Apologies as this review is long overdue. If you are just here wondering if you should use and…read moretrust Luxurious Stone, then 10000% yes. Based on my experience, you will not be disappointed. If you want to hear about the overall experience and level of service, then read on... I started off my search by messaging multiple people/companies about countertop fabrication and installation. Some messaged me back, some gave very minimal responses, some places had high prices, some didn't have time for all of my questions. This is the first time I've done any countertop work and I did a lot of research on many different places and scoured the Hayward/San Leandro area and beyond to look at different countertops, designs, etc. Alvaro always responded to all my messages and emails. Every single time. Sometimes my messages would be weeks apart. When I finally made my decision to go with him, it was well over a month from when I first contacted him. He stuck with me all along the way and that left an impression on me, especially in this type of business. I had a few strange questions about different options and configurations of the counters and he was always responsive with open and honest opinions and information. Once I finally picked out my material, he met me at the shop where I purchased the counter to check out the material and he helped me make sure we were getting a good piece that wasn't too warped. All of this helped reassure me that he approved of my selection and that his trained eye could notice things that I wouldn't be able to notice on my own. He picked up the slab with his truck and took it off to fabricate and cut. He showed up a few days later for the install and it was done in no time. Oh, I forgot to mention that he stopped by and did a consultation and looked everything over and provided a ton of really helpful advice and analysis of the job, how he would suggest doing it, what he wouldn't suggest etc. He also brought some samples with him for me to check out and offered a great price on countertops that he already had on hand. The entire experience is everything that you would hope for in a countertop install. I will recommend him to anyone that need any countertop work. The pricing was some of the best I could find, the work was high quality (still looking great and holding up 7 months in) and Alvaro was a pleasure to work with. Thank you very much for everything!

Alvaro is the best! He has years of experience and it shows in the finished product. Our counters…read moreare gorgeous, and the stone is cut, matched up, and put together perfectly. I like that his focus is on fabrication and not on material sales. There is such a huge selection of stone out there I don't know why anyone would want to limit their choices by going with an all in one shop.

Quality, service and COMMUNICATION! First off their communication was amazing. Their pricing is…read morecompetitive and their works quality is awesome! One stop shop. Installed the sink, faucet and plumbing. Quick and efficient. Demo and templates one day, install one day. Would absolutely recommend them and when we remodel our downstairs bathroom they will absolutely be the first company I call.

Avoid for Large Projects - Poor Communication, Costly Mistakes, and Delays…read more I would not hire R&A Stone and Tile unless you are a contractor yourself and can monitor the job 24/7. They may be fine for small tiling jobs, or a cheap kitchen flip that you don't care about the quality but anything beyond that is a mistake. Project Experience: -Disorganized & Poor Communication: Ruben, the contractor, constantly miscommunicated with his crew, leading to errors and wasted time. The crew speaks limited English, and Ruben failed to properly relay instructions. -Constant Rescheduling & Delays: The project was plagued with intentional delays because they were trying to juggle randoms crew members to the job site. They do not have a dedicated crew. To keep the job moving, I had to step in and install my stove hood myself. Quality of Work: -Minimal Supervision & Costly Mistakes: Ruben was only on-site for 30 minutes to an hour a day. The crew made frequent errors, wasted materials, and ultimately cost me an extra $5,000 in materials. Unprofessional Workmanship: -A crew member (Adrian) improperly used self-leveling, causing mortar to seep through walls and doors. -The same worker almost set my kitchen on fire due to incorrect wiring. -A junior crew member (Manuel) threw away new materials, further increasing costs. -My husband and I had to redo the wall texture they applied because it was done so poorly. -The countertop was improperly installed (by Victor), leading to a post-installation crack. The contractor promised to fix it but was a no-show, wasting an entire day of our time. -The dishwasher was incorrectly installed (Ricardo), requiring my husband to take a day off to reinstall it. Material Pricing & Usage: The contractor ordered materials on my behalf, but the pricing changed and was increased without transparency. The crew also took materials I paid for to use on other job sites. Also on two occasions, we had to order more tiles at 3x the cost because all the measurements were incorrect. Other Issues: -The crew trashed and clogged our bathroom toilet. They denied responsibility until I installed a camera--only then did the issue stop. -Never reimbursed or refunded for damages and extra expenses. Final Verdict: Ruben is a nice guy and means well, but his company is not equipped for big jobs (over $10K). If you have a small bathroom tile job, they might be fine, but anything beyond that--find a better contractor. We rushed to finish the project just to be done with them, and in hindsight, we should have hired someone else from the start. Do not make the same mistake we did. 2/5 - Would not recommend for major home renovations. Recommend for small jobs only.

