Countertop Install Preparation

Q. How should I prepare for installation and how long will it take?
A.The Average installation usually takes about 4 hours from start to finish.

Recommendations to Prepare for Installations

Installation Preparedness:
Granite countertops are extremely heavy, and installers need clear access to entry ways.
Please have your walkways and driveways as clear as possible.

Removal:
Homeowners that are handy can do the removal and demo only if they are comfortable doing so, but Minnesota Countertops waits for demo completion to ensure that the everything is ready when it comes time for countertop installation.

Cabinets:
We recommend that you empty all cabinets and drawers.

Safety:
Please remove any breakable items and cover items to protect them from dust.
Granite installation can create a lot of dust.
Our installers do try to control the mess the best they can, but please remember that this is construction and it is by definition a messy business.

Faucets:
Please have ready any faucets, soap dispensers, hot water taps, dishwasher air gaps, reverse osmosis filters, or any other items that need to be drilled into the countertops.

Sinks:
Top mount sinks will be cut on site and whenever possible will be done outside, in a garage, or in a shop.
Undermount sinks are cut and polished at our shop and attached at the job site.

Cook Tops and Ranges:
These will be cut on site and whenever possible and done outside, in a garage, or in a shop whenever possible.

Dishwashers:
These need to be in their final position so that we can attach them to the countertop.
All other appliances need to be out of the area.