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Jonathan G.
18:03 01 Dec 18
My wife and I had Fabio, Francisco, and their amazing crew install a gorgeous piece of granite in our home. Not only did they take their time to help us select the perfect piece, but they were very helpful throughout the entire process. They are very knowledgeable and clearly take pride in their work. Everyone who has come by our house has been in awe of how the product looks. I highly recommend them for any project small or large.read more
Ju Ro
00:42 08 Dec 18
A really great experience from beginning to end with this company. My wife was treated so well by the staff in the show room, while choosing the right product. As they made the template in our home they pointed out everything we needed to consider. And during the installation, they were quick and respectful of our home. My family could not be happier. Thanks againread more
Gina Paulino
19:05 08 Nov 18
I have never seen faster, more impeccable work done! This company is phenomenal! I cannot say enough! The owner and all the employees are so professional and kind and easy to work with. Their prices are better. Their work comes out nicer. You cannot go wrong! We LOVE the kitchen makeover we received. We get compliments all the time! Thank you so much!
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Erxhan Kamberi
20:03 22 Nov 18
I have to say our experience was great with Global marble Granite inc the right from Jack in the store to Fabio the owner and installer, and his crew. The communication was excellent as was the installation and workmanship. I was impressed watching the installation. The price was great too. The measurements were on point. Would highly recommend.read more
David Archie
03:05 03 Nov 18
I highly recommend Global Marble and Granite for your project. From start to finish, we received the best customer service you could ask for. Jonh was awesome in covering all the details from start to finish. We picked our granite slab out with many detailed veins. What made this interesting for us was, once the measurements were taken, we returned to the warehouse and had the measurement template cut to our specifications. I don't believe there's another place that sells granite where you actually tell them how you want your granite cut. Now...that's EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. The installers were awesome too. Very knowledgeable and professional. You won't be disappointed with Global Marble and Granite . These guys are the BEST!!!!read more
Arthur Silva
17:42 24 Dec 18
My new kitchen countertops was installed recently and I can't tell you how happy I am with the granite and the whole experience at Global marble Granite . Upon arriving they assigned me to a sales rep, Jack was wonderful, friendly, professional and very accommodating. After a day or two I had decided that I needed to change the color of my granite and add a larger sink, Saul again was very accommodating and helpful. Julio and John arrived to install the granite and were wonderful, they made the adjustments necessary to install the granite, explaining everything as they worked. They too were so personable, professional and very hard workers. When the job was complete, they walked me through the care of the granite. I feel the Global Employees that I worked with went above and beyond and in today's world. That says a lot. My kitchen is gorgeous and I recommend Global marble Granite to anyone looking for countertops.read more
DAVID LITCHMAN
18:40 11 Jan 19
Had estimates from two other companies. Global beat both their prices. The showroom had a lot of samples to choose from in full sheets not a little square to choose from. They were prompt and the installation was great. Great staff. Highly recommend.read more
Geno D
23:57 14 Jan 19
The best company for granite in southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod! The staff is knowledgeable, professional, fast and courteous. The variety of stock was huge and the installation was very fast! I couldn't be more happy with my granite countertop and the service from Global Granite!read more
daniel
00:37 28 Feb 19
We had a great experience from picking out our stone all the way through installation. Excellent selection of stone and awesome customer service. 5 stars!read more
Gundemberg Ribeiro
18:08 09 Mar 19
Our entire experience with Global marble Granite inc was fantastic! From accommodations being made so we could visit the showroom after hours to select the granite for our countertop to the installation process and everything in between, we just could not be happier! Everyone is very friendly and answered our questions and returned calls very quickly. Thank you to everyone involved! You made our kitchen, our gathering place, complete.read more
Sandra Cavallo
12:28 12 Mar 19
Fabio and his team were true professionals!
