"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/harlingen/lj-construction-reviews-4514503.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Chimely Construction","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Sandra E."},"reviewBody":"Chimely Construction did an excellent job in remodeling my entire kitchen. New gorgeous cabinets with excellent details, granite counter tops, beautiful stained job. All workers were great at cleaning after every days work, and making sure that we were informed about everything they were doing made the job easier for us."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/mcallen/chimely-construction-reviews-6379511.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Sublime Custom Stone LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"James W."},"reviewBody":"This was a great, stress free experience. I expected a mess tearing out my old countertops. They cleaned as they went and really made no mess at all. It seemed to go smoothly and efficiently and at the end of the day I LOVE the new granite countertops and sink. What a difference, "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/san-antonio/sublime-custom-stone-llc-reviews-269472.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"South Texas Home Renovations LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Victor G."},"reviewBody":"Mr. Johnson knows what he is doing. Master Bath Removed my non-working jacuzzi and replaced it with a walk-in glass shower with nickel faucets. Removed the tile floor and replaced it with the new waterproof Laminate (lifetime manufacture warranty) that he recommended. Installed new toilet, vanity and granite counter top. Kitchen My kitchen had been long overdue for an upgrade. Removed the old yellow laminate from the countertops and replaced with granite. Removed wall and made the extra space into a small open bar. Installed new light fixtures. Kitchen cabinets remained. To cut costs, Julio recommended replacing only the doors while sanding and re-varnishing the current wood. Replaced and installed new appliances.
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/mcallen/south-texas-home-renovations-llc-reviews-7495716.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"AZTEC FINE HOMES","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Merrie V."},"reviewBody":" In a word, this job was HORRIBLE, A LIVING NIGHTMARE. I found Aztec Fine Homes in the yellow pages under "mobile home leveling" and their ad also listed remodeling. On the day I met Oscar Duran, I asked ?the contractor? if he was licensed and bonded, as it is a requirement of my gated community. He either told me yes, or led me to believe he was, or I could not or would not have hired him. He has since informed me that in Texas general contractors do not have to be licensed and bonded, just insured. That means that Oscar Duran misrepresented himself. After meeting my renter, Oscar became very angry, rude, and has refused to enter to do any work if she is present, only if I am here. Since I returned to work full time in mid-August, that is nearly impossible.
Maybe the trimming of the tree was the one thing that went well, except for the partially broken branch that was left. From all I've gathered now, I was massively OVERCHARGED, possibly double a "reasonable rate." I expected a contractor to be on site daily, overseeing the work; Oscar Duran was rarely here and often unaware of work being done.
The jobs were begun in mid-July and scheduled to take 3 to 4 weeks. On September 28, after 2 1/2 months, the last part of their work stopped. Nothing has been done since. Oscar keeps emailing that he will send a crew; I surely do not want the same people (Jairo, Daniel, Javier, ...) who did such a poor job the first time.
Throughout my mobile, more of my original laminate flooring is separating than had been before. I cannot believe the mobile was leveled.
I requested flexible water lines, but was given PVC pipe. He later agreed that we had discussed it, but said that I had not asked for it. A Master Plumber has now told me that the water lines were not laid on the ground (slab) nor hung with hangers from the beams; they are simply hanging unsupported between the mobile and the ground. The Master Plumber also told me that the new drain pipes are not draining properly.
My air conditioning company told me that the repair and replacement of the ductwork was okay, but that one vent in my bedroom had never been connected to the ductwork, so that I have been cooling the outside for months -- and possibly allowing "critters" to enter my room or the ductwork. I had to pay this company to repair the work.
Aztec spent weeks removing and replacing the floor and sub-floor. For days, I had to walk out the front door, around and enter the back door, just to have access to my bathroom. I was charged extra for some kind of support beams they said I needed, AFTER the work was all completed. They did virtually nothing to keep the place clean of sawdust and debris while working, something I specifically mentioned since I have limited mobility. They took a sample to match my existing laminate, found they could not match it, and chose another that they told me would be just a slightly different color. IT was installed so poorly that there are gaps between the boards which fill with dirt. The ends where the two laminates meet were not joined at all; because the laminates were different sizes, they cut some boards, just where it is most visible between the kitchen and the living room. Many boards are not level, so when I roll over them with a rolling chair, I bump up or down (and chip board edges). They caulked the large gaps; it looks terrible. The Installation Manager from the flooring store inspected the job and told me that the floor was not level and that the installation was done so poorly that it should be removed and completely replaced. The laminate removed could not be reused, so I have purchased another several hundred square feet of laminate.
The pantry shelves have unfinished edges. The screws used to install the shelves were so long that they protruded into the adjoining bedroom. I had to hire someone to remove and replace the screws so that no one would injure themselves on the rows of 1/4 to 1/2 inch screw tips in 4 rows across one end of the room. I still have to fill the now-existing holes.
