Kitchen remodel question, when and how much?

[Greenman]

Originally posted by: DrPizza

Originally posted by: Greenman
Where did you find granite for 1k?

I've seen some absolutely beautiful granite for less than that. It's in (I think) 8'x8' squares (may have been 9x9, it's been a while), about an inch thick if my memory serves me correctly. I can't remember the name of the place; it's about 5 miles from I-86 in the central southern tier area of NY. (Bath, or someplace East of Bath.) You walked around their yard, picked out the slab you wanted, and could either buy the slab as is, else have it custom cut for you. I just happened to see their ad on the side of a semi-trailer one day and made a side trip for the heck of it. It was by far the cheapest way for me to get granite counter-tops. Far far cheaper than what the local places (including Home Depot) wanted; although the local places included labor in the price.

Well sure it's easy to find rough slabs for a grand, I thought we were talking about finished tops here. I can pick up slabs for ten bucks a square foot almost anywhere, the cost is in the bullnose edge, and having them placed.

 

[Greenman]

Originally posted by: fallenangel99
damn, thats a lot of $$ for remodeling in general. how do people pay that? cash (if avail)? finance? heloc?

geez, i'm afraid to own a house now

It's a mixed bag, most of my clients have the money in the bank or use a heloc. A few will do a complete refi and take out the money they need. If the work is on a house that's being sold it will often be paid out of escrow, so the owner doesn't need a cent in cash.