From choosing the stone to final installation
the experience of working with Global was excellent. They were fast, reliable, highly skilled and personable-I wouldn’t use anyone else for my future projects!read more
Kelly Lagergren
20:36 15 Mar 19
Fabio and his team were extremely helpful when we were choosing our countertops. Their knowledge of the products helped us easily identify and weigh the pros and cons of each of the materials. From selection to fabrication to installation, their team was outstanding to work with and they even kept us of schedule since they installed so quickly. The end result is absolutely gorgeous and we couldn't be happier!read more
luiz eduardo alvesgodinho
18:19 17 Mar 19
Excellent team, extremely professional and efficient. We got a tour of their work area because we went on a weekend to pick out our granite and it was educational and helped us understand why Global Marble Granite inc was the right company to go with. Overall wonderful experience and our kitchen looks fabulous!! Have already recommended to a few friends-don’t go anywhere else. Cape codread more
isley dutra
21:50 19 Mar 19
Love my Quartz island. The whole process was so simple and easy. From choosing, planning, and installing. Global marble Granite staff are very friendly and helpful. If your looking to get anything done and want the best deals, service, and choices this is the place! It is your one stop shop!read more
Dmitry Mazheika
16:22 19 Mar 19
Global marble Granite fabricated and installed the marble in my new home. The builder was so impressed that they showed our home to new potential buyers in our neighborhood. Their work and professionalism can't be beat. I highly recommend this company. They will go above and beyond to please their customers.read more
JonesF024
12:00 23 Mar 19
Extremely happy with the service from start to finish! Fabio and his team took what for us was a slightly intimidating process and made it super easy. Great communication the entire time, which allowed us to coordinate with our other contractors for a quick and professional install, with no down time on the project. The selection and quality of available stone is unbelievable. Working with Global Marble and Granite was an absolute pleasure, and I highly recommend their services!read more
Borislava Shull
06:13 21 May 19
GLOBAL MARBLE AND GRANITE INC are THE BEST! LOOK NO FURTHER! BEST FABRICATION, BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE from beginning to the end! Their GOAL is to make you HAPPY!
I ASSURE YOU, WE HAVE HAD A LOT OF BAD EXPERIENCE WITH GRANITE FABRICATORS, overpriced, poor job, no customer service/ don't ever hire Emerald city Granite nor Cape Cod Marble and Granite!...
Fabio, Francisco, Julio and Silas, Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Every time I look at the bathroom vanity I couldn't be happier. Outstanding job! Keep the great work!read more
Hyannis Guy
22:11 23 May 19
I run a high end private resort on the lower Cape. I was looking at the possibilities of remodeling my restaurant and I'd seen the Global Marble and Granite trucks all over the Cape. It made sense to call and visit the showroom. The Owner, Fabio chatted with me on the phone and invited me to their warehouse where they literally had hundreds of slabs of Granite, Marble, Quartzite and more!
The owner of the warehouse, who happens to be Fabio's father in law and one of the largest importers of stone in the world; spent a great deal of time educating us about the various stones and its appropriate uses. He walked us through the warehouse and once we selected a slab (at a wonderful price) Fabio invited me back to his production facility. He explained the process and told me that I could have my finished product in a weeks time. I felt very comfortable closing the deal and left feeling very satisfied with my purchase.
During the week, I asked that the installer come out to review the work that we had done in preparation for the delivery. He agreed and was out the very next day. He and all the employees that I've met have been nothing less than professional and pleasant.
My stone arrived two day ago and it was everything that I expected and more! I can unequivocally recommend Global Marble and Granite for any of your natural or fabricated stone needs. They are a fantastic company.read more
Patricio Calle
22:01 28 May 19
My kitchen counters are beautiful! Everyone was very professional. Fabio was great to work with, and so were the installers. Everything was done in a timely and professional manner. But most importantly my counters are gorgeous!read more
Lindsey Moriarty
12:16 12 Jun 19
Great experience from start to finish. Quick, efficient, and professional service. LOVE our new marble countertops!! Will be back for future renovation projects. Thanks Fabio and team!! You guys were great!read more
Thomas Gagnon
15:42 10 Jul 19
They are the best. Great price, great installation and not a speck of dust left behind. Fabio and his team delivered when promised and delivered a high quality product. Will use them again in the new houseread more
Radovan Radovic
03:00 15 Jul 19
We used Global marble Granite to renovate our kitchen and they did an amazing job. It was such a pleasure working with them. Their prices are very reasonable, their service is great, and the job was completed in a very professional and timely manner.
