Walk the slab floor in Austin, choose the exact piece you want, then one crew handles the rest. No subcontractors, no surprises.
Buda kitchens and baths sit on the same I-35 corridor we run every day, so the drive from our Austin slab yard to your house is quick. The posted service area is Austin and the corridor north to Salado, but we’ll confirm the run to Buda when you call for a straight quote.
Granite is a natural igneous stone pulled from the earth in blocks, sliced into slabs, and polished. It’s hard, heat-tolerant, and comes in hundreds of colors and patterns, but it’s also porous and generally needs sealing every year or two to keep stains from soaking in. Each slab is one-of-a-kind, so what you see on the floor is what you’ll get in your kitchen.
We keep the process simple: you pick the slab, we template, cut, and install it with the sink cutout and set included. One crew does the whole job, so there’s no handoff between templater, fabricator, and installer.
No subcontractors. The same team that templates your counters also fabricates and installs them. That means fewer mistakes, fewer delays, and one point of contact if you have questions. We handle the sink cutout and set, so you don’t have to coordinate with a plumber for that step.
Our yard has 299 lots on the floor, granite, quartzite, quartz, marble, dolomite, soapstone, porcelain, and semi-precious. You walk the floor, pick the exact slab you want, and we tag it for your job. No catalog photos, no waiting for a shipment, no surprises when the stone arrives.
We cut the hole for your sink, polish the edges, and set the sink in place. That’s part of the job, not an extra. You don’t have to schedule a separate crew to handle it, and you don’t have to worry about the sink fitting right or the edges being rough.
Granite is a natural stone formed from molten rock that cooled underground. It’s mostly quartz, feldspar, and mica, which gives it its hardness and durability. It’s heat-tolerant, so you can set a hot pan on it without immediate damage, but it’s not indestructible. A heavy pot dropped on a corner can chip it, and a knife dragged across the surface will dull the blade and scratch the stone.
Granite is porous, which means liquids can soak in if they’re left sitting too long. Coffee, wine, and oil can stain it, and acids like lemon juice or vinegar can etch the surface if the stone isn’t sealed properly. Sealing doesn’t make it waterproof, but it buys you time to wipe up spills before they soak in. In most cases, sealing once a year is enough, but high-traffic kitchens might need it more often.
The color and pattern of granite come from the minerals in the stone. Some slabs are uniform, with small flecks of color, while others have dramatic veining or large patches of contrasting minerals. Because it’s natural, no two slabs are identical, so what you see on the floor is what you’ll get in your home. That’s why we encourage you to pick the exact slab you want, you’re not getting a generic look, you’re getting the real piece of stone.
We start with a phone call to schedule a time for you to walk the slab floor in Austin. The yard is open seven days a week, and we’ll meet you there to answer questions and help you compare options. You’re not limited to a catalog or a small showroom, you’re seeing the actual slabs that are available for your job.
When you find a slab you like, we tag it with your name and job details. That reserves it for you, so no one else can claim it. If you’re unsure, you can take a small sample home to see how it looks in your kitchen lighting, but keep in mind that the full slab will have more variation than the sample. We don’t charge for samples, but we do ask that you return them so others can use them.
For rental properties or flips, we work with a partner who handles slab selection and fabrication for more budget-friendly options. You’re not stuck with a high-end showpiece slab if you don’t need one, but you still get a real stone countertop, not a laminate or a thin overlay. The process is the same: you pick the slab, we template, cut, and install it.
The finish on your granite affects how it looks and how it performs. A polished finish is the most common, it’s shiny, reflective, and brings out the color and pattern of the stone. It’s also the easiest to clean, but it shows scratches and etches more than other finishes. A honed finish is matte and smooth, with less shine. It hides scratches better but can show stains more easily because the surface is more open.
Leathered and brushed finishes are less common but growing in popularity. A leathered finish has a textured surface that feels like soft leather, it hides fingerprints and water spots and gives the stone a more natural, rustic look. A brushed finish is similar but smoother, with a soft sheen. Both finishes are more forgiving with scratches and stains but can be harder to clean because of the texture.
