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Aurora Stone

Founded 2006 • With Angi since December 2008

5.0

(22) Verified Reviews

Business Details

Phone Number

Address

114 Marcy St.

East Syracuse, NY 13057

Description

Aurora Stone provides Custom Stone Services, Millwork, Stairs & Tile including Design; Templating; Fabrication and Installation for Residential and Commercial Projects. We are Master Craftsmen of the trade, becoming successful by combining an extensive technical knowledge with “Old World

Verified Reviews

A few reviews for this pro...
Devin P.
5.0
03/09/2016
I visited there showroom and spoke to Sandy, very informative and very professional. There isn't a question that she doesn't have an answer to. She walked us through each step and showed us what type of materials would be used in order to install the countertops.The timing was our most difficult piece to the puzzle and both Sandy and her Husband were able to accommodate. We wanted this project done while our family was on vacation so we didn't have to deal with the mess. Aurora stone was able to come to the house that week and laser the area for measurements. Once they had the measurements they needed a week to complete the order and prepare for install. While we were gone Sandy and our general contractor coordinated the install and when we got back from vacation our new sink and countertops were installed. I love supporting local business and Aurora stone is one of the best.
Description of Work
remove and replace old counters and sink.
Category
countertops, remodeling
JoAnn G.
5.0
01/20/2016
They did a wonderful job, It was done quickly - counter was installed three days after the measurements were taken. I cool on ? bt more satisfied.
Description of Work
Replaced kitchen counter.
Category
custom cabinets
David R.
5.0
01/15/2016
unknown
Description of Work
Kitchen and bathroom granite countertops. They are amazingly beautiful! Much prettier stone that other vendors we looked at. Very professional and beautiful installation.
Category
countertops, marble & granite
Asa P.
5.0
06/12/2015
Working with Aurora Stone's owners was a breeze. I had looked at Angie's List last (no idea why!) when I was on the search for countertops to go with our new cabinets. I had estimates from at least 4 other companies in the local area. I was disatisfied with a few company's lack of customer skills and even though they had the product I wanted, I was not comfortable investing $3000-$4000 in a company that didn't deserve my business. This was one of the reasons I was elated to find Sandy and her crew! She was very flexible with the meeting time as we had to go with our 18 month old and on a Saturday. The meeting was great and we picked out our stone on the spot and got the quote we wanted. I'll mention another reason I chose Aurora Stone: I was extremely honored and appreciative that they offered a Military discount. This 10% got the price down to our budget and we were very surprised to see the number even close to where we needed it as it seemed like Aurora offered a more superior product (1st cut premium grade granite) plus stellar customer service. We had the contract all set and deposit made a few weeks before the template as we installed the cabinets. The template was done 2 days after the cabinets were done (I was hoping for same day template because we called ahead but that didn't happen, which is understandable.) Template was easy and crew was respectful and very knowledgeable. Counter was installed earlier than scheduled (which was great!) the following Wednesday after the template (which was the Friday before.) Install took less than 2 hours and the crew was, again, polite, respectful, and did a terrific job. There's one seam towards the corner and it's hardly visible. We would work with Aurora Stone again in the future for sure and have been so happy with our results and overall interactions with this company. The countertops themselves, are amazing and much better than the previous laminate. I look forward to using them and taking great care of the natural stone. Thanks again!
Description of Work
Template and install of leathered Steel Grey granite in our kitchen to include 4" backsplash. We also received a complimentary Blanco 3-in-1 sink drain. We provided our own sink and faucet but the sink was placed into the granite by Aurora along with the cutout for the faucet.
Category
countertops, marble & granite

