Granite Transformations

The professionalism of the staff – from sales to installation. The product is beautiful and truly «transformed» my kitchen.

Granite Transformations recently redid our shower and installed a matching backsplash on the vanity top I had installed as part of a master bath makeover. They are very professional in their dealings and Cynthia, the franchise owner and remodel consultant, was a pleasure to work with.
The installers were very neat and careful. I was, however, a bit disappointed that after all the premeasuring and templating. the bottom cuts of the right hand panel are about 3/​16″ short and the top of that panel is about ½″ higher than left panel. This became apparent when taking measurements for shower doors. Not the end of the world and, all things considered, an entirely satisfactory installation!

Granite Transformations provided me with a beautiful new counter! The complete process was quick and efficient. I love that my counter is made of recycled granite, Quartz, and glass. Done in six hours by very professional installers. I am enjoying the new look of my kitchen and referring my friends. The cost is comparable with other providers but there is no demo so you don’t lose the use of your kitchen for days. Cynthia was able to assist me in choosing the best pattern for my kitchen. Love it!

We purchased new countertops in October with Granite Transformations and were so pleased with the outcome. It’s hard to believe they could do this in one day. And the price was good value.
They were so prompt and efficient and very pleasant to deal with. My kitchen looks so updated now.

I called for an estimate on a small investment property, Cynthia gave me her full attention, she was professional, timely and made my selection very easy. The work was performed without incident, professional and TIDY installers! I LOVE the results and would recommend this company whole-​heartedly!!! Thank you Cynthia and team!!!

We recently used Granite transformations for a kitchen remodel, we have an older manufactured home. We had new counter tops done and cabinet refacing. Couldn’t be more pleased with how things look!
Cynthia is a pleasure to work with, she came to our home, explained things with us, went over choices of counter tops and cabinet stuff… absolutely no pressure, which I appreciated, sent us the estimate promptly, let us mull things over for a few days, then came back out, went over things again to make sure we were getting what we wanted before we signed a contract. No hidden agenda, no trying to upsell or anything, was a nice experience.
We made an appointment for measuring templates, that was smooth, then set-​up the install. Counter tops were done in a day, 2 guys came out, did a great job, you really can’t tell these new counter tops are over top of the old ones. Cabinet work was set for the following week. Installer showed up on time, explained everything he was going to do, and got right to work. it took about a week, but my goodness, he did a wonderful job, our original cabinets were old and rather cheap, no other way to say it, it’s a manufactured home so… When he was done we basically have new cabinets, new drawers, all new hardware, etc etc. he ended doing a lot of work, and it shows, it’s just beautiful
To sum up… working with Cynthia and the team from Granite Transformations was a pleasure and I would highly recommend them
Thumbs Up!

I’ve use Granite Transformations several times — for kitchen counters & backsplash, fireplace and cabinet resurfacing.
Was it always perfect? No, nothing is perfect. But did they respond promptly without passing the buck and make it close to perfect? Absolutely, yes! Just for this reason, I will pick Granite Transformations every time.
True, their prices have gone up since I first started using them nearly a decade ago. But they’re worth it. Debbie always makes effort to accommodate my requests and their professionals are just that, very professional. The work is always finished immaculately and place left clean and spotless.

Polite, on time, very neat, knowledgeable. I would recommend without hesitation.

We were so pleased how this came out in the rental home we own that our daughter lives in we are doing it later this year in another of our rentals where a much loved ex employee of our lives.
So why didn’t I give it five stars?
The super nit picky might note that while the seams are hard to see with the eye, at least in our particular case, they could be felt with the hand and might capture dirt over time thus making the seam easier to see with the eye.
Also, the corner where the two short backsplashes met had the two backsplashes at about 1/​8″ height difference. That difference is not immediately noticeable and once items are put on the counter as is usual it would not be noticeable. They did return and replaced the backsplash so it now fits perfectly.
Great folks, great value, excellent quality including the top mount sink they provide for free, (get the large single basin, not the divided sink), and a clean no muss install; in our case 6 hours including plumbing.
One thing we were surprised at was that changing the counter color from a cream tile to a blue gray granite look, (Blue Steel in our case), made the ho hum dark oak cabinets pop more visually and they no longer look hum drum.
Highly recommended.
Night and day difference compared to the old cracked tile from the eighties that was there before.

