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Di Franco Stone Specialist

Laminate Countertops - Install, Laminate Countertops - Repair, Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair,

About us

Di Franco Stone Specialist specializes in the Custom Fabrication and Installation of granite, marble, quartzite, soapstone, travertine and quartz surfaces such as Silestone, Cambria, Pental and Caesarstone for residential properties. (We don't provide service for Pre-Fabricated counters). We focus on countertops, vanities, tub decks, bar-b-que and fireplaces. We pride ourselves in being at the forefront of the industry and in making customer service the cornerstone of our business. All of Di Franco Stone Specialist custom fabrication work is done in house by highly skilled fabricators. Our professional installers have the expertise to deliver quality work within an acceptable response time. We take time to ensure that every installation is tailored to meet the needs of our customers. DF Natural Stone Inc dba Di Stone Specialist.

Business highlights

Se habla espanol
36 years of experience

Services we offer

& Quartz., Limestone, Marble, Natural Stone & Porcelain Slab Fabrication & Installation - Granite, Travertine

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.824 Reviews
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5
92%
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Showing 1-24 of 24 reviews
Myrna H.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
If you want the best of the best, talk to DIFranco Stone Specialist. We started thinking about remodeling the kitchen, and wanted to replace the old countertops (we have a large kitchen). We like to talk to at least two contractors and get their suggestions and ideas. Tony came out to give us our second estimate, and we immediately knew that we would go with DIFranco. And they never disappointed. He asked what I was thinking of doing and the colors I wanted, within five minutes he had pulled up samples for me to look at, and it was exactly what I was thinking. I was on a fixed budget, and he worked with me to stay within the budget. We found the exact granite we were looking for, and shortly after the project begun. The men that tore out the old countertops were great. They were neat and tidy and did a great job preparing the kitchen. Next Frank came out to do the measurements. And the granite cutting began. I made one change in the plan, and Frank worked with me to make the change. The installers came a few days later. Rafael and Melchor were their precision installers. They left me with beautiful countertops. From start to finish, from Tony, Frank, the office staff, and the workers we had no complaints - only compliments. DIFranco Stone Specialist truly are the best of the best. I highly recommend them.
Response from Di Franco Stone Specialist
"Thank you for taking the time to not only write a review and giving us an "A" on both Angies List and Yelp but for also sending us a letter! We are truly humbled. It was a privilege to assist you with your project and are very happy to hear that we were able to meet all your needs. The greatest source of our new business is through our satisfied customers and we really appreciate your time in these reviews!!! Enjoy your new counters!"

Paul F.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
smoothly and on time
Response from Di Franco Stone Specialist
"Mr. [Member Name Removed]: Thank you for writing a review and giving us an "A"! We are honored. It was a privilege to assist you with the various areas in your home. You have some really gorgeous pieces. We hope you enjoy them!"

Barbara A.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Richard F.
Jun 2016
1.0
unknown
Response from Di Franco Stone Specialist
"I'm sorry I didn't get to this sooner. I would like to offer our sincere apologies for the poor customer service. We appreciate your loyalty and returning to us for your latest project and we couldn't be sorrier to hear about your bad experience. We strive for exceeding people's expectations and needless to say we didn't even come close to doing so with this project. Please reach out to me personally so we can address your concerns and make things right."

Susan M.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,300

They bent over backwards to accommodate all of our needs.  For starters, they helped us select and negotiate the right material by meeting us at several granite yards and making sure the granite we fell in love with would accommodate our design.  They worked very hard to make it possible to use the slabs we loved the most because they were quite small.  We originally planned only to do the countertops, but with their advice we ended up buying a 3rd slab and doing our backsplash as well.  We are very lucky we did because there were some unexpected surprises when our kitchen was ready and had we not purchased the 3rd slab we never would have been able to make it.  Instead, we now have a gorgeous backsplash to compliment our counters. 

They cut everything with precision and in a very timely fashion.  They were ready for us before we were ready for them.  They also accommodated our special needs to split the install into two phases due to some intricacies of our design that prevented it from all being done at once.

They did an amazing job and we are very pleased.  We were also very pleased with the final price for everything.


Sandy M.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,200
They were exceptional. They arrived on time. They fabricate their own granite and do all the cutting themselves. The granite was cut perfectly. The men were very professional and you could tell they love working for the company. The clean up was perfect and I have no complaints. They did a wonderful job.

Denise G.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Received about 5 bids on putting granite in an upstairs small kitchen.  DiFranco was not the cheapest but also not the most expensive.  Gabriel was my first contact and he did a good job in providing me with a fair bid.  He was able to work with me
and my husband on making slight changes and found a bigger piece so we only had to buy one.  The delivery and install
was able done in a very professional manner and we a very pleased with the job.  We love our granite kitchen and look forward
to working with Di Franco Stone in the future in putting granite in our Master Bathroom.  Everyone I spoke to there was polite
and professional.  Workmanship is exceptional.

Michael P.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Difranco did a great job and we were very pleased with the work they did.  While there price is not the lowest of all the bids we got they were more middle of the road in their quotes the workmanship was exceptional and they did a very high job with alot of professionalism and workmanship.  I would happily use them again.

Sandy S.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
They were prompt on all of their calls. The price quoted was at the high end, but we appreciated their approach and dedication to the quality of their work.
Tony, one of the owners came to our house to give us the initial quote, and while here he suggested we do the pony wall top above the sink, a very good idea.
  we awarded them the contract. There was a delay of 10 days between the demolition and the final installation, but we  saw their
fabrication plant, and understand the reason for the delay .
The job was completed on schedule and a great job.
After the job was done we wanted someone to come out and buff out a small are aof the granite.. It took a few days before they acknowledged and showed up to do the fix.
The end result is a beautiful job well done. Thank you Di Franco brothers

Sandy S.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
They were excellent. They did a marvelous job. They were clean. They did not mess up my whole house. I would use them again, but the only negative that I have to say about them is that we needed them to come back and just take care of a couple of seams that we were not happy with. After the whole job was done, I do not think they came back in a timely manner. I think after the job was done, it is not that they do not want to know you, but they took their time getting back, but they did come back and did a wonderful job.    

