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It’s simple! We just need your countertop layout and a stone selection in order to provide you with an estimate. You can stop by our showroom to select a stone or check out our Stone Inventory to get inspired. You can email us at Hello@WestwoodStoneCompany.com, fill out our Contact Us form, or give us a call at 850-446-6262.

The best way is to email your floorplans or cabinet plans to Hello@WestwoodStoneCompany.com. If you don’t have either, that’s ok — even a rough sketch will help our team in providing you with an estimate. Use a tape measure to measure your current countertops, wall to wall. Countertop depth is pretty standard, but take note of any areas like a bar, peninsula, island, or anything with overhang that might be deeper than your standard countertop. Bringing in a sketch of your layout is super helpful. And it never hurts to take photos of your space so that we have a visual to accompany your sketch.

Nope! Our showroom and slab yard are open Monday through Friday, 9am–4pm, and our design consultants are ready to assist. If you’d prefer a Saturday or an after-4pm visit, just let us know and we’re happy to accommodate your schedule with an appointment.

Once your final stone selection is made and your estimate is approved, we’ll schedule your template appointment. We aim to install your countertops approximately two weeks after your template appointment. The two week timeline starts upon approval of your template, so the sooner you get started the sooner we can get your new countertops installed! This lead time can fluctuate depending on the season and our schedule — be patient with us, please!

Shopping for your perfect stone countertop should be fun! You don’t need to bring a thing, but if you have any inspiration photos, cabinet colors, paint swatches, or tile samples, feel free to bring those in. Our design consultants will help guide you to the perfect fit for your budget, aesthetic, and lifestyle. The layout for your countertop project plays a large role in your estimate. If you have floorplans or cabinet layouts, bring those in as well. If you don’t have either, that’s ok — even a rough sketch will help our team in providing you with an estimate. Use a tape measure to measure your current countertops, wall to wall. Countertop depth is pretty standard, but take note of any areas like a bar, peninsula, island, or anything with overhang that might be deeper than your standard countertop. Bringing in a sketch of your layout is super helpful. And it never hurts to take photos of your space so that we have a visual to accompany your sketch.

If you have existing cabinetry, your current countertops should be completely cleared of items and appliances before the template can proceed.

If you're getting new cabinetry, the cabinets must be installed and secured in their final position before the template can proceed.

Any customer-provided sinks must be on site, along with cooktops, faucets, and any additional appliances that could impact fabrication. If you have a farmhouse / apron sink, it must be set in place within the cabinet (not plumbed), sitting ⅛″ below the top of the cabinet. Changes after template may incur additional costs and delay the installation date.

Before our installers arrive, existing countertops should be clear of items and appliances, and all appliances should be on site. Please plan to schedule a licensed plumber for 24 hours after installation to reconnect your plumbing — this allows time for the sink adhesive to dry.

The short answer: a microfiber cloth with pH-neutral dish soap and warm water.Always avoid: no matter which stone you choose, avoid abrasive products (such as Soft Scrub or Comet) and abrasive pads (such as Magic Erasers or Scotch-Brite). Also avoid oil-based soaps, dyes, lemon juice, vinegar, citric acid, ammonia, paint thinner, acetone, nail polish, lacquer thinner, and bleach.

Sealing your natural stone is a simple, crucial step to help protect against stains. Sealers don’t make stone “stain-proof,” but they make it much more resistant. You can buy a natural-stone sealer (also called an “impregnator”) at most hardware stores. Follow the directions on your specific product; generally: coat the surface with a rag or sprayer, allow it to absorb completely, and repeat until no more is absorbed, then blot up the excess.

The Droplet Test: apply a drop of water to the surface. If it beads or sits on top, your stone is properly sealed. If it absorbs, repeat the sealing process until it passes the test.

Only natural stones need to be sealed. Our installation team seals all natural stone at installation, but you’ll need to re-seal periodically to help prevent staining and keep cleaning easy. Use coasters, trivets, and placemats to protect against scratching, etching, and staining, and wipe up spills promptly.

‍Quartz: no sealing needed — ever!
Granite: every 12 months
Marble, dolomite & calcite: every 6 months
Quartzite: every 6 months.

Please don’t! Always use a cutting board — knives can damage both natural and engineered stone. This is especially true for softer natural stones (marble, dolomite, calcite) but applies to quartz as well.

We advise against placing hot pots on any stone surface. This is especially important with quartz, as temperatures above 150°F can scorch the surface, which is not repairable. Natural stones can technically withstand higher temperatures, but — why risk it? Always use a trivet or hot pad.