We were also very happy with the options they had for stone and tile at their warehouse. In every area, Global marble Granite exceeded our expectations and we will be very happy to do business with them again in the future.read more
Arman Vardanyan
02:53 15 Jul 19
I am so pleased with my kitchen and bathrooms! Everything came out perfect thank you so much for the great work and service. I will be doing more remodeling soon I'm so happy 😀read more
Leighanne Shanahan
23:31 31 Jul 19
I had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Fabio helped me choose a beautiful granite for my kitchen renovation. He also made the perfect recommendation for a backsplash tile. Excellent customer service. Perfect installation, the crew was great. A flawless seam that you can barely detect. The kitchen came out beautiful. Highly recommend Global marble Granite . There is something for everyone there. Lots to choose from. Beautiful showroom. Thank you all for a great result.read more
Sara
02:20 02 Aug 19
Great experience at Global marble & Granite with Fabio and the staff. We are building a new house and needed all our bathrooms and kitchens done.. They helped us locate the perfect slabs for the kitchen, made sure to explain every option we had for the layout of the kitchen so that it was exactly what I wanted and took the time to go through all the remnants until I found perfect ones for all the bathrooms. They answered every question I had and were very timely with their responses and installation of the counters. Our counters look amazing! I would highly recommend them for any job.😃read more
Mitchell Langfield
02:56 06 Aug 19
Working with Global Marble Granite has been a five star experience from our first visit to installation. Their expertise in choosing the right stone for our kitchen project was beyond my expectations. Then as we began the process of the template and choosing corner sizes, they were knowledgeable and incredibly patient as I asked questions, showed them pictures and then followed up with me via email. I could not be happier with the quality and beauty of the stone we chose and I would highly recommend Global to those who are searching for the best stone and installation possible. We don’t live close to their store, but the trip was well worth it!read more
Vivian Brock
01:17 13 Aug 19
From the moment we entered the Global Marble and Granite showroom, we were impressed. It was a busy afternoon, yet we had Fabio full attention. We toured the facility to determine what we wanted, explored and discussed options, walked the warehouse, eyed and touched many slabs, and Jack patiently helped us narrow down the extensive selection to two choices that checked all of our boxes. He drew plans, had pricing, and even started talking install dates all before leaving the building. Little did we know, they had closed 20 minutes after we walked in. But no one ever let on..
The team that came to measure our space was terrific. They later came back to install, and again to address a concern we had along the way. These gentlemen were friendly, respectful, and efficient each and every time we saw them, and they did wonderful, clean work. This is truly when we began to realize how exceptional Fabio and it's staff are. Yes, our counter is absolutely stunning, but Fabio , and his team are also some of the most patient, logical, kind, and effortlessly accommodating people we have ever worked with.
We recommend them without hesitation; not only for their gorgeous products and expertise, but because they are truly terrific people!💯read more
Mitchell Langfield
02:56 06 Aug 19
Working with Global Marble Granite has been a five star experience from our first visit to installation. Their expertise in choosing the right stone for our kitchen project was beyond my expectations. Then as we began the process of the template and choosing corner sizes, they were knowledgeable and incredibly patient as I asked questions, showed them pictures and then followed up with me via email. I could not be happier with the quality and beauty of the stone we chose and I would highly recommend Global to those who are searching for the best stone and installation possible. We don’t live close to their store, but the trip was well worth it!read more
Hyannis Guy
22:11 23 May 19
I run a high end private resort on the lower Cape. I was looking at the possibilities of remodeling my restaurant and I'd seen the Global Marble and Granite trucks all over the Cape. It made sense to call and visit the showroom. The Owner, Fabio chatted with me on the phone and invited me to their warehouse where they literally had hundreds of slabs of Granite, Marble, Quartzite and more!
The owner of the warehouse, who happens to be Fabio's father in law and one of the largest importers of stone in the world; spent a great deal of time educating us about the various stones and its appropriate uses. He walked us through the warehouse and once we selected a slab (at a wonderful price) Fabio invited me back to his production facility. He explained the process and told me that I could have my finished product in a weeks time. I felt very comfortable closing the deal and left feeling very satisfied with my purchase.
During the week, I asked that the installer come out to review the work that we had done in preparation for the delivery. He agreed and was out the very next day. He and all the employees that I've met have been nothing less than professional and pleasant.
