We are a locally owned and operated company with over 14 years of industry experience. We specialize in kitchen countertops, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other Home Improvement projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
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Rajesh V on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 14 years of industry experience. We specialize in kitchen countertops, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other Home Improvement projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.
Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.
HydroShield North Carolina is a locally owned and operated company that offers eco-friendly, made in America products that protect natural stone, glass & granite surfaces in your home. Our primary focus is our customers and the community we serve. It is our mission to help our customers protect their home. With a wide range of products and services, we have the knowledge and capability to keep your home or office looking like new for years to come with a one time sealant application. We also offer restoration of glass, granite, natural stone, tile & grout.
HydroShield North Carolina is a locally owned and operated company that offers eco-friendly, made in America products that protect natural stone, glass & granite surfaces in your home. Our primary focus is our customers and the community we serve. It is our mission to help our customers protect their home. With a wide range of products and services, we have the knowledge and capability to keep your home or office looking like new for years to come with a one time sealant application. We also offer restoration of glass, granite, natural stone, tile & grout.
Lamphere Construction specializes in finish work & carpentry with a focus on old world style craftsmanship. We are also available for tiling, countertops, roofing, & additions etc. Our main focus is reliability & high quality.
Lamphere Construction specializes in finish work & carpentry with a focus on old world style craftsmanship. We are also available for tiling, countertops, roofing, & additions etc. Our main focus is reliability & high quality.
We are a storm damage consulting firm specializing in slate & rubber roofing. We have over 39 years experience and counting. Delivering quality assessments of damage and roofing repairs. Reducing your overall cost of repair, maintaining industry safety standards, and increased return on investment. None of our services are outsourced. Our motivated staff of seasoned professionals approach each Project and assignment with excellence in mind.
We are a storm damage consulting firm specializing in slate & rubber roofing. We have over 39 years experience and counting. Delivering quality assessments of damage and roofing repairs. Reducing your overall cost of repair, maintaining industry safety standards, and increased return on investment. None of our services are outsourced. Our motivated staff of seasoned professionals approach each Project and assignment with excellence in mind.
This is a family ran Tile and Marble business. I have been partners with my father-n-law Glenn for 14 yrs.He has been in this buisness for well over 40 years. We have coustom jobs ranging from The Hard rock cafe ,Sea world,Basketball star home , in FL. to the Grove Park Inn and the Bilmore estates the K marts and some walmarts and currently done the Holiday inn in bristal Tn.. The holidoam in Kansa.. and numerous residental home as well.There is many more over the years we could list.We are very pround of or work and have outstanding references...You wont be disapointed we promise that!!
This is a family ran Tile and Marble business. I have been partners with my father-n-law Glenn for 14 yrs.He has been in this buisness for well over 40 years. We have coustom jobs ranging from The Hard rock cafe ,Sea world,Basketball star home , in FL. to the Grove Park Inn and the Bilmore estates the K marts and some walmarts and currently done the Holiday inn in bristal Tn.. The holidoam in Kansa.. and numerous residental home as well.There is many more over the years we could list.We are very pround of or work and have outstanding references...You wont be disapointed we promise that!!
We are a full service General Contractor but we also offer many small services to help you with any needs. We do all kinds of new construction from residential to commercial and also offer many maintenance choices from your yard to your roof.
"Communication was great. The house is tall and on a hill. We talked to 3 different companies about doing the work. One company chose not to do it because the house is tall and sits on a hill. Of the other two companies, Total Construction had the best estimate and the people were so nice. I'm so glad they came out to do the work. Each day they cleaned up behind themselves and made it easy for my family to live in the home even though the work was being done. Everything looks so nice now. I know some of my neighbors will be using this company now because they loved watching the work & the outcome!! Great Company!!! Highly recommended!!"
Melynda S on March 2022
We are a full service General Contractor but we also offer many small services to help you with any needs. We do all kinds of new construction from residential to commercial and also offer many maintenance choices from your yard to your roof.
"Communication was great. The house is tall and on a hill. We talked to 3 different companies about doing the work. One company chose not to do it because the house is tall and sits on a hill. Of the other two companies, Total Construction had the best estimate and the people were so nice. I'm so glad they came out to do the work. Each day they cleaned up behind themselves and made it easy for my family to live in the home even though the work was being done. Everything looks so nice now. I know some of my neighbors will be using this company now because they loved watching the work & the outcome!! Great Company!!! Highly recommended!!"
We are a licensed building contracting company. We cover residential,commercial,and industrial customers. I have a list of approved subcontractors for specialty trades(plumbing,electrical, HVAC) that I use.
We are a licensed building contracting company. We cover residential,commercial,and industrial customers. I have a list of approved subcontractors for specialty trades(plumbing,electrical, HVAC) that I use.