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your Service to our country! We are honored your chose Aurora Stone.
Craig T.
5.0
03/07/2015
I needed it done in a rush. I didn't think there was enough time for them to get it done, but they finished it faster than I needed. They went way above my expectations. Nice to see some businesses still care about customers.
Description of Work
Installed bathroom countertop.
Category
countertops
Joseph V.
5.0
01/15/2015
Excellent! All work done on time with professional installers. Owner on site through entire job start to finish. Well worth every dollar, so very happy!
Description of Work
Install new granite counters in kitchen
Category
countertops, marble & granite
MARY N.
5.0
07/11/2014
Love the counter tops! Sandy was so helpful in picking out the counter tops. And the sinks as well! She went above and beyond in helping pick out the perfect bathroom sink. Installing and measuring went very smoothly. Even though our old-style kitchen had a few quirks to be dealt with everything fit perfectly. If we ever need counter tops again, would not hesitate to call them up again.
Description of Work
Installed quartz kitchen / bathroom counter tops and sinks.
Category
countertops

Service Provider Response

Thank you, [Member name removed]! It was our pleasure! We so enjoyed working together and we are honored you chose Aurora Stone. Please call us for anything at all. We wish you and your family the best of everything. Sandy Murphy
Robert S.
5.0
06/27/2014
unknown
Category
countertops