Oscar told me that he only used poplar wood for cabinets. The cabinets Jairo built were made of 3/4 inch plywood and were poorly finished with rough surfaces. Jairo and Daniel spent weeks re-sanding (in my home with fine sand covering everything) and repainting. The final job was only slightly better. The "best" part was that I had asked for the cabinets to be extended to the ceiling, so as to utilize the unused distance above most cabinets. Jairo built the cabinets the same height, but raised them to the ceiling. My cabinets are now 2 feet above the countertops. They are so high that a 5 foot person can walk under them. It is also impossible for anyone to reach all but the lowest cabinet, and that only with difficulty. The upper cabinets are almost useless. I also asked for sliding shelves in all the cabinets; I received none. The lower cabinets had no shelves built in. Because I repeated my request for sliding shelves, they left me two long unfinished boards to use for my shelves. I will have to hire someone to cut and install them. No handles were purchased for cabinets or drawers. I bought them, but Oscar refused to install them, except for my cutting board (putting a screw through the board itself) and the bifold pantry doors, which have been hung so crookedly that one door keeps coming off the track when opened. This handle was mounted crooked. The upper cabinet doors are all mounted on a slight angle so that the distance to the ceiling varies from one side to the other side of the cabinet as much as one inch in about 6 linear feet. It is noticeable everywhere.
The granite top was scheduled to be installed on 4 different dates. It was finally installed on Saturday night (ending about 8:00 pm), September 28, nearly a month after the entire job was to be finished. The seams are not smooth or level and are visible; there are numerous small chips everywhere; there is one large crack with a large gouge of wood out of the cabinet below. The end of the free standing cabinet next to the stove is completely unfinished, with the end of the underlying plywood exposed and unpainted. The 4 inch backsplash does not touch the existing walls, but is about 1/2 inch away. None of this has been addressed. In addition, the cabinets were built to full height, then the underlying plywood and granite were installed, raising the height several inches. I have to sit in front of the counters and sink to prepare food or to wash dishes. The counters are so high that is causing physical pain to reach that high. Oscar would NOT allow the granite to be installed until I made the final payment. That kept me from having a counter, sink, faucet, or running water in the kitchen for 2 1/2 months. If I had not made that final payment, I would not have had a kitchen to use at all. This lost my chance to withhold some payment in order to insure that all work would be completed. It also contradicted the contract which said I was to pay only as each job was completed.
When asked about the huge holes in the kitchen ceiling, Oscar said he had no idea that ripping out walls mi"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/la-feria/aztec-fine-homes-reviews-5647946.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Lone Star Granite","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Linda W."},"reviewBody":"They did a super-professional and beautiful job. They were on time and everything was great. I have use their services for the past six years. I would absolutely use Lone Star Granite again."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/edinburg/lone-star-granite-reviews-7372014.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Hicks Carpet One Floor & Home","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Sandra B."},"reviewBody":"The work was good. The only thing I was dissatisfied with was they were going to install granite countertops for me but we ended up not having the countertops installed. I had prepaid and I never got that money back even though they said that they would refund it."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/san-antonio/hicks-carpet-one-floor-and-home-reviews-269342.htm"},"position":9}]}
Marble And Granite Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in La Villa, TX
The overall experience was great from start to finish. I was truly impressed with their professionalism and craftsmanship. They installed all new wood flooring, book shelves on each side of room, and a custom built desk with granite countertop. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking...
Daniel T.
5.0
03/2016
Jiame (pronounced "Jaime") was very accessible and easy to reach. We made arrangement for him to come to my home and he arrived on time. I described the job and drew out a very rough sketch for him, and he measured the space and brainstormed ideas with me. He showed up again a couple of...
Sandra E.
5.0
12/2014
Chimely Construction did an excellent job in remodeling my entire kitchen. New gorgeous cabinets with excellent details, granite counter tops, beautiful stained job. All workers were great at cleaning after every days work, and making sure that we were informed about everything they were...
James W.
5.0
07/2014
This was a great, stress free experience. I expected a mess tearing out my old countertops. They cleaned as they went and really made no mess at all. It seemed to go smoothly and efficiently and at the end of the day I LOVE the new granite countertops and sink. What a difference,
Victor G.
5.0
12/2013
Mr. Johnson knows what he is doing. Master Bath Removed my non-working jacuzzi and replaced it with a walk-in glass shower with nickel faucets. Removed the tile floor and replaced it with the new waterproof Laminate (lifetime manufacture warranty) that he recommended. Installed new...
They did a super-professional and beautiful job. They were on time and everything was great. I have use their services for the past six years. I would absolutely use Lone Star Granite again.
Sandra B.
4.0
04/2011
The work was good. The only thing I was dissatisfied with was they were going to install granite countertops for me but we ended up not having the countertops installed. I had prepaid and I never got that money back even though they said that they would refund it.
Hello, I’m Jose Cesar Estrada, a specialist in whole house remodeling with over 17 years of experience. I recently completed a comprehensive home transformation, including a modern kitchen with custom cabinetry and quartz countertops, luxurious bathrooms with walk-in showers and heated floors, updated living and dining areas with hardwood flooring and custom built-ins, revamped bedrooms with custom closet systems, and enhanced exterior landscaping and outdoor living spaces. This project exemplifies my dedication to quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
"We are extremely happy with the results of our new bathroom. Work was clean and met all our needs. Thank you Mr. Jose Estrada and staff."
