Pick your slab off a real Austin floor with 299 lots. One crew templates, cuts, and installs, no handoffs, no surprises.
Most Leander kitchens built in the last twenty years came with laminate or tile counters. When those surfaces wear out or the layout feels dated, homeowners look at stone. ATX Granite King handles the whole job, demo, slab selection, fabrication, and install, so the countertop matches the cabinets and the sink fits right.
Leander’s housing stock runs from 1990s starter homes on the east side to recent builds along the 183A corridor. Older kitchens often have laminate counters on particle-board bases; newer ones may have thin-set tile or builder-grade granite. The crew starts by tearing out the old top, inspecting the cabinets, and checking for level before templating.
Every job begins with a trip to the slab floor in Austin. You walk the floor, pick the actual piece that will go in your kitchen, and the crew handles the rest. No showroom markup, no middleman, just the slab you chose, cut and installed by the same people.
The same team that templates your Leander kitchen also fabricates the slab and installs it. No handoffs, no miscommunication between subs. If the cabinets are out of level, the crew shims them before templating so the new top sits flat. Sink cutout and set are included; you supply the sink, they drop it in.
Walk the floor in Austin and pick the exact slab that will go in your kitchen. The floor carries granite, quartzite, engineered quartz, marble, dolomite, soapstone, porcelain, and semi-precious. For rental-grade or flip-grade stone, the crew works with a partner to keep the job affordable without sacrificing fit and finish.
If the old backsplash is tile, the crew removes it during demo. If it’s a thin-set laminate splash, they can usually leave it in place and scribe the new top to it. Cabinets are checked for level and shimmed before templating; if the base is particle board, they may add a plywood deck for support.
The crew starts by disconnecting the sink and any appliances built into the countertop. They remove the old top in sections, prying up laminate or breaking out tile with a chisel. Particle-board bases often crumble; if the cabinets are solid, the crew cleans off the old adhesive and checks for level. If the base is damaged, they add a plywood deck before templating.
Backsplashes are removed if they’re tile or if the new top won’t scribe to them. Thin-set laminate splashes can usually stay, but the crew will grind down any high spots so the new top sits flush. Electrical and plumbing are left in place; the crew works around them and reconnects the sink after install.
Old tops go in the dumpster the crew brings. If you’re keeping appliances or the sink, the crew disconnects them and sets them aside. The whole tear-out usually takes a few hours, depending on how much adhesive was used and whether the cabinets are level.
After tear-out, the crew measures the cabinets with a digital template. They mark the sink location, faucet holes, and any overhangs, then transfer the measurements to a CAD file. If the cabinets aren’t level, they shim them before templating so the new top sits flat. The template includes the exact slab you picked, so the cut is precise.
For Leander homes with open floor plans, the crew templates the entire run, including islands and peninsulas. If the kitchen has a farmhouse sink or an apron front, they note the reveal and the support needed. The template also accounts for any appliances that sit on the counter, like a range or a dishwasher.
The template is sent to the shop for fabrication. The crew gives you a written date for install when they leave. If the slab has a lot of movement or veining, they’ll note the direction so the pattern runs consistently across the run. No surprises, just the slab you picked, cut to fit your kitchen.
Granite is a natural igneous stone that’s hard and heat tolerant but porous enough to want sealing. It comes in a wide range of colors and patterns, but no two slabs are identical. In most cases, it’s a good fit for Leander kitchens, but it can stain if spills aren’t wiped up quickly, and it may need resealing every few years.
Engineered quartz is non-porous and needs no sealing, but it can be damaged by direct heat and long UV exposure outdoors. It’s consistent in color and pattern, which some homeowners prefer, but it’s not as heat tolerant as granite or quartzite. For rental-grade jobs, quartz is often the best balance of durability and cost.
Marble is calcium-based and etches from acids like lemon and vinegar, regardless of sealing. It’s softer than granite and quartzite, so it can scratch and stain. Some homeowners like the patina it develops over time, but it’s not a low-maintenance choice. Quartzite is harder than marble but varies in quality; some slabs sold as quartzite behave more like marble.
The crew brings the fabricated top to your Leander home on the date given in writing. They set the top in place, check for level, and scribe it to the backsplash if one is present. If the cabinets were shimmed during templating, the top should sit flat without gaps. The crew secures the top with adhesive and brackets, then drops in the sink and reconnects the plumbing.
Seams are placed where they’re least visible, usually under a cabinet overhang or near an appliance. The crew grinds and polishes the seams so they’re smooth to the touch. If the top is granite or marble, they’ll apply a sealer before leaving; quartz doesn’t need sealing. The whole install usually takes a few hours, depending on the size of the kitchen.
After install, the crew cleans up the workspace and hauls away the dumpster. They’ll show you how to care for the new top and answer any questions. If you’re keeping the old backsplash, they’ll caulk the joint between the top and the splash. If you’re adding a new splash, they’ll leave the area ready for tile or another material.
Call or email to set up a time for the crew to visit your Leander home. They’ll measure the existing countertop, check the cabinets for level, and discuss material options. If you’re not sure what you want, they’ll walk you through the slab floor in Austin so you can see the options in person. No pressure, just the facts on what works for your kitchen.
After the visit, the crew gives you a straight quote in writing. The quote includes tear-out, slab selection, fabrication, and install, with no hidden fees. If you’re working with a rental-grade or flip-grade stone, they’ll note the partner supplier and the material specs. The quote also includes the written dates for templating and install.
Once you approve the quote, the crew schedules the tear-out. They’ll call the day before to confirm, and they show up on time. The same crew handles the whole job, so you’re not dealing with subs or middlemen. If you have questions, call or email, someone answers seven days a week.
$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.
If the backsplash is tile, the crew removes it during tear-out. If it’s a thin-set laminate splash, they can usually leave it in place and scribe the new top to it. If you’re keeping the splash, they’ll caulk the joint between the top and the splash after install. If you’re adding a new splash, they’ll leave the area ready for tile or another material.
Yes. The crew templates to the exact slab you pick, so the cut is precise. You’ll walk the floor in Austin with the crew or on your own, and they’ll note the slab number. If you’re not sure what you want, they’ll show you the options and explain the tradeoffs for each material.
The crew checks for level during tear-out. If the cabinets are out of level, they shim them before templating so the new top sits flat. If the base is particle board, they may add a plywood deck for support. The goal is a top that sits flush with no gaps, even if the cabinets aren’t perfect.
Yes. The crew templates around appliances like ranges and dishwashers, and they reconnect them after install. If you’re keeping the sink, they disconnect it during tear-out and reinstall it after the new top is in place. If you’re upgrading the sink, you’ll need to supply the new one before install.
Marble is calcium-based and etches from acids like lemon and vinegar, regardless of sealing. It’s softer than granite and quartzite, so it can scratch and stain. Some homeowners like the patina it develops over time, but it’s not a low-maintenance choice. If you cook with acidic ingredients or have kids, marble may not be the best fit.
Tell us the rooms, the rough square footage and what you have in mind for kitchen countertop replacement in leander. You get a number for the whole job, in writing, before anyone cuts anything.