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The Grout Doctor
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Serving Check, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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The Grout Doctor of Roanoke, Lynchburg and Smith Mountain Lake is proud to be of service to our neighbors, friends, and community.\n\nWe are a locally owned franchise and operated by a USARMY veteran. In fact, we operate 2 large franchise territories across Central Virginia - including Richmond. We also have the support of the national Grout Doctor franchise network. We ONLY hire w-2 employees and they are highly skilled and trained on our processes. I am the owner of these businesses and am a Certified Corporate Trainer for the Grout Doctor Global Franchise Corporation - meaning I train many new franchisees. We are professionally insured and all employees are covered by Worker's Comp.\n\nOur business has consistently grown to be among the top franchises in our national network of Grout Doctors by focusing on customer satisfaction through integrity, honesty, and quality workmanship. We look forward to adding you to our list of satisfied customers. We do have a $250 JOB MINIMUM.

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Stone Countertops questions, answered by experts

The best way to save money on countertop installation is to choose an affordable material. For example, if you have a busy kitchen and need durability, choose a more affordable but lasting material like granite countertops. Likewise, if you don't use your countertops often, you can use a softer material that costs less than more sturdy ones. 

Another way to cut costs is to remove and dispose of the existing countertops yourself, if possible. That way, countertop installers can get straight to placing the new feature, reducing labor costs.

Quartzite is more expensive than granite, largely because of its rarity. Granite is naturally more common. A granite slab generally costs $40 to $60 per square foot (excluding super-rare types), while quartzite slabs cost anywhere from $50 to $150 per square foot. 

With both materials, it’s usually more affordable to purchase stones that are readily available in your location. You may need to import other stones, which come at a higher cost.

One of the primary benefits of a soapstone countertop is that the material is heat-resistant. You can put a hot pan on soapstone, and it won’t scorch or crack. Despite being able to handle extreme heat, soapstone is much softer than granite, quartz and similar materials. This means that it scratches easily, so you should not prepare food directly on the surface.

Onyx countertops have pros and cons. If you seal it properly and take care not to damage it, it can make a good countertop surface. However, it's more often used in bathrooms, where it’s less likely to sustain damage. Having an onyx kitchen countertop is possible, but you’ll need to take extra care not to burn, stain, or otherwise damage the material.

Yes, updating your countertops can increase your home's resale value. High-quality, stylish countertops play a significant role in a property's overall appeal and can attract potential buyers. The impact is greatest when replacing outdated, chipped, or stained countertops, or when upgrading from a low-end material like laminate to a high-end, durable one such as granite, quartz, or other natural stone. While you may not recoup the entire cost, investing in attractive, durable countertops is a smart move, as kitchen and bathroom updates often have the most significant impact on a buyer's opinion. For the best results, ensure they are professionally installed.

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