Getting Started

I’m a New/Returning Customer

  • We highly recommend scheduling an appointment before coming to view our material, especially if you’ve never worked with us. With 300+ full slab materials on-site, Capital Granite houses one of the largest fabricator inventories in Michigan, and our goal is to educate you on those materials so you can make the most informed decision. Booking time with us also allows us to give you the individualized experience that is the signature of Capital Granite’s customer service. Call or click below to get started.

    Helpful things to bring:

    • A layout drawing with measurements of your area(s).

    • A cabinet door, floor sample, tile sample, and/or paint swatches, for color matching.

  • To begin pricing your job, we need to know the dimensions and layout of your area(s). Our goal is to produce a high-quality product that flows naturally and contains the least number of seams possible. Your dimensions and layout can impact which materials you’re able to consider, and the number of slabs required to complete your job. Download our graph paper below to get started. (This drawing is for estimating purposes only. We will make exact templates of your area(s) once you finalize an order).

    Helpful Tips:

    • Use an ‘X’ symbol to indicate which edge(s) should be finished.

    • Note where overhangs exist (if applicable)

    • Note where sink and faucet are located (if applicable)

    • Note where backsplash would exist (if applicable)

  • If you‘re a returning client, and/or already know exactly what you’re looking for, submit a quote request below.

I’m a Contractor

  • Enjoy benefits like deposit waivers, payment terms, and loyalty-based priority scheduling when you become a Business Account with us. The addition of stone countertops often happens in conjunction with other home projects, so we partner with builders, designers, cabinet makers, tile companies, and more, to create a seamless experience for all involved.

    Contact us for details.

  • Whether you’re booking for yourself or on behalf of your client, we recommend scheduling an appointment before coming to view our material, especially if you’ve never worked with us. With 300+ full slab materials on-site, Capital Granite houses one of the largest fabricator inventories in Michigan, and our goal is to educate you on those materials so you can make the most informed decision. Booking time with us also allows us to give you the individualized experience that is the signature of Capital Granite’s customer service. Call or click below to get started.

    Helpful things to bring:

    • A layout drawing with measurements of your area(s).

    • A cabinet door, floor sample, tile sample, and/or paint swatches, for color matching.

  • If you‘re a returning client, and/or already know exactly what you’re looking for, submit a quote request below.

Our Process

Capital granite’s pricing system

 When viewing our material, you will notice that we assign a certain price group to each color we have showcased. These groups range from A-I followed by our Specialty category. Price groups are solely meant to help with budgeting purposes and do not mean that one stone is superior to another based on the group it resides in. We only bring in materials that we believe will produce the most beautiful, longest-lasting finished product, so the price group does not speak to the quality of the stone. A stone’s price group is predominantly driven by availability and demand for that color.

“I like the fact that we take the time to thoroughly educate our customers on our products and processes rather than focusing on simply making a sale. Our team truly wants to make sure our customers are satisfied with their finished products, especially since they are letting our work into their homes for years to come.”

— Samantha Fletcher, Marketing

When it comes to pricing your specific project, we recommend scheduling an appointment at one of our showrooms so we can capture every detail that needs to be factored into your estimate. The fabrication of a natural/engineered stone product is a multifaceted process, and we like to make sure we are giving you a price that is not only accurate but also reflective of your desires. It’s for that reason that we don’t advertise certain pricing per square foot before understanding your project as many factors can alter a price, such as vein movement, edge profiles, cut-outs, layout, and supports.

Edge Profiles

  • 1/4"x1/4" Bevel

  • 3/8"x3/8" Bevel

  • 3/8" Radius Top

  • 1" Radius Bullnose

  • Bell

  • Bullnose

  • Flat Standard

  • Ogee

  • Ogee Bullnose

  • Ogee Radius bottom

  • Rocked

  • Victorian

  • Waterfall

  • Zero

  • Mitered

Templating

Templating is when we’ll conduct a detailed and accurate measure of your area(s). We’ll start by reviewing the job details with you to ensure accuracy and that all necessary details are accounted for. Your material choice and layout will determine which steps we take next. In some applications, we utilize an old-school method of crafting templates out of wooden lauan to your exact specifications. In others, we utilize advanced technology by producing a template via our digital lasers. Both methods produce the same result, but we feel some cases are better served by certain methods. Once the area is templated, we will discuss final seam placements with you, followed by a thorough clean-up.

