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Granite Counter query

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  • 07-09-2005 9:57am
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    jc1001
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭


    I recently had a granite counter fitted. It's a U-shaped kitchen so I would have expected three slabs of granite with two joins. Unfortunately the suppliers measured one side of the kitchen incorrectly and are a few inches short near one of the joins (the other ends of slabs are beveled so an extra piece cannot be butted up there). The granite supplier wants to fit a small piece of granite about 4 inches long to fill the gap. This will cause a problem I think as the counter spans a washing machine and dishwasher which I'm sure will occasionally need to be removed to facilitate servicing, and with this join I think a lot of the cuonter's weight will be on the appliances rather than on the next unit up which was the original plan. My question is should I insist that the counter supplier remeasure and cut a completely new piece of granite (about 2.5 meters) for the offending side or just accept the offcut from them and the extra join? There is a substantial amount of the bill outstanding so I would have som clout here. Grateful for any opinions ...


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    pbergin
    Registered Users Posts: 185 ✭✭pbergin


    If it were me I would just insist on whole a new section, Im sure you are paying big bucks, they screwed up why should you suffer their mistakes?


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    jc1001
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭jc1001


    Thank for the reply - have sorted it out - a new section is being fitted. Was expecting struggle with supplier but no issues arose.


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    quattfa3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭quattfa3


    How much did the granite cost per meter? and who was your supplier


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    jc1001
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭jc1001


    Will have to get back to you - just arranged a flat fee for type of granite / measure kitchen and installation - didn't go per meter. Suppliers were http://www.stonefacings.ie/contact.htm and am in Dublin - couldn't recommend them until they finish the job though.


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