Preparing for Your
Professional Countertop
Installation
Preparing for Your Professional Countertop Installation – www.lesmith.com
The Basics of A Countertop Installation
Renovating projects are very exciting. We are extremely happy
and grateful to be a part of yours! We hope you find this guide
helpful – it’s designed to let you know what to expect with your
countertop installation. Congrats on your improvements or your
new build! Enjoy your new countertops!
Before Installers Arrive at Your Home Be Sure To:
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Clear everything off of your countertops.
Clear out the sink cabinet completely.
Remove all drawers to an area away from install
site.
Remove any chemicals in case of spill.
Remove all fragile items from the area.
Clear a pathway to the kitchen for the installers
free of furnishings/materials to ensure a
safe/secure path – for your tops and our
installers .
If you are tearing out your old
countertop yourself, remove all screws
that may be protruding from the
cabinets.
Understand the full scope of work
before the install. Any variances in
those expectations – you need to
make sure you receive approval from
the professional who sold this job to
you. Your desired changes from the
original plan could change the scope
and cost of the project.
Preparing for Your Professional Countertop Installation – www.lesmith.com
The Basics of A Countertop Installation
What You Can Expect During and
Immediately After Install is Complete
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Sawdust.
Two trips in and out of your home with the countertop.
Odor from the caulk and the solvent used to clean the
countertop.
Loud noises.
Basic power tools used outside of your home, preferably in
the driveway, if possible.
One to two installers present at your home.
Field inspector (sometimes).
Thorough clean up by the installers.
A walk through with installers to review the job when
finished.
Time allotted for basic tear out & install: 2-5 hours
Remember….
By signing for your countertop, you are indicating that it is free of damage
and that the installation was completed as noted on your order.
Be sure to have any questions answered and/or problems resolved prior to
the installer leaving.
Preparing for Your Professional Countertop Installation – www.lesmith.com