Items to complete prior to your template:

  • Material selection finalized

  • Edge profile finalized

  • Sink information finalized and sink(s) onsite if Capital Granite is not supplying

  • Faucet information finalized and faucet(s) onsite if Capital Granite is not supplying

  • Stove/appliance information finalized

  • Cabinets in place

If you have existing countertops, please keep these intact. In some cases, the existing backsplash may need to be removed for us to perform an accurate measure, but our templating professional will assess that once onsite and will conduct the removal if needed.

Fabrication

As your job moves through our fabrication facility, there are several stations it will pass through, depending on the intricacies of it. In every scenario though, a job will begin on the saw. From there, it may pass through the CNC followed by an edging machine that applies an initial edge profile. We believe machines and technology are necessary and beneficial, but we also value the craft of a skilled tradesman, which is why we finish every piece by hand polishing each edge. The last stop is quality control, where we inspect each piece to make sure it is a direct reflection of our customer’s expectations.

  • Saw

    Before any cuts are made on the saw, we first analyze the material against the template drawing/lauan templates to determine the best possible flow as it pertains to veining and overall makeup of the slab. Our saw experts are extremely skilled when it comes to figuring out the best way to utilize a slab, so we give them the creative freedom to craft your unique piece. Once layout is determined, they conduct a rough cut of all the pieces required.

  • Splash Milling

    If your job contains backsplash, or in some cases shower pieces, we like to take the extra step to mill the splash pieces down from standard 1-1/4” material thickness to ¾” thickness. Not only does it grant you a little more space on your countertop, but we believe it makes for a cleaner looking application as well. It’s a step that often gets bypassed in many fabrication processes, but we believe it’s one that’s fully worth the effort.

  • Bed Polishing

    Next is our bed polish machine. This is an additional step we take that allows us to hone the bottom side of the countertop, thus eliminating any rough patches or netting that may be intact because of the quarrying or manufacturing process. This will provide you with a smooth underlay for any piece of your countertop that is open to exposure. Overhangs are the common areas where this application is most appreciated.

  • CNC

    Any piece that involves a sink cut out or a custom edge (e.g., Waterfall, Ogee or Victorian) will move on to our CNC machine after bed polishing. Our CNC professionals will precisely load each piece onto the machine, followed by the proper programming that will craft the piece to the desired specs.

  • Pro-Edge

    Our pro-edging machine is what produces most of our standard edges like flat, bullnose or radiuses. The machinist will carefully position the piece onto the pro-edge and program the machine accordingly. Upon completion, the piece will be loaded onto a cart in preparation for the next step.

  • Rodding

    Rodding is an added step we take with some pieces to ensure that they will transport safely during the installation process. Because we make the effort to produce the least number of seams possible, it means that we end up with much larger, more oblong pieces to fabricate/install. It is for this reason that we must rod some pieces to ensure they stay together during transport without jeopardizing the quality of them as some pieces are more delicate than others.

  • Hand Polishing

    Our hand polishing department is one where our old school mentality comes into play. We believe that nothing compares to the quality of a skilled tradesmen, which is why we finish every edge by hand. It is during this step that our polishers spend time putting seams together to ensure the perfect match, finishing out edges with certain radius details, and finishing things like inside corners and splash pieces.

  • Quality Control

    The final step in our fabrication process. Quality control is where we spend time ensuring that each detail accurately reflects the specs and customer expectations of the job. We inspect every piece as though it’s going into our own home.

installation

The most exciting part of the process - the installation of your new natural/engineered stone surface!

Upon arrival, you can expect our crew to introduce themselves and explain the installation process. They’ll then prep your home for installation by laying down drop cloths in the areas we’ll be working within, to help protect your floor and ensure the area(s) remains safe and clean. Removal of all top cabinet drawers will follow, along with taping off all the tops of your base cabinets to prep for caulk. Once we’ve finished preparations, we’ll then bring in your tops and set them in place on the cabinets. It’s at this point that we may need to make onsite modifications to ensure your countertops are level and perfectly flat. Once everything is set in place, we’ll begin utilizing our seam setters, which help to pull any necessary seams together, leaving you with a finish that flows smoothly. If sinks and backsplash are included, we spend time mounting and installing those pieces next. Our final step involves caulking all of your countertops to the cabinets and walls/splash.

Upon completion, we will thoroughly sweep up any debris that we have created, conduct a thorough cleaning of your countertops, and will end with an educational session on how best to care for and maintain your stone for years to come.

Items to complete before your installation:

  • Removal of existing countertops (if Capital Granite is not conducting)

  • Ensure the driveway is clear and accessible

  • Ensure there is a clear path to the area where the installation is occurring

  • Ensure sink base cabinets are emptied

Pay Online

You can submit payment via our website through our secure payment portal.