Amado’s Marble & Granite

Amado was a LIFESAVER!!! Thanks to Sears incompetence, our new oven arrived and did not fit into the space of our old oven. I called Amado… on a Saturday afternoon… and he not only answered his phone but got my address and came out within the hour. He gave me a fair estimate, and went right to work. Very polite, very efficient, and he was able to shave off exactly how much was needed off the sides of our countertops to get our new oven in with no hassle. I will definitely call him when my wife and I redo our kitchen. HIGHLY recommended.

If you want to install granite counter tops, first you go to a granite warehouse to pick out the granite slabs you like, there should be tons to choose from, and then ask for couple recommended contractors, and the chosen contractor would come to your house to do the measurement, planning, demolition, and a couple weeks later, the finally installation. You buy the granite slabs through the contractor.
In my case, I went to Marble Unlimited, and they recommended this Amado guy (and one other). Amado is a licensed contractor and the owner that does the actual work with help. I was a little comprehensive about him because he’s been around for couple dozen years but has basically no reviews on the web. But since the other recommended contractor was busy and couldn’t take the job, I decided to take a chance with Amado, solely based on the recommendation of Marble Unlimited. I asked Amado why he’s got no reviews at all, he was confused and said he is old-​school and didn’t know anything about computers. Well, I told him he’s better start paying more attention on having good reviews online if he wants more business going forward… especially if I am handing over a $ 5k check upfront for him to buy the granites.
Anyway, I would consider my job to be on the bigger side for residential houses: replacing all countertops with granites in my large kitchen, and 5 more large bathroom countertops. The job was done in about 3 weeks including putting up new kitchen wall tiles. Some design changes along the way, but he was able to adapt. At the end, there were some imperfections, but with a simple text, he came himself and took care of them. We basically communicated via texting (no paperwork after the initial formal work order). Note that I went to Home Depot initially, and as a comparison, I believe I got far more beautiful granites, paid ¹⁄₃ less on price if not more (Home Depot will nickel and dime you to death until the cost is more than twice the basic amount for the granites and installing them: detach plumbing $ 99 each, reattach plumbing $ 199 each, remove existing tiles cost by sq ft, etc), and without the rigidities of the Home Depot process.
I am very happy with the result. I have another granite job at my other house, but in that case, just 2 small bathroom countertops, so I will see how he performs in smaller jobs… stay tuned on that review.
–sean

We are to pleased to be able to give the best review possible for Amado Marble and Granite. We happened upon the company by chance and are so glad that we did! Amado, Felix, and everyone there were so professional and helpful, artful, and expeditious in completing and installing our order. We strongly recommend the company and services offered to anyone who wants professional, fast, clean, and friendly service. Good job Amado, Felix and company; we will definitely be using your services again!!!
J&C Przebieda
Burbank