My stone arrived two day ago and it was everything that I expected and more! I can unequivocally recommend Global Marble and Granite for any of your natural or fabricated stone needs. They are a fantastic company.read more
Aldin Shain
00:52 27 Sep 19
5 Stars all around. Entire kitchen was redone with all new granite, looks amazing! The team was great, very professional and the granite counters made the entire kitchen look fantastic. Would highly recommend Global Marble and Granite to everyoneread more
Chris and Kara LeSiege
19:19 11 Jan 20
Fabio & his team were a pleasure to work with. They were able to get our job done within a week which was beyond our expectation. Everyone we spoke and worked with were friendly, professional, and answered any questions we had. The granite install went smoothly, with an amazing end result. We highly recommend Global Make & Granite. We will surely be using them again for future projects. Thanks Fabio & Anil.read more
Paulo Melo
19:31 11 Jan 20
Couldn't be happier with Select Stone, my kitchen countertop looks amazing, have been getting a lots of compliments. Thank you Global marble Granite Cape cod maread more
Averill Davis
22:36 14 Jan 20
After shopping around for granite, I was so happy to have been given Global as a recommendation from a friend. I was blown away by the attention I received from Fabio and his team. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. Thrilled with the whole experience and end result! Highly recommend!read more
Rich Bradley
18:49 03 Feb 20
Fabio was able to accommodate my customer and get the granite she wanted to put the icing on the cake of this outdoor kitchen. Quick turnaround on getting it done from expert manufacturing to meticulous installation. His crew was neat and very professional. I would highly recommend Global Marble and Graniteread more
David Downs
02:06 08 Feb 20
The selection was enormous, with so many beautiful options. The job was professionally done, the day of install it was raining heavily, the workers laid down tarps to keep my floors dry and free of debris. The install was flawless, and could not be happier. The staff at Global is by far the best, I could not imagine going anywhere else!!!read more
Joann Bell
13:15 17 Feb 20
If you want excellent quality both in product and service you must choose this wonderful “global marble and granite “ company !!
I give 5 stars and more for the beautiful and extensive selection from which to choose your counters , island etc. And their service is courteous, pleasant , professional — Also
They take care of every request promptly — Dint even hesitate to Select Global Marble and Granite inc. for your entire home !!
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John Garner
17:57 15 Dec 17
Our new office kitchen looks terrific! The staff at Global went out of their way to find a slab that was just right and in our budget. The end result is amazing!read more
Jacob Katz
18:32 02 Aug 17
Beautiful showroom with friendly and intelligent staff that offer help in anyway
Teresa Giuliano
14:05 27 Jul 20
Super happy with the stellar service I received from Anil and all the staff I came into contact with. I have beautiful marble piece artfully installed by great people who clearly love what they do.read more
John Garner
02:00 16 Dec 17
Our new office kitchen looks terrific! The staff at Global went out of their way to find a slab that was just right and in our budget. The end result is amazing!read more
Jacob Katz
16:21 07 Aug 18
Beautiful showroom with friendly and intelligent staff that offer help in anyway
Frank Hanover
14:58 17 Aug 20
SIMPLY ATROCIOUS AND THE WORST CONTACTOR EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD - THEY INSTALLED DEFECTIVE GRANITE, DAMAGED THE KITCHEN WALLS AND BROKE THE BEADBOARD IN THE KITCHEN AND WORST OF ALL BROKEN PROMISES FROM OWNERSHIP AFTER 3 NO SHOWS TO CORRECT ISSUES. THEY ALSO HAD THE AUDACITY TO INSTALL A BROKEN BACKSPLASH.
SADLY WE ARE HEADED TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT. BUYERS BEWARE AND DO NOT FALL FOR THE ADVERTISING ON THE RADIO!read more
Jean !!!!!