Service Provider Response

Thank you. We are honored you called us!
Heidi R.
5.0
05/07/2014
unknown
Description of Work
Aurora stone put in all of our kitchen countertops. They were fantastic. I would highly recommend them to anyone. They are professional and just great to work with. They have a wonderful selection of granite to choose from. It was great to be able to go in to their shop and pick out the actual granite that would be going into my kitchen. Installation was easy and fast! I highly recommend them!!!
Category
countertops
Anne Marie S.
5.0
04/26/2014
This company is a hidden gem. Once you see their product, it is better than any other granite retail outlets in Syracuse including home depot, lowes, international granite, roma tile, busch products.
Description of Work
Granite countertops for kitchen
Category
countertops, marble & granite
Donna K.
5.0
04/17/2014
I super-shopped my new granite countertops. After all, granite is a huge investment and I've waited forty years to be able to afford it. I visited six granite fabricators in the Syracuse area before I finally realized that I hadn't checked Angie's list. That was the first time Aurora Stone popped up in my search. I called to check on price range and Sandy explained that they price by the job rather than per square foot. I was intrigued so I took my measurements and went to see what they had. Sandy immediately shared her enthusiasm for her work in walking us through the warehouse to look at their beautiful granite slabs while she shared more knowledge of granite than I ever expected to hear. Given Sandy's level of knowledge and experience, as well as the obvious quality of Aurora's granite, I fully expected the price to be well out of my budget. Wrong ! Her pricing was very competitive and was actually below the pricing of every other fabricator I had shopped. Sandy and Tom (the owners) are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their work but, beyond that, they are great people who are completely customer-oriented and dedicated to doing the job right. Concern for customer satisfaction has obviously been shared with their professional, friendly installers who arrive on time, do an amazing job and leave the area clean and beautiful. We have never done business with a vendor the caliber of Aurora Stone and we're SO happy we found them ! If you're looking for granite you're doing yourself a disservice if you don't at least check them out ! One visit is all it will take to convince you that these are the people you want to do business with.
Description of Work
Replaced laminate kitchen countertops and sink with granite countertops and stainless steel sink
Category
countertops, marble & granite
Charles W.
5.0
02/19/2014
Outstanding work and material.
Description of Work
Installed counters on my kitchen.
Category
countertops
Craig N.
5.0
11/20/2013
Stunning! We shopped quite a few granite places before finding Aurora stone on Angies list (don?t know why I didn't start with Angie?s list first--stupid me). The product is absolutely beautiful. I never realized granite had different grades until Sandy took us through her showroom and saw it with my own eyes--these guys and gals are passionate about their product. Aurora carries stone that's a grade above everywhere else we looked (and we visited 3 other fabricators). Take a look yourself and notice how "crisp" and "in focus" Aurora's slabs are. Plus, the engineer in me likes the idea that they use CNC equipment to cut the stone (computer controlled which is way more precise than a guy with a saw). Additionally, we had experienced great customer service throughout the process, but I was amazed when I called about a minor issue with one of our bathroom sinks and the owners stopped by the next day which was Saturday! Also, don?t let some of the comments on price scare you. Even though we ended up with a much better stone and exceptional service, we still found Aurora?s pricing to be competitive. Be sure to check out River Bordeaux. We put it in one of our bathrooms and our wall niches--it's our favorite!
Description of Work
Aurora is outfitting our entire home with granite during a whole house remodel -- kitchen, baths, laundry and wall niches. We're part way through the process. Our bathrooms and niches are completed and we're waiting on kitchen cabinets to arrive before having the kitchen countertops installed. I'll provide an update when our kitchen is done and hopefully some photos too.
Category
countertops
Mary W.
5.0
07/01/2013
Description of Work
Installed beautiful granite counter tops in our completely remodeled fifty year old kitchen.I can not say enough good things about Sondra and her employes.They are all top notch. I really enjoy the beauty of stone as does Sonrda and she enjoys sharing that passion with you. My wife and I are totally satisfyed with the experience we had purchasing our granite at Northstar.You must put them on your stone shopping list!!! You will be very glad you did.
Category
countertops, marble & granite
Sue S.
5.0
04/02/2013
Sandy spent a great deal of time educating me about how Northstar fabricates and installs their products. She was extremely helpful and patient. There was however a problem with the size of the faucet hole. It was a tiny bit too small. I called Sandy and she sent her guys back to the house to make things right. They were at my house within the hour and the faucet was installed and operation within minutes.
Description of Work
Installed quartz countertops, backsplash and stainless steel sink. They were very professional, prompt and did a great job with the installation.
Category
countertops
Don P.
3.0
03/18/2013
unknown
Description of Work
nice product very expensive 25%-30% above the competition
Category
countertops, marble & granite
Christine B.
5.0
12/18/2012
This was the smoothest, least problematic part of our kitchen remodel. Sandy was extremely generous with her time and advice. She and her installers were prompt, professional and friendly. We're very pleased with the finished product and would recommend Northstar Granite to anyone without any reservations.
Description of Work
Caesarstone custom countertops fabricated and installed.
Category
countertops
Catherine D.
5.0
08/16/2012
See above. Sondra called not once but twice after installation to ensure everything was what we had wanted and that we were pleased with our choice and installation outcome.
Description of Work
Northstar Granite templated and installed a bathroom counter top in Blue Pearl granite approx. 97" X 22" with a 3" backsplash and two undermount sinks. The cut and polish of the top received was as promised. My husband and I got to choose from a variety of corner and edge options. The basic, most popular, of these choices were included in the price, as were the Solera triple glazed porcelain sinks in a medium size.Our own contractor was responsible for the tear out and disposal of our old laminate top, sinks, and fixtures, as well as new fixture installation. There were no changes or reconfigurations involved. It was simple, straightforward replacement. If you do not have or know a contractor, Northstar offers these services for an additional charge.What makes Northstar Granite different from the rest, is that Sondra Murphy is the owner, operator, sales person. She knows where each piece of marble and granite comes from, and can launch into a detailed description and the qualities of each. Northstar only uses first cut quality, premium grade stones, and their depth and quality speak for themselves. She does not have teams of employees, just a core of knowledgable, well-trained, proficient, and proud employees. The ones that cut and polish your stone are the same ones who template and later install your stone. Like her, they do it all. Be prepared to spend some time when you go in because she takes you on a tour of the manufacturing plant and process. (About half the slab choices are located down in the plant itself.) Sondra descibes every step, and can lay her hands on the location of each tool, and descibe how and why it is used. She knows every detail of her business inside and out. There is no traditional "showroom," just a wide variety of slabs both in the plant and outside, so come dressed to walk-or "hike" as Sondra puts it!
Category
marble & granite
Barry B.
5.0
12/30/2011
Northstar Granite was courteous and thoroughly professional. My wife and I were given a tour of the workshop where we gained an introductory knowledge of Granite and how our countertops would be manufactured. We met the crew performing the stonework and were impressed with their knowledge and passion for their craft. We chose the type of granite we liked and picked out 2 (out of choice of 3) slabs from which our countertops would be fabricated. I provided initial measurments from which the estimate was made. Crew came to home to make templates for countertops and verify measurments. Minor adjustments were discussed and agreed upon. Communication with Northstar Granite was easy and always a pleasure. Installation was actually accomplished earlier than originally scheduled. We are delighted with our new granite countertops and consder Northstar Granite OUR Granite Countertop providers of choice! We Most Highly recommend Northstar Granite for your Granite Countertop projects.
Description of Work
Work consisted of tearout and removal of existing laminate countertops and backsplash, sink and faucets and fabrication and installation of new custom granite countertops w/backsplash and sink.
Category
countertops, marble & granite
Joseph V.
5.0
06/26/2011
Our installation went without a hitch. Starting with the initial measuring of our kitchen to the final installation. The install guys were polite, clean and most competent. They had an attention to detail ensuring that the fit was exact and just right. After the job they cleaned up and left us with a wonderful looking, perfectly fitting countertop that we just love ! We and give Northstar Granite only our highest rating and encourage everyone looking for a counter to visit them and find discover just how happy we are !
Description of Work
From the start of our looking for a Granite Counter Northstar Granite, came to the top as far as being so willing to assist us in our selection. The staff, Sandy Murphy, was so knowledgable and helpful. She gave us the impression that it was important to her that we made the right selection, one that we would simply just love. Sandy worked with ous in selection of the counter and other options such as sink selection, backsplash and so on. Our kitchen required three seperate slabs of counter with one rather difficult corner. Other suppliers were distant and cold and offered little or no assistance. Northstar stood head and shoulders above the others making us comfortable with our selection.
Category
countertops, marble & granite
steve C.
5.0
05/15/2010
Very professional
Description of Work
Installed granite countertop
Category
countertops, marble & granite
Thomas M.
5.0
12/29/2008
You go in shopping at some of these places and the people are completely arrogant, but the people at Northstar just took all the time in the world with me and were super nice about everything. The pricing was fantastic and their quality was impeccable. Their price was about $700 lower than the nearest competitor's bid. The price wasn't necessarily the reason I chose them, but it was a pleasant surprise after meeting them. After talking to them I felt really comfortable with hiring Northstar.
Description of Work
I hired Northstar Granite to install some granite countertops.
Category
countertops, marble & granite