The edge profile is the shape of the front and sometimes the sides of your countertop. A straight edge is simple and clean, with a sharp 90-degree angle. A eased edge is slightly rounded, which makes it safer and less likely to chip. More decorative edges, like bullnose, ogee, or waterfall, add detail but can be more expensive and harder to clean. The edge you choose affects the look of your counters, but it also affects how they feel when you run your hand along them and how easy they are to wipe down.
Granite is hard and heat-tolerant, but it’s not the only option for countertops. Quartz is engineered from ground stone and resin, so it’s non-porous and doesn’t need sealing. It’s also more consistent in color and pattern, which some people prefer. But quartz can be damaged by direct heat, like a hot pan set directly on the surface, and it can fade in direct sunlight over time. It’s also not as hard as granite, so it can scratch more easily.
Marble is softer and more porous than granite, and it etches from acids like lemon juice or vinegar, even if it’s sealed. That means it can develop a patina over time, which some people like and others don’t. It’s also more expensive than granite in most cases. Quartzite is often confused with quartz, but it’s a natural stone that’s harder than granite. It’s heat-tolerant and durable, but some slabs sold as quartzite are actually softer and behave more like marble, so it’s important to know what you’re getting.
Soapstone is non-porous and doesn’t need sealing, but it’s softer than granite and can scratch and dent more easily. It also develops a patina over time, which gives it a rustic, aged look. Dolomite is similar to marble but harder and less prone to etching, though it’s still not as durable as granite. Porcelain slabs are thin, lightweight, and resistant to heat, stains, and UV light, but they can crack if something heavy is dropped on them, and the color options are more limited.
The first step is to call us to confirm that we can run to your Buda address. The posted service area is Austin and the I-35 corridor north to Salado, but we’ll check the schedule and let you know if we can fit your job in. If we can, we’ll schedule a time for you to walk the slab floor in Austin and pick your stone.
After you’ve chosen your slab, we’ll come to your house to template the counters. We measure the exact dimensions, mark the sink and cooktop locations, and note any special details like an overhang for bar seating or a custom edge profile. The template is what we use to cut the slab, so it’s important that the measurements are precise. We’ll give you a written quote with the dates for fabrication and installation, so you know when to expect the work to be done.
On installation day, the crew brings the slab to your house and sets it in place. We handle the sink cutout and set, so you don’t have to coordinate with a plumber for that step. The whole process, from slab selection to installation, is handled by one crew, so there’s no handoff between different teams. If you have questions or need to make a change, you call us directly, and we’ll take care of it.
The posted service area is Austin and the I-35 corridor. Buda sits in Hays County on that corridor, so it is a normal call to take, but it is not on the posted list. Ring (512) 297-7493 and confirm the run to your address before you plan anything around a date.
$38 per square foot, cut, measure, and install included. Jobs over 1,000 square feet: $30 per square foot.
Sink cutout and sink set are included in the fabrication work. Non standard work is still quoted before work begins. Send the rough square footage and the rooms involved, or call (512) 297-7493 for a straight quote.
In most cases, yes. Granite is porous, so sealing it helps prevent stains from soaking in. Sealing doesn’t make it waterproof, but it buys you time to wipe up spills. How often you need to seal depends on the stone and how much use the counters get, usually once a year is enough, but high-traffic kitchens might need it more often.
Granite is heat-tolerant, so a hot pan won’t damage it immediately, but it’s not a good idea to make a habit of it. Extreme heat can cause the stone to crack or discolor over time, especially if the pan is very hot and left in one spot for a long time. Using a trivet or hot pad is safer.
Granite is a natural stone that’s hard and heat-tolerant but porous and needs sealing. Quartz is engineered from ground stone and resin, so it’s non-porous and doesn’t need sealing, but it can be damaged by direct heat and long UV exposure. Quartz is also more consistent in color and pattern, while granite is one-of-a-kind.
We give dates in writing with the quote, so you’ll know when to expect the work to be done. The timeline depends on the schedule, the complexity of the job, and how quickly you pick your slab. There’s no same-day or next-day installation, this is a custom job, not a quick overlay.
The posted service area is Austin and the I-35 corridor north to Salado. Buda is on the corridor, but it’s not on the posted list. Call us to confirm the run to your address before anything is scheduled. We’ll check the schedule and let you know if we can fit your job in.
Tell us the rooms, the rough square footage and what you have in mind for granite countertops in buda. You get a number for the whole job, in writing, before anyone cuts anything.