Stone Image Works is dedicated to providing top quality materials and installation for our customer’s projects. We are proud of our reputation and have grown to become a premier designer and installer of natural stone, brick pavers, and retaining wall systems for the residential and commercial market. Our staff has been trained to pay attention to all details, which reflects on the craftsmanship of every project completed. We take great pride in our work... AND IT SHOWS! We feel this attitude is one of the most important contributors to our success and to the satisfaction of the customers we serve. We are also proud of the fact that our continued success has not diminished our commitment to individual details, and customer satisfaction. We believe that all installations should be permanent and relatively maintenance free. We are family-owned and operated with over 15 years combined experience. We proudly service central North Carolina. At Stone Image Works we use our own crews for all installations. Therefore, we warrant all workmanship of the interlocking paving stone installation as long as the original purchaser lives in the home. Our projects receive direct supervision from the Owner/Operator and with the combination of top quality materials and direct supervision we are confident our customers are 100% satisfied. We will be happy to provide you a list of references so you may personally see our true professionalism and quality. *Advantages of Paving Stone Driveways, Patios, Pool Decks and Walkways Paving stones define beauty, elegance and durability for driveways, pool decks, walkways and patios. A properly installed paving stone driveway won't crack, sag, shift or separate. It will look fantastic for generations, and if it ever becomes stained or marred by paint or oil it can be repaired quickly, easily and invisibly. Individual stones can be replaced with matching ones so that the surface looks exactly as it did before the accident occurred. This is impossible with any other type of pavement. The huge range of colors and patterns available makes customized design possible for any type of courtyard, patio, deck, or driveway. We will work with you to create the perfect match for your project, whether it is patio pavers for your deck or a complete landscape design to complement your new paving stone driveway and walkways.
Stone Image Works is dedicated to providing top quality materials and installation for our customer’s projects. We are proud of our reputation and have grown to become a premier designer and installer of natural stone, brick pavers, and retaining wall systems for the residential and commercial market. Our staff has been trained to pay attention to all details, which reflects on the craftsmanship of every project completed. We take great pride in our work... AND IT SHOWS! We feel this attitude is one of the most important contributors to our success and to the satisfaction of the customers we serve. We are also proud of the fact that our continued success has not diminished our commitment to individual details, and customer satisfaction. We believe that all installations should be permanent and relatively maintenance free. We are family-owned and operated with over 15 years combined experience. We proudly service central North Carolina. At Stone Image Works we use our own crews for all installations. Therefore, we warrant all workmanship of the interlocking paving stone installation as long as the original purchaser lives in the home. Our projects receive direct supervision from the Owner/Operator and with the combination of top quality materials and direct supervision we are confident our customers are 100% satisfied. We will be happy to provide you a list of references so you may personally see our true professionalism and quality. *Advantages of Paving Stone Driveways, Patios, Pool Decks and Walkways Paving stones define beauty, elegance and durability for driveways, pool decks, walkways and patios. A properly installed paving stone driveway won't crack, sag, shift or separate. It will look fantastic for generations, and if it ever becomes stained or marred by paint or oil it can be repaired quickly, easily and invisibly. Individual stones can be replaced with matching ones so that the surface looks exactly as it did before the accident occurred. This is impossible with any other type of pavement. The huge range of colors and patterns available makes customized design possible for any type of courtyard, patio, deck, or driveway. We will work with you to create the perfect match for your project, whether it is patio pavers for your deck or a complete landscape design to complement your new paving stone driveway and walkways.
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Marble and Granite questions, answered by experts
Granite and marble compare well against each other in terms of price, durability, and aesthetic appeal. Deciding which one is better depends on your personal style and preference. Both materials resist damage like chips and cracks well. You should seal both material types against staining and etching, but they’re still susceptible if oil, wine, coffee, tomato sauce, or juice are left on the countertop long enough. As material and installation costs range similarly, the deciding factor is your budget, design, and preferences.
Marble floors can crack if you aren’t careful, especially if the floors haven’t been properly installed or maintained. Marble does not withstand impact well, so falling objects like pots and pans can crack the material. Certain environmental conditions can also lead to cracks, such as excess humidity and severe temperature fluctuations. If you notice a crack, address it promptly to keep the issue from spreading.
Overall, granite tends to cost more than marble. Prices for each material will fluctuate depending on the source of the stone, your location, shipping costs, and the thickness of the material. Labor to install marble or granite countertops typically ranges from $35 to $45 per hour.
Granite and marble tile and slab costs compare as follows:
Marble tile: $7–$10
Granite tile: $5–$15
Marble slab: $25–$60
Granite slab: $50–$100
You can, in theory, tile your fireplace hearth with most tiles. However just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. For example, it’s much better to use unglazed tiles because glazed tiles are more resistant to cracking under extreme heat. Porcelain is more heat-resistant than ceramic, but you can still design the hearth as you like by putting the most heat-resistant tiles directly under the fire and, if it matches your style, add more decorative tiles further from the center of the fire.
Granite is heavier than quartz, since it has a higher density. Quartz is made up of engineered stone, which is why it tends to weigh less than granite. Most granite countertops are ¾-inch thick and weigh about 13 pounds per square foot.
The Ocracoke, NC homeowners’ guide to marble and granite services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Marble countertops have yet to go out of style, and likely won't any time soon. This strong, durable, and stunning material melds with most kitchen, bathroom, and even dining room designs. But how much do marble countertops cost to install?
Stone countertops are a big investment, so make sure you hire the right contractor to cut them. Here are tips on choosing the right on-site granite cutter.
