Granite is built to last, which is part of why so many Broward County homeowners choose it in the first place. That same durability is exactly what makes changing granite countertops more involved than swapping out a laminate surface or a light fixture.
Before deciding whether to tackle the project yourself or bring in a professional, it helps to understand what the process actually requires from start to finish.
What Changing Granite Countertops Actually Involves
Removing an existing granite countertop means disconnecting the sink, faucet, and any built-in appliances tied to the counter. The slab itself is heavy, often several hundred pounds for a single kitchen run, and it has to come off the cabinets without cracking the stone or damaging the cabinet boxes underneath.
Once the old countertop is out, the new material needs accurate measurements, fabrication, and a careful reinstallation that accounts for seams, sink cutouts, and edge profiles. Each step depends on the one before it, so a mistake early in the process tends to show up later as a poor fit.
The Case for DIY: What It Really Takes
Some homeowners are comfortable with heavy lifting and basic plumbing work, and for those projects, DIY removal of an old countertop is possible with the right tools and enough help to manage the weight safely.
Where DIY becomes riskier is on the installation side. Cutting, edging, and seaming granite requires specialized equipment that most homeowners do not own, and a slab that is not leveled correctly can crack under normal daily use. For homeowners set on doing some of the work themselves, removal is usually the more realistic piece to take on, while fabrication and installation are better left to a fabricator.
Pro Tip: If you plan to remove your own countertop before calling a fabricator, take detailed photos and measurements of the sink and cooktop cutouts first. That information helps your fabricator template accurately even after the original counter is gone.
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Why Most Homeowners Choose a Professional
Working with a professional fabricator reduces the risk of damage to cabinets, plumbing, and the new slab itself. It also shortens the timeline. At Prime Countertops and Renovations, we can often template, fabricate, and install a new countertop within a matter of days once measurements are confirmed.
A professional team also brings options to the table. If you are already changing your countertop, it may be a good time to compare granite against quartz or another material, especially if your kitchen use has changed since the original installation.
What Professional Installation Looks Like at Prime Countertops and Renovations
Our process starts with an in-home measurement or template, followed by fabrication in our Pompano Beach facility. We coordinate sink and cooktop cutouts, edge selection, and seam placement before the new slab ever reaches your home, which keeps installation day focused and efficient.
Because we also offer cabinetry, we can coordinate a countertop change with cabinet updates when a project calls for both. You can see the range of what we handle on our About Us page.
Making the Right Call for Your Kitchen
Changing granite countertops is not a small weekend project, but it does not have to be stressful either. Homeowners who value control over labor costs may still choose to handle removal themselves, while most opt for a professional to manage fabrication and installation from start to finish.
If you are ready to change your granite countertops in Pompano Beach or anywhere in Broward County, contact Prime Countertops and Renovations to schedule a measurement and talk through your options.