Miguel at Boyzo Marble & Granite was outstanding to work with from start to finish. He is…read moreincredibly detail-oriented and took the time to walk us through every step of the process, explaining exactly what he was doing and why. That level of transparency made a huge difference and gave us total confidence in his work. What could have been a stressful experience--working with such expensive material--felt completely manageable thanks to Miguel. He worked efficiently without ever sacrificing quality, and his craftsmanship truly shows. The final result left us awe-struck; everything came out seamless, elegant, and beautifully executed. On top of that, his pricing was more affordable than others we considered, even those with lower reviews, which made the experience even better. I would absolutely recommend Miguel without hesitation.

Miguel showed and demonstrated his great professionality from the very beginning up to the end…read morethrough his working on my kitchen counter top repairment. At the very beginning even w/ a few pictures I provided, Miguel was able to accurately identify the problem and root cause, and then described patiently and accurately to me w/ the detailed mechanism plus solution options on how to handle such situation under different cost tradeoff, and Miguel's such professional analysis and altitude made me decide immediately to use BMG right after the phone call w/ Migual. At the end Migual and his team did wonderful job on my badly damaged counter top w/ his high standard skillset and the full 3~4 hours non-stop hard working, so that the 14-year old counter top originally w/ big crack close to the sink now becomes like a new one. I strongly recommend Migual and his team from BMG.

We've recently hired the Stone Work Details for our kitchen renovation. We are incredibly happy…read morewith the all-in-one package, including the removal of our old countertops, the plumbing work, and the installation of the new vanity, cabinet stone tops, and windowsills. The new quartzite tops look beautiful. The owner, Gerardo, has a highly skilled team, and his son, Jeff, provided excellent communication throughout the project. Gerardo and Jeff kept us fully informed with timely status reports, arrived on time, and accommodated all of our needs. We especially appreciate how Gerardo and his team minimized the seams with the large L-shaped piece and crafted such nice miter edges. team was professional, well-organized, always on time, and highly responsive to our needs throughout the project. We truly appreciate the their hard work and high-quality service, and we will gladly recommend Stone Work Detail to others.

Gerardo has come out twice to fix issues with our countertop due to a poor installation from…read moreanother company. He is always very professional, fast, and does high quality work. Highly recommended for counter repair!

Dream Outdoor Barbecue Island Thanks to Plamar USA…read more We recently had Plamar USA install countertops for our outdoor barbecue area, and the results were absolutely amazing. From start to finish, their team was incredibly helpful, professional, and detail-oriented. This is the third job they have done for family and we are happy every time. The installers were not only skilled but also very personable--more like partners in the project than just workers. They took the time to understand what we wanted and made sure every detail was perfect. Their craftsmanship and experience really showed in the flawless finish and the way everything came together seamlessly. What impressed us most was their dedication to making our vision a reality. They were accommodating, patient, and truly committed to delivering a high-quality result. Thanks to their hard work, our barbecue island has become the dream space we've always wanted, and it's something our family will enjoy for many years to come. If you're looking for stone or granite installation, I highly recommend Plamar USA. Feel free to reach out if you have any real-world questions--I'd be happy to share more about our experience. Thank you again to the entire Plamar USA team!

Outstanding Quality and Customer Service - would not use anyone else! Plamar Fabrication has once…read moreagain exceeded our expectations. This was the third project they have completed for us, and they continue to deliver outstanding craftsmanship, professionalism, and customer service every single time. For this remodel, they fabricated and installed beautiful countertops throughout our home, including our kitchen and multiple bathrooms. The quality of their work is exceptional. Every seam, edge, and finish is flawless, and the attention to detail is second to none. The finished product completely transformed our home. A special thank you goes to Aldrin, who is absolutely incredible. He is committed to making sure every project is completed perfectly and on time, no matter what it takes. During our remodel, at the last minute we added the powder room we needed within 48 hours. Even though they were already extremely busy, Aldrin immediately found time to fabricate the countertop and found someone to remove the old countertop without breaking the existing wall to wall mirror, and install the new countertop so our project stayed on schedule. That kind of responsiveness, problem-solving, and dedication is incredibly rare. They consistently put their customers first. Their pricing is very reasonable, they communicate exceptionally well, they show up when they say they will, and they consistently deliver exactly what they promise. After three projects together, they have earned our complete confidence and trust. If you're looking for beautiful countertops and a company that truly stands behind its work, Plamar Fabrication is the team to call. They never disappoint, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. The high standard that Aldrin and his team have set make it impossible to consider someone else.