Richard F.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Great.  They were extremely professional through every stage of the work.  My wife and I are very happy with the results; much better than other people we know who had similar work done by different contractors.

Richard F.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Their ability to measure accurately, review the counter design with us before fabrication, fabricate to very exact tolerances, and then do the installation in a top-notch fashion was everything my wife and I could have hoped for.

Sara A.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It went really well and I pretty much liked them.  The price was well earned.  I will use them again in the future.

Richard F.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,800
I cannot say enough as to how pleased my wife and I are with the job DF Natural Stone did for us on our new kitchen counters.  Tony DiFranco and his staff were extremely helpful, courteous, and professional in every regard, and made our first experience ordering a countertop a pleasurable one.  Their prices are also very reasonable considering the top notch job they do.



To start - they took accurate measurements of our kitchen using state-of-art equipment and cut the granite using computer-guided cutting tools, so the accuracy of the final counters was amazing.  They showed us actual mockups of the counter pieces before they did the fabrication so we could approve the veining pattern and joint placement and took great pains to make sure everything was done to our satisfaction.  They took our many suggestions seriously and helped us greatly to arrive at a great final design.



Their in-field installers were equally as professional and courteous.  They showed up on time (even a little bit early), took care to protect our floors and other surfaces, and worked quickly and efficiently.  The clean-up at the end left everything as clean as when they arrived.  The whole job took less than 3 hours to complete, and the joints and general quality of the job is amazing.



All-in-all a great experience and I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for custom stone work.

Barbara A.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I used Them a couple of years. They were very good and very professional. He checked up our sink and somebody else putted the sink in and they cleaned it up.

Francisco L.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
I heard about Di Franco from a Kitchen appliance store. They were great to deal with. I sought out 5 estimates prior to hiring them and they were the lowest price by several hundred dollars.  They were able to provide all of the services that I required and within a short time frame.  The contact person, Gabriela, is generally available earlier in the day, but she is very responsive. They installed my countertop in 7 business days from measurements.

Gary T.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
These guys are pro's.  Perfect measurements, perfect surface, seams you cant see, etc.  Start to finish this was a positive experience, good service, good ideas and a top notch finished product.

Cynthia A.
Aug 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
They did a good job and I was very happy with them. I would use them again.

Debra M.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,385
BRAVO DF Natural Stone!!  I couldn't be more happy with the excellent service and amazing work that DF Natural Stone did for my kitchen remodel!  They were without a doubt a pleasure to do business with from start to finish.  First off, customer service is important to me, and Gabriella in the office always made me feel like a valued customer, and was prompt in answering my questions and setting up appointments.  The Di Franco brothers Frank and Tony worked with me on my project, and I valued their expertise and knowledge on what would be best for the granite that I chose.  Frank himself worked on our backsplash, and the beauty of the details that went into our work made me appreciate what a great artisan he is.  Their family has been in this business for years, and their knowledge and workmanship is unsurpassed! I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for impressive Italian craftsmanship for any type of stone project.

Cynthia A.
Oct 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800
They did a great job. They finished the job this month. It was a positive experience with them. It was a family run business. They were on schedule. They paid attention to detail. They were most helpful with the picking up of the stone. I was very happy with the whole experience. It wasn't the best price.

Michael W.
Feb 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
They were very responsive to the initial request and came out and gave an accurate estimate. We went to the showroom and selected the quartz countertop we liked as well as the backsplash. They did not have a huge variety to choose from but it was sufficient. We ended up providing some of the decorative tile ourselves. They told us that it would be a 2-3 day demolotion/installation process but it actually took a couple of extra days which was okay. They were prompt for the most part though on one day they showed up an hour late. They were also clean and did a good job of picking up afterwards. Communication was good for the most part though it did appear that the two workers who came and the supervisor had some miscommunication of what should be done (such as installing the electrical covers over the quartz). Ultimately, they called to check on any problems and everything was solved. Overall, we are very pleased with the installation of the countertop which was done very well and is beautiful. The backsplash also looks great. The sink installation was sufficient but I had to do the plumbing for the faucet myself which was something they told me they do not typically do. I definetly would recommend them.

Roc M.
May 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
It was wonderful. They were on time, and on budget. Everybody was pleasant and professional. I can't recommend them highly enough.

LYNN M.
Jul 2005
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
The LEAD TIME, FOR THESE VERY BUSY HOME DEPOT CONTRACTED SUPPLIER/INSTALLERS, IS very long (WAS ABOUT 3.5 MONTHS!). HOWEVER CHOOSING OUR SLAB AT THEIR LOT IN ANAHEIM WAS THRILLING, AND THE GRANITE IS SO BEAUTIFUL. THEY DID AN EXCELLENT JOB, even though it was A CHALLENGE WITH OUR BACKSPLASHES THAT WENT ALL THE WAY UP.

MICHELLE O.
May 2005
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,512
THIS COMPANY WAS HOME THEY MADE SURE WE WERE HAPPY. THEY WERE VERY POLITE, EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICES.

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FAQ

Di Franco Stone Specialist is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Di Franco Stone Specialist accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Di Franco Stone Specialist offers free project estimates.

No, Di Franco Stone Specialist does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Di Franco Stone Specialist does not offer a senior discount.

No, Di Franco Stone Specialist does not offer emergency services.

No, Di Franco Stone Specialist does not offer warranties.