02:23 19 Aug 20
This place is great, as a contractor who needs to send his customers in to pick out their granite, marble or any stone they desire, this place always amazes me. My customers always call me after their experience, telling how great of one it was and how happy they are with the service the quality of material and of course prices are competitive, I send all my customers to pick their stone here. Not one has said anything bad about their experience so this review is technically coming from several people.read more
Furkan Mehmet
02:54 31 Aug 20
I was very pleased with my experience at Global marble Granite .. Fabio was extremely helpful and knowledgeable when assisting me with color, materials, availability, and sample choices; allowing me to take home two samples to finalize my choice. The price was competitive and the product was delivered on schedule within a week from the order date. Our delivery man, Ramon , was very detail-oriented, friendly, and professional. I highly recommend this business for your stone needs.read more
anthony Culver
01:57 31 Aug 20
Easy as could be from start to finish! After going to a few different places, I stopped in at Global Marble&Granite and quickly realized I could get more than I thought from them. We just moved into a new house after deciding to downsize, and have quite a few projects to make this home perfect for us, but wanted to adhere to the budgets we set. I wanted quartz countertops, but didn't think it would be in our budget, but was pleasantly surprised when I realized All Global could make it happen. I brought in my dimensions, put down a deposit and set a date for after my appliance delivery to have the template made. Template was done on a Tuesday, and the following Tuesday I had new quartz countertops that are perfect!
Family run, they do everything in house so they can deliver what they promise. Employees were friendly, helpful, and extremely efficient. I have already recommended them to others, and will continue to do so. I will be back to see them very soon for another smaller project. If I could give more stars I would as they definitely deserve them!read more
Susan Cook
13:01 24 Dec 20
Very professional installation and a friendly team. Admirable equipment, trucks and uniforms. Beautiful results, would definitely recommend.read more
Liz Donoghue
15:13 04 Mar 21
If I could give 0 stars I would. They installed a $5000 countertop on top of my $35,000 custom made cabinets. 1 of the corners had to be recut because one was rounded and one was angled. There were 3 glued chips and a gauge in the middle of the counter, on the top. The gauge was not present when I inspected the slab. One of the back splashes had to be replaced because the chip was so noticeable. A year and a half later and I am still removing caulk. The installers did not have any experience and there was caulk everywhere. The caulking wasn’t even. There are places where there is no caulk at all.
After a meeting in my kitchen with the owner and about 5 of his installer
the corner got recut (in my kitchen) The backsplash got replaced and as you see in my pics they filled the gauge.
I was afraid they would destroy my cabinets if I had them remove the countertop. So I decided to live with it. I had had enough I needed them out of my house.read more
Cape Cod
11:09 16 Apr 21
Horrible customer service. Once they had my deposit it was downhill from there. Scheduling was a nightmare, dates/times were never met. Phone calls are never returned. Emails never ever answered. Shop around, don’t make the same mistake i did by going with this company for your countertops.read more
Adao Silva
21:53 21 Apr 21
I just want to shout out to Fabio over at Global - all the hard work and generous support he gives on a daily basis- always great attitude and willing to lend a helping hand and go the extra mile to make anything happen. One should never take for granted consistently great service with proficiency. Highly recommended!read more
Jim B
13:18 25 Apr 21
Global M&G is a shop made up of professionals who take great pride in their work. The products, expert skillsets and the strong leadership Fabio provides will produce results beyond expectation.
Global Marble & Granite has earned our highest regard...read more
Chad Doe
05:21 26 Apr 21
When I met Fabio and the crew at Global Marble Granite I was so glad to finally have found a high-end marble company with the capability to execute my projects with precision and efficiency. They have a HUGE selection on slabs on site.
The only other place we found that had on site slab selection was a large shop, where my project would just be treated as a number among other jobs. I've been in the industry a long time, and I know that with the type of projects we complete it is impossible for a large marble company like that to give my projects the attention to detail they deserve.
Global has the staff, equipment, material and knowledge to knock it out of the park time and time again. I wouldn't go anywhere else.read more
Karl Ganshirt
16:45 10 May 21
Horrible customer service. Made a down payment in January and had to beg them to come out and take the measurements. They rescheduled several times, but finally got it done. Now I cannot get an answer on when/if they will be installed. 1/2 dozen calls with No calls back! One last call today to see if I can get resolution.read more
Karl Ganshirt
13:48 10 Jun 21
Well, I can say that there have been some challenges, and now that I know about the challenges facing Global, I understand them. Basically, we had trouble getting our counters installed and the reason was clearly covid related. Fabio explained how key technicians got shut down due to covid, and these master technicians just can't be replaced by anyone off the street. This is what created the delay.
