Changes in writing first. If the old top comes off and the cabinets underneath need work, you see the price before anything moves.
A written warranty. One year on our workmanship from the day we hand the kitchen back, plus what the manufacturers give you. General Contractor Davie is part of Gaven Constructions.
Permits
Permits and Inspections in Davie
Who signs your contract. The contract names the company doing the work and the license that covers it, so you know who answers for the job.
When a permit is part of it. A countertop job that also moves plumbing, adds circuits or changes walls goes through the Town's Building Division. We tell you at the visit whether your scope does, and list the permit in the proposal if it applies.
Your HOA. If you live in an HOA, the association may have its own rules about work hours, contractors and debris containers on the property. That is a separate approval from any Town permit, and we ask about it before we schedule.
FAQ
Granite Countertop Questions From Davie Homeowners
How much does granite countertop installation cost in Davie?
A 2026 survey of more than a dozen Miami stone fabricators puts it at $48 to $72 per square foot installed for Level 1 and 2 granite, and $72 to $112 for Level 3 to 5. Your price depends on the slab, the layout and the edge. We give it in writing after a free visit.
How is a granite countertop attached to the cabinets in my Davie kitchen?
The stone is set on cabinets that have been leveled first, and it is bonded to them with adhesive at the contact points. Whether a support layer goes under it depends on the slab's thickness and the fabricator's instructions. What matters most is that the base is flat and solid before the stone arrives.
Can I choose the exact granite slab for my Davie kitchen?
Yes, and we recommend it. You see the full slabs at the yard and tell the fabricator where you want the veining and where you would rather not have a seam. That goes on the drawing before cutting.
Does granite need to be sealed in a Davie kitchen?
It depends on the slab. Some granites absorb very little and others take in liquid more easily. The fabricator tells you whether yours should be sealed at install and how often after that, and we go over it at the walkthrough.
Should I choose granite or quartz for my Davie kitchen?
Granite is natural stone, so every slab varies, which is its appeal and its risk. If you want a very even, consistent look, an engineered surface may suit you better. We put the two side by side at the visit so you can compare.
Is granite still a good choice for a Davie home?
Granite has been in kitchens for a long time, and some colors look dated now. A current color, a simple edge and well-placed seams can look as up to date as anything else. The slab you choose matters more than the material's name.
What do I need to do before my granite is installed in Davie?
Clear the counters and the cabinets under the sink, and have the sink and faucet on site before templating. We coordinate the plumber and tell you which day the kitchen is out of use.
Granite countertop installation is one of our remodeler services in Davie, where the counter is planned together with the cabinets it sits on.
Show us the kitchen, and the stone you have in mind.
We come to your address for free, check the cabinets the granite will sit on, and put the scope in writing before you choose a slab. Our office is at 4491 S State Road 7, 3rd Floor, Ste PH16, Davie, FL 33314.