Can’t say enough good things about Granite Transformations. We just had our kitchen counters redone, plus new sink and fixtures and had it all done through them. The consultation process was painless and they gave us all the information we needed up front. The installation process was just about as painless as a remodeling project could ever hope to be, the workers did a fantastic job, were on time and friendly, and made sure everything was perfect before they left. All in all the value of everything we got done was tremendous and we would have paid so much more if we went for more traditional routes of getting new counters. I would gladly recommend Granite Transformations to anyone I know looking to get new counters. We absolutely love our new kitchen and our so happy with the work they did and the products they use.

I have to say that this was a great experience for me. I saw their booth at the fair and got some info. Once I made the call it was really easy to work with them.
They came to the house on time and were really helpful in choosing the right granite for my Kitchen. I went to the showroom later and had a change of heart on the color and it was no problem, they were very accommodating. They helped me secure great financing and showed up on time as scheduled and had it done in one day.
I highly recommend using them if you are looking to upgrade, as you will save some money and get great service.
Ask for Dan if you call as he is super friendly and easy to talk to. Tell them I sent ya and they will take care of you.

Overall I was very satisfied with Granite Transformations. My main reason for choosing them was no demolition involved! We had white tile with white grout in our showers and I was so tired of scrubbing mildew every weekend! Now it’s going to be so easy to clean and maintain :)

We recently used Granite Transformations to replace our old tile counters in our kitchen with beautiful granite. We decided to go this route after looking at a neighbors counters that they had done a few years ago using Granite Transformations.
We really did not want the mess and cost of tearing out the old tile. We had a tile floor torn out last year and it was a noisy, messy nightmare.
After sending an email to the company, we received a call within one day to set up an appt with a sales person. Steve came out to our home about a week later and showed us pictures and samples. We picked out a granite color that was «standard» and also picked the straight edge, which was also standard. I think my favorite thing of all is the big, deep, beautiful sink we now have that was included. It replaced a double sink that could not fit most big pots, so we are thrilled with that! We also went up the showroom to see larger samples and picked out a «mosaic» for behind the stove. Crystal helped design it and it came out just beautiful.
About 2 weeks later someone came out and made a cardboard template of our counters. This took about an hour.
About 10 days later, the installers came in. They spent from 9:00 to 1:30 the first day, bonding the new counters to the tile. The next day they were there from about 8:30 to 1:00, do the backsplash and the mosaic. When they left the plumber showed up to install the new garbage disposal and hook the faucet back up. He was gone at 2:00 and the project was done.
Really can’t tell you how nice it looks. If someone could tell they were «shells» instead of the traditional type, they would have to really get on their hands and knees and look up underneath. And if they did that, they could get out of my house!
This was the perfect solution for us and the price was very reasonable. I would highly recommend this company and this product.

We have used Granite Transformations for new kitchen countertops in two houses, and we are extremely pleased with both jobs. One kitchen had concrete counters and the new GT granite countertop went over it like a dream (without removing all that concrete — yay!), and in just a few hours, truly transformed the drab and stained concrete into a shiny and beautiful surface. No longer do we have to worry about stains, and the new countertop is heat-​resistant and impervious to scratches too. Our second house had the old classic beige tiles with ugly thick brown grout, and we used the beautiful GT recycled glass product, which quickly brought that kitchen up to date.
The entire process of working with Cynthia and her team was pleasant and professional. They showed up on time for every appointment, the templating process was accurate and thorough, and the installation guys were meticulous and showed pride in their work. You can hardly see the seams, and the way the new countertop fits around our existing sink made the old sink look brand new.
Obviously I’m a big fan. I am only disappointed that we don’t have any more kitchens to re-​do with this amazing and maintenance-​free product.

My husband and I are very pleased with the installation and service we received from Granite Transformations, Santa Rosa, CA. We just had our kitchen and masterbath countertops done and they look GREAT — Thank you very much! Certainly an added value to our home; nicely updated. The owner, Cynthia really knows her stuff — great salesmanship and knowledge of her products; her husband, Dan, really knows his stuff — and promptly responded to a minor issue I had after install. A job well done, GT! (Did I mention «No Mess?» — NO MESS and FAST — 2-​day install for me — large kitchen and master bathroom. It’s nice to do business with a local couple too.
Five Stars *****

Yes, It «could» be done in a day… that only underscores the ridiculous amount
that you will pay for QUICK, FAST AND IN A HURRY… in the contracting business
there is a saying, you want it cheap, it isn’t going to be fast, you want it fast, it isn’t going to be cheap. Folks, if you are looking for a“quick fix”…you got it… but don’t expect
it to be cheap… cheap looking, yes. Problem is, anyone in the know can spot this
OVERLAY
There might be less dust… it might be fast… but it looks that way, and
it’s not inexpensive. In fact, I watched first hand, as a contractor, how the sales
associate comes in the for the kill at the last minute to close the deal and «lower the
price»…if at all possible, stay away from these high pressure people with a hefty
«middle man price». You are paying for the FRANCHISE and the SALESPERSON.
And decide to have the work done, it’s not going to look like you spent thousands, and
going to add little value to your home because the «fix» is not high end looking.

