Granite countertop installation has several phases, and two of them include plumbing and gas piping if you have  a gas cooktop.
Phase One:
Once you select your granite the installer will come out and take a template so they can cut it. Before that is done you should have chosen your faucet, sink (if they are not providing it), gas cooktop and you should know where you want them placed. The faucet pictured has been installed at an angle, which gives it a modern flair and shows off the sleek faucet. We were also able to install a bigger sink because we did not need to leave room for the faucet at the back.
Phase Two:
Select a plumber (who is also licensed in gasfitting if you have a cooktop) to come in and disconnect your dishwasher, faucet, and garbage disposal so that the granite can be installed. Once you get the date from the installers, you should communicate this to the plumber so they will be able to accommodate you with very little downtime to your kitchen. Once the plumbing and gas is disconnected, the countertops are installed.
Phase Three:
The plumber will come back and reconnect the dishwasher, faucet and garbage disposal. If you are having a gas cooktop installed more time will be needed to do the gas piping. The time needed will depend on the unit you chose and how much piping needs to be done to reach a gas connection. The unit shown had to be piped through the floor into the basement.
Granite countertop installation is not complicated, but it does require planning and a plumbing company that is flexible in scheduling so that you have use of your kitchen. Rizzo Plumbing & Heating is fully licensed in plumbing and gas fitting and will accommodate your schedule. If you would like to discuss an upcoming install or any plumbing or heating project, please give us a call at 781-413-6253 or send an email to judy@rizzoplumbingandheating.com.
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