Custom Stone did an amazing job replacing all of our kitchen countertops. Perfect execution,…read morecontagious attention to detail and a great price. No mess and no inconvenience. The demo work was done on Thursday, the installation on Friday and we had a stunning, fully functional kitchen that evening. We will choose them again when the time comes to remodel our bathrooms - no question about this.

We are the owners and designers of a nearly 4,000 square foot high-end home in Marin County for…read morewhich we recently completed new construction. We hired a general contractor and agreed to use all of their selected subcontractors except for a small subset we insisted on selecting ourselves, including Custom Stone. Custom Stone came highly recommended by multiple stone suppliers and other fabricators in the Bay Area. The scope of our stone installation was large and it was critically important that we select a fabricator who had experience with higher-end homes and highest-quality installations. Our scope included a master bathroom consisting of a double vanity, an 8' tall all-slab master shower and an undermounted roman master bathtub; a large kitchen with multiple stone surfaces including a 12' x 9' island; two guest bathrooms with marble slab vanities; a guest bathroom all-slab shower; an all-slab marble surround and hearth for a 42" fireplace; a custom designed and constructed semi-precious slab backlit bar; and an outdoor BBQ counter with Neolith. At the outset of the project, Custom Stone joined us during trips to various stone yards, advised us on the considerations of different materials, and helped us to obtain the most competitive pricing with their relationships. During the fabrication process, Custom Stone sent us multiple detailed design mock-ups and welcomed us to participate in the process. They recently invested in state-of-the-art fabrication equipment and technology that enables Contractors and Owners to see exactly what output they can expect, and to efficiently and flexibly provide input into the design and configuration decisions. For example, their new 3-D Laser measuring system and real-time digital vein-matching software allowed us to approve our slab layout before the fabrication started. Custom Stone's CNC waterjet cutting machine enabled exceptionally precise cuts on the material that we didn't find possible with other fabrication firms, allowing Custom Stone to produce the highest-quality end products for our project. Custom Stone's work is uncontestably one of the highlights of the new home and has significantly enhanced its aesthetic and value. We cannot speak highly enough of their work and the process of working with them. They worked and collaborated well with other trades/subcontractors, offered up creative solutions and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to quality. When we were selecting our stone subcontractor, we considered five (5) criteria in the following stack-ranked order: (1) precision in design and craftsmanship, and attention to detail; (2) knowledge of products/materials; (3) design skill in assembling pieces to create contiguous and less visible seams; (4) use of current technology and tools; and (5) reliable and on schedule. Custom Stone achieved the highest marks across all five criteria. We would certainly recommend and hire them again for whatever scope project we consider in the future.

David was prompt and communicative from scheduling to being onsite. Kept us well informed. Very…read moresatisfied, will use and recommend.

I am extremely grateful to have chosen David and his team for my kitchen update. I am a business…read moreowner myself and have high expectations for the people I hire. I was very satisfied with the whole process. He was very communicative, professional, thorough and skilled. He suggested different ways to finish the transitions between materials I didn't even know that I needed that took the design up a notch. Overall it was an excellent experience and I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again. See the before and after photoshop

We had a complete kitchen remodel due to a broken pipe in our wall. We got several estimates from…read moremany different places but decided to use FGY. FGY was very competitive with their prices and the quality of their cabinets and countertops were very good. We worked with Julia who was VERY professional, polite and patient as we changed our minds many, many times. They were fast to get us scheduled to install the cabinets, countertops, sink and backsplash and we were very impressed with the workmanship which only took them a little over a day to install. We highly recommend FGY to anyone looking for a bath or kitchen remodel.

We had a great experience with Cruz at FGY stone and cabinet . We just finished a kitchen remodel…read moreand it turned out great! From our first visit to our multiple questions during the process , Cruz has been very patient and attentive and most of all , pleasant ! He has corresponded with us via phone , email , and text . Cruz is very accessible and addresses our concerns promptly.

I had a great experience working with Mokastile on the replacement of my kitchen countertops and…read moreback splashes. They weren't the lowest bid but they were able to accommodate my somewhat strict and narrow scheduling window. They were *extremely* responsive with Felipe answering emails within hours 7 days a week. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

I received 4 quotes for stone installation for our kitchen renovation. This included waterfall and…read morebacksplashes (including one tall panel up the wall). Mokastile was very easy to communicate with and prompt with their quote. Note that they seem to be the same company or partners with Specially Stone. The breakdown: - 1 company was at $14.5K. - Mokastile and another company were at $11-12K. - 1 company was at $9K. We selected this company and were happy with the job they did.