Now to the work they performed. The counters were installed this week and they look spectacular. The two technicians that performed the install were clearly skilled professionals and the final result is beautiful. Fabio took personal responsibility for making sure the job was completed...a real stand up guy. I highly recommend the team at Global.read more
Carlos Pena
00:58 16 Jun 21
Fantastic experience working with the Global team! Everyone was professional and cared about the end results. Wonderful customer service from the first inquiry made to our last interactions with the installers. This company treats you like a family member. They communicate often and want to be sure the finish product exceeds your expectations. Bruno did our template and took several measurements with the laser and tape measure to be certain everything would work perfectly. Once the template was completed, I received the layout of how the countertops would be cut from the slabs. Bruno and I exchanged a couple emails to get the layout just right. His attention to the adjustments was prompt, and he was able to get me just what I was looking for. The communication to inform me of exactly what was going on was great! I knew what was happening when. The window of time shared for when people would arrive at my house was two hours, and they always arrived in that window. Not bad since I'm located just over two hours from their facility. The installers were very attentive to detail, which is very important since they are the ones to give you the finish product. They did an exceptional job fitting in the countertops. It was nice that Bruno template work made the installation go smoothly. One field cut to fit a large piece with some unique cutouts to make it work. The install team was very concerned with making sure everything fit well and level! The work they performed pulled our new kitchen together with a beautiful finish. Very happy we used Global Marbel Granite for our countertop needs. I can't say enough about how pleased we are with their work.read more
mehmet pala
04:17 21 Jun 21
Global marble and Granite was an absolute pleasure to work with. Fabio was beyond knowledgeable and helped me pick out my piece of quartz, answered all my questions in a timely fashion and was so helpful. Stelan was a great project manager and dealt with all my questions and concerns immediately and was extremely knowledgeable as well. And Thiago was incredible when he arrived at the house to take measurements, offering advice and support on things he would do and wouldn’t do. Honestly this team was all around an absolute pleasure to work with. I highly highly recommend them. They made this part of my kitchen renovation easy and fun!!read more
Robert Carlton
01:21 27 Jul 21
Global marble Granite has provided outstanding quality, service and communication on each project I’ve worked on with them from initial planning to template to install. They are my go-to countertop partner thanks to their commitment to quality and for providing a consistently great experience from start to finish.
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Yuliyan Bodurov
12:56 05 Aug 21
Global marble and granite was beyond fantastic. I went into their store not knowing much at all and having a slight idea of what I wanted! The owner Fabio was extremely helpful setting up a time for me to come in and look around. Thiago helped me pick out my quartz and granite and was phenomenal. He has a great eye for picking colors/tones and helped me create a kitchen and bathrooms that look amazing! His customer service is beyond exceptional. I had multiple questions during the process and he was always quick to respond. After installation (which went extremely smoothly). I had a question and he got back to me right away with an answer and a solution. I was extremely happy with Fabio and with the entire company — I highly recommend them!!!read more
Ingrid Drago
20:39 19 Aug 21
Fabio is so knowledgeable and helpful. From doing a complete kitchen remodel at my moms to replacing stone on my island Fabio was the best. Highly recommend him and his team. We love our new spaces!read more
Kenneth Vona
20:59 24 Sep 21
I have been working with Global for many years now and have been very happy with the service and quality of workmanship. I really enjoy working with Fabio who is always helpful, responsive and proactive with my projects to be sure my clients are delivered the best experience and quality results!read more
Ellen Kinlin
01:08 29 Sep 21
We had personal friends, kitchen designer and contractor that told us Global was the best choice for our counters, so this was an easy choice. These guys did and outstanding job, our counters came out great, we couldn't be happier. Thank you for your passion, expertise and hard work.read more
Charles Tardanico
21:22 28 Oct 21
I love my countertops! I chose Silestone Calacatta Gold quartz. Global did a great job matching the backsplash to the veins in the countertop. I highly recommend Global Marble & Granite Incread more
Jamie Butler
02:01 14 May 22
Thank you Fabio and the guys at global. My countertop is beautiful. I was surprised at how fast they were able to remove and install in comparison to other companies. I finally love my kitchen.read more
BHS Credit Recovery
19:39 16 Jul 22
Global Marble & Granite was great to work with from showroom to installation! I asked if they could install vanity countertop ahead of schedule as plumber was coming and they did!! I highly recommend using them!!! Karen and Johnread more