Natividad S on May 2025
Hello, I’m Jose Cesar Estrada, a specialist in whole house remodeling with over 17 years of experience. I recently completed a comprehensive home transformation, including a modern kitchen with custom cabinetry and quartz countertops, luxurious bathrooms with walk-in showers and heated floors, updated living and dining areas with hardwood flooring and custom built-ins, revamped bedrooms with custom closet systems, and enhanced exterior landscaping and outdoor living spaces. This project exemplifies my dedication to quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
"We are extremely happy with the results of our new bathroom. Work was clean and met all our needs. Thank you Mr. Jose Estrada and staff."
With over 5 years of experience in the painting industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything ! We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give EVERGREEN PAINTING & MORE Service a call today, we look forward to working with you!
With over 5 years of experience in the painting industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything ! We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give EVERGREEN PAINTING & MORE Service a call today, we look forward to working with you!
South Texas Construction is your one stop shop for all of your home improvement needs. Prompt and professional service is the only way we do business. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction each and every time we get a project in front of us. Contact us for any home remodeling projects or handyman jobs/repairs.
"For the price, the work the crew did was unbelievable. Outstanding work ethic and results. This is a must use company. I will definitely hire them again for my next project."
Frank P on January 2020
South Texas Construction is your one stop shop for all of your home improvement needs. Prompt and professional service is the only way we do business. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction each and every time we get a project in front of us. Contact us for any home remodeling projects or handyman jobs/repairs.
"For the price, the work the crew did was unbelievable. Outstanding work ethic and results. This is a must use company. I will definitely hire them again for my next project."
Welcome to South Texas Multiservices! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!
"The service was great, and I’m more than satisfied with the results. Well done. "
Fernando L on May 2025
Welcome to South Texas Multiservices! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!
"The service was great, and I’m more than satisfied with the results. Well done. "
**WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE NOW OFFER HARDSCAPE AND PAVER SERVICES** We take pride in offering a wide range of outdoor landscape services, including hardscaping, pavers installation, firepits, sod installation, lawn fertilization, sprinkler installation, and sprinkler turn-on service. Our experienced team is equipped to handle any outdoor project, ensuring that you have a beautiful and functional landscape and outdoor space. In addition to our landscaping services, ask us about the other essential services that we offer, including Flagstone Patios and Retaining Walls. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to ensure that your home is always in the best possible condition.
"These guys were professional, polite, reasonably priced and did a great job."
Morgan B on August 2023
**WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE NOW OFFER HARDSCAPE AND PAVER SERVICES** We take pride in offering a wide range of outdoor landscape services, including hardscaping, pavers installation, firepits, sod installation, lawn fertilization, sprinkler installation, and sprinkler turn-on service. Our experienced team is equipped to handle any outdoor project, ensuring that you have a beautiful and functional landscape and outdoor space. In addition to our landscaping services, ask us about the other essential services that we offer, including Flagstone Patios and Retaining Walls. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to ensure that your home is always in the best possible condition.
"These guys were professional, polite, reasonably priced and did a great job."
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.
We will help guide you through the building or remodeling process step by step.
We will help guide you through the building or remodeling process step by step.
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FAQs for marble and granite service projects in La Villa, TX
Installing a marble backsplash costs about $2,200 on average, ranging from $600 to $6,000, depending on the variety of marble and the labor costs to prep and install.
Common types of marble used for backsplashes include:
Makrana: $12 per square foot
Pink: $25 per square foot
Carrara: $40 per square foot
Statuatrio: $50 per square foot
Cultured: $65 per square foot
Travertine: $75 per square foot
Danby: $80 per square foot
Calacatta: $180 per square foot
Marble countertops cost$3,000 on average, ranging from about $2,000 to $5,000, depending on the type of marble, square footage, location, and whether you use tiles or slabs. Another major cost factor to consider is the grading of the marble, which determines its quality level.
Use this grading system when selecting marble for countertops:
Grade A: Nearly perfect with subtle veining
Grade B: Minor flaws such as pits, fissures, or blotches
Grade C: Minor and major flaws like chipping and cracks requiring repair
Grade D: Significant damage needing repair, with dark veining and pronounced colors
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.
Installing granite kitchen countertops costs about $3,250, ranging from $2,000 to $4,000, depending on the quantity and quality of the granite, use of granite tile or granite slabs, the type of granite, and its color and texture.
Varieties of granite include:
Alaska white: $35 per square foot
Ubatuba: $30–$60 per square foot
Silver cloud: $35–$40 per square foot
Absolute black: $45–$60 per square foot
Black galaxy: $50–$70 per square foot
Blue Louise: $70–$100 per square foot
Crema Bordeaux: $80 per square foot
Solarius: $60 per square foot
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
The La Villa, TX homeowners’ guide to marble and granite services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
When fabricators cut a slab, they leave leftover pieces sold as granite remnants. Granite remnants can be perfect for small countertops and save you money.
Slate tile offers an upscale, durable flooring option. Our guide explores the pros and cons of slate tile flooring so you can decide if it’s right for you.