Get matched with top countertop and backsplash pros in Cold Spring, MN

"We contacted Darin in late August, and he was working on another job so he didn't get back to meet with us until  September.  From the day we met and discussed the project until its completion, he returned all phone calls immediately, and we were able to rely completely on his word as far as a start date and completion.  I have worked with so many contractors that tell you they will be there one day and it gets postponed again and again, or start on your job, and work on others at the same time, coming and going.  This was not the case.

Darin said it would take approximately a week to do the installation.  He was there the day he said he would, and had all the cabinets made and ready to go to complete it.  It did take one extra day, but that was due to some hardware issues that were not his fault.

When we first met, we were thinking of white painted cabinets, and he was amenable to doing.  However, he did have some thoughts, based on the style of our house and the existing cabinets.  He showed us the bamboo, and I loved it, but then wasn't sure up until the installation.  Now, I cannot say enough how beautiful it turned out.  I really liked the fact that he was willing to give his professional opinion in a number of areas as we worked through the kitchen refacing.  He was not forceful but was willing to say why another approach might be better.  This was extremely helpful.

One of the days he was there, I had to work when the new refrigerator was delivered.  He assisted the delivery guys in getting it up the stairs, and took time to take some of the stickers off and even polished it up some so it would look good when I arrived. 

I can't say enough about what a standup guy he is and you would be very happy if he assisted in your kitchen project!  You can also tell he has integrity which reflects on the whole project.  I would give it an A+.
"

"The procedure went very smooth from start to finish. One must have the countertop area braced and ready to go when the installers show up. Everything fit well  - the Installers were more than happy to answer all my questions."

"He fixed 7 loose tiles and refreshed the look of a 50-year-old bath/shower for a fraction of the cost of replacement."

"Purchased a remnant for a small countertop for a wet bar. After visiting many sources found the perfect piece at Princess and also found the most comfortable experience. The price was also the best and the granite itself is stunning. We had a slightly uneven wall, this was a brand new installation, not a replacement, and it is a perfect fit, even my super picky spouse was impressed at how perfect it was. they we prompt, professional, and we couldn't be more pleased.
"

"First, the sales representative, Jaime, was exceptional. Very helpful in selecting the granite countertops and laminate flooring. We also needed some carpentry done to our kitchen. He suggested a person, who also did a perfect job. The granite countertops were installed last week. Travis and Zach were marvelous. Very professional and thoughtful to our needs. They did a wonderful job. Such craftsmanship. They were on time and cleaned up when they were finished. Last Thursday and Friday we had laminate flooring installed. Steve, Erik and Larry were just great. They removed our old carpeting and pad. They installed our laminate flooring. They did a wonderful job. Just beautiful. They were on time and cleaned up upon completion. They even stayed late (Friday afternoon) to help us move our heavy furniture. Very much appreciated. We are thinking of doing our bathrooms and bedrooms. We will definitely call 651 Carpets again."

"Hal's work is top-notch but I grew increasingly frustrated with the timing and inconsistency of his work habits. His was one of several estimates I received and basically he said he would beat any estimate I received. The difference is that everyone else was going to use cedar and he only works with pressure-treated Southern yellow pine, which is less than half the cost of cedar. I was unsure of the durability and longevity of that product so I did extensive research online. Still unsure, I drive around the Twin Cities to see other jobs Hal did that gave stood the test of time and I decided to move forward. Clearly, the way he builds his fences require considerably more manual labor than those built with cedar posts and pickets so essentially instead of paying for the higher cost of cedar, you pay for increased labor costs. Unfortunately, Hal isn't as going as predicting when he will get jobs complete as he is completing them well. He was over a month late in getting started and I repeatedly had to call him to inquire about the delay. It was quite frustrating but since I didn't absolutely need the fence done by a certain date, I decided to practice patience. Once he finally started, most days he and his helper only worked 4 hours so the project dragged on far longer than I thought it would. Admittedly, there were a couple of weather-related days but other times when it was a perfect day, they wouldn't show up and I would give no idea when they were coming again. After I told him I really needed to have him be more communicative, he was and within a short time after that conversation, he completed the fence. The fence is beautiful and appears very sturdy. We'll see how it withstands time and weather but for now I am very happy with it. Hal does beautiful work but if you are on a strict timeline I would not recommend working with him. If you are flexible and don't mind putting more effort into communication, he is a great person to work with.
"

Chain of Lakes Granite, Inc., opened its doors 2000, but Leonard and Laura, the company owners, have been working with stone for over 35 years. \n\nWe have made it our professional goal to provide only the highest quality products and services to our customers and we will do the same for your project.

We are a small, family owned and operated business. The owner does 100% of the work and makes sure your home project meets your satisfaction for quality and price. Call us now for your free estimate!

"He was prompt and didn't waste any time getting to the measuring, asking me questions along the way.  His estimate was alot lower than the others and for that reason I didn't choose him ( I never take the highest  or the lowest).  And, maybe it's wrong of me to define someone this way, but he had five typos in the description of his company.  It made me wonder if he would have the same lack of attention to detail on the job."

"The countertops are beautiful. Everyone on the project was professional and did a great job. The work was done on a timely basis and they did an excellent job.
"