Love, love, love my new countertops! It’s hard to believe they are sitting on top of the old tile that was there when I bought this house. Anyone who considers this a «band aid solution» is just plain wrong, they are durable and fit perfectly. I also had a great team of installers — something like 65 sq ft, done in 5 hours, including clean up.
Just found out that my neighbors, who came to see my counters, are now getting theirs done too. Finally, I’m a trend-​setter!

We just had our kitchen countertops replaced by Granite Transformations two days ago and now my favorite pastime is just looking at them!
A neighbor had used GT to do their kitchen and after seeing it, I knew this was the solution for us. Cynthia (the design consultant) came by and helped us see all the possibilities for color and choices. Once she brought out the recycled glass samples, I was sold. The selections are beautiful and the possibilities are amazing. A template was drawn up about 2 weeks ago, the work was done over 1.5 days (due to the fact that our bar area needed a little extra work) and I came home to the most beautiful transformation my kitchen has ever had.
The work and the product are stunning and it make the whole kitchen look modern, shiny and new.
My husband was home while the installers were there, and he said they carefully covered all the appliances, cabinets and walkways so that nothing would be damaged. The work was done thoroughly and everyone we dealt with from start to finish were all upbeat, positive and professional.
I would highly recommend this to anyone thinking of replacing their counter tops!

I spent about a year searching and thought I’d found a dream solution with Granite Transformations. When I was finally ready to move forward with them the sales rep was late (30 minutes the 1^st time, 1 ½ hours the 2^nd time) and BOTH times I had to call her to ask her if she was going to make the appointment. Secondly, this is a band-​aid solution for your countertops. I do like the fact that it’s eco-​friendly, but the selection is limited and frankly, now that quartz is available, it makes the granite look a little cheap.
Bottom line, DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME! There’s plenty of other places that will help you achieve a better look.

Can’t say enough praise for Granite Transformation. They installed a new granite kitchen counter top over my existing yucky tile countertop. I’ll let you read the product details and entire process on their own website — but I have to wonder why more people don’t go this route?
The photos tell the story… looks beautiful! It was about half of the cost that I would have paid other companies, including Home Depot. (I had estimates.)
The three step process from start to finish was a snap (especially for those who have gone through construction renovation trauma!)
1. I scheduled an in-​home consultant who ran through the options and costs for my specific counter measurements. This included a quote for cabinet refacing if you wanted that service too. I only had the countertop replaced, not the cabinet doors.
2. The installer came and took measurements in about 30 minutes. They ran over the specifics again to make sure they got the right color, style, sink, etc.
3. Three weeks later, they were installed. They started at 10am and finished by 4pm. DONE
Everyone I had contact with gave me EXCEPTIONAL service, from the in-​home consultant to the installers. The same in-​home consult scheduled & confirmed the all the appointments with me. The two young guys who took the measurements and then installed them were a pleasure to work with. I had no hesitation leaving the house for a few hours while they worked. Both had 5 – 6 years experience working with Granite Transformations and were clearly invested in the quality of their craftsmanship.
The only considerations for someone could possibly be:
1. This franchise was so busy that it took about 7 weeks to get my counter from the time I ordered it. This company is based in Santa Rosa, but serves all the San Francisco Bay Area. This didn’t bother me… gave me time to paint and make cabinet repairs and make the payments in installments. Check out all their franchise locations which probably have shorter waits depending on the area they serve.
2. If you decided later that you want new cabinets, you would need to either just reface them, or tear out both the cabinets and counter and replace both. It would be wise to educate yourself about cabinet refacing before you order countertops. Since Granite Transformation offers cabinet refacing services, they can give you all this info with product samples and estimates during the home consultation! Refacement is very popular during this recession since it’s like getting all new cabinets for a third of the price of new ones.
Do read about this quality product on their website. It’s made from 90% Italian granite and 10% resin. Choose from many colors and styles, including glass and mosaic designs. Your counter comes with a lifetime finish, which is heat and scratch resistant.