Tips for Measure Appointment

PREPARING FOR THE MEASUREMENT APPOINTMENT

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WHAT TO EXPECT

The customer will need to have the following listed items in order for the Countertop Installer to inspect the job site, take exact measurements and create a Change Order to your Estimate identifying any additional work required to complete the job.

MATERIAL SELECTION

  • Definitive decision on the countertop color material type (i.e. solid surface, quartz, or natural stone) and verify and finalize the countertop edge profile and support brackets

BASE CABINETS

  • Must be permanently and securely installed, including all cabinet hardware
  • Must be level and plumb
  • Cannot be moved or reconfigured once the template is created

COUNTERTOPS

  • All countertops need to be completely cleared off

SINKS

  • If the sink is not purchased through the Lowes Custom Countertop Program, it must be on site at the time of the template appointment
  • Apron or Farmhouse Sinks
  • Must be permanently and securely installed
  • Must be level and plumb
  • Cannot be moved once the template is created

COOKTOPS AND FAUCETS

  • Cooktops and faucet sets must be on site
  • Location must be identified
  • Cannot change items or location of items once the template is created

BACKSPLASH

  • Identification of the type of backsplash that will be installed, if any (i.e. countertop material, stone, tile, etc.)

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS

  • If the backsplash will be in the same material as the countertop, electrical outlet locations must be identified
  • Cannot be moved or reconfigured once the template is made

OTHER APPLIANCES

  • Identify location of freestanding large appliances or items that may be directly adjacent to or touching the countertop (i.e. refrigerators, ovens, etc.) which may have implication on the finish of the countertop edges in those areas

DECISION MAKER

  • A decision maker of a least 18 years of age must be present at the time of template appointment and must be able to answer questions asked by the Countertop Installer as well as confirm order details, such as countertop material, countertop color, edge profile and appliance locations