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    Services Offered

    Custom cut and hand polished Natural and Engineered Stone Surfacing. Fabrication & Installation of Countertops, Vanities, Shower and Fireplace surrounds. Custom Handmade & hand forged iron and stainless steels corbels for cantilevered/overhang support as required by the Marble Institute of America. Full CNC fabrication facility. Millwork, Stairs & introducing Tile. Residential and Commercial. WBE Certification pending. Appointments available.

    Services Not Offered

    Aurora Stone employees are not licensed plumbers or electricians. These services should be performed by trained and certified skilled individuals.

    Frequently Asked Questions & Answers about Aurora Stone

    How is Aurora Stone overall rated?

    Aurora Stone is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    What days are Aurora Stone open?

    Aurora Stone is open:

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    What payment options does Aurora Stone provide

    Aurora Stone accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover

    Does Aurora Stone offer free estimates?

    No, Aurora Stone does not offer free project estimates.

    Does Aurora Stone offer eco-friendly accreditations?

    Yes, Aurora Stone offers eco-friendly accreditations.

    Does Aurora Stone offer a senior discount?

    No, Aurora Stone does not offer a senior discount.

    Are warranties offered by Aurora Stone?

    No, Aurora Stone does not offer warranties.

    What services does Aurora Stone offer?

    Aurora Stone offers the following services: Custom cut and hand polished Natural and Engineered Stone Surfacing. Fabrication & Installation of Countertops, Vanities, Shower and Fireplace surrounds. Custom Handmade & hand forged iron and stainless steels corbels for cantilevered/overhang support as required by the Marble Institute of America. Full CNC fabrication facility. Millwork, Stairs & introducing Tile. Residential and Commercial. WBE Certification pending. Appointments available.

    Are there any services Aurora Stone does not offer?

    Aurora Stone employees are not licensed plumbers or electricians. These services should be performed by trained and certified skilled individuals.