Countertop Remnants in El Monte, California
A remnant is the piece of granite, quartz or marble left over after a shop cuts a kitchen. Shops sell them for 30 to 60 percent less than full slab prices, and one remnant is enough for a vanity, a small island or a bar top. These are the countertop shops in and around El Monte. Call and ask what they have in your size.
24 countertop shops within 40 miles of El Monte
Nearest to the middle of El Monte first. We do not see their stock. Almost every fabrication shop keeps remnants, so call and ask what they have in the size you need.
- Eastern Cabinet & StoneUnder 1 mi
Rosemead, CA
(626) 747-2005 - Nu Stone Quartz & CabinetUnder 1 mi
El Monte, CA5.0 (1 reviews)
(626) 244-6254 - HomeCo1 mi
El Monte, CA4.6 (10 reviews)
(626) 608-6188 South El Monte, CA4.5 (32 reviews)
(626) 652-9620South El Monte, CA4.2 (81 reviews)
(626) 269-9969El Monte, CA3.4 (52 reviews)
(626) 454-3178South El Monte, CA
(626) 406-4189San Gabriel, CA4.7 (902 reviews)
(626) 478-2528- Cabinet Square3 mi
Alhambra, CA3.9 (14 reviews)
(626) 280-9666 San Gabriel, CA3.6 (8 reviews)
(626) 309-1122- Tap N Tile Inc5 mi
Pasadena, CA4.7 (27 reviews)
(626) 405-0098 La Puente, CA4.4 (15 reviews)
(626) 288-0849- ArchiTram Plus6 mi
Monrovia, CA
(626) 599-1776 Pico Rivera, CA3.8 (60 reviews)
(562) 949-1970Pico Rivera, CA
(562) 949-1970- The Shine Stone7 mi
Whittier, CA4.8 (50 reviews)
(562) 464-5460 - JZ Cabinet8 mi
Baldwin Park, CA1.0 (1 reviews)
(626) 343-5856 Los Angeles, CA
(213) 394-2884Los Angeles, CA4.6 (120 reviews)
(626) 280-4112- Giallo Stone11 mi
Los Angeles, CA4.7 (215 reviews)
(323) 227-0227 - LA Countertops11 mi
Los Angeles, CA
(818) 912-2160 - Arts Stone Work12 mi
Glendale, CA4.9 (37 reviews)
(818) 404-3773 Glendale, CA4.8 (5 reviews)
(818) 235-3410- Palma The Designer12 mi
Walnut, CA
(626) 723-6087
What a remnant costs
Expect $15 to $60 per square foot for the stone, depending on the material, plus $25 to $50 per square foot if the shop cuts, edges and installs it. These are broad US figures, not local prices.
Example: a 49 by 22 inch vanity top
- Size
- 7.5 sq ft
- Stone
- $112 to $449
- Cutting and install
- $187 to $374
- Total
- $299 to $823
Some shops have a minimum job charge that can push a very small piece above this.
What fits on a remnant
| Project | Typical size | Square feet |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom vanity | 25 to 61 in long, 22 in deep | 4 to 10 |
| Small kitchen island | 36 to 60 in long, 25 to 36 in deep | 6 to 15 |
| Bar or coffee station | 30 to 60 in long, 18 to 25 in deep | 4 to 10 |
| Laundry room counter | 50 to 70 in long, 25 in deep | 9 to 12 |
| Desk or table top | 40 to 60 in long, 24 to 30 in deep | 7 to 13 |
| Fireplace hearth or shelf | Up to 60 in long, 8 to 20 in deep | 2 to 8 |
A full kitchen almost never works. Most remnants are under 20 square feet, and two remnants will not match.
How to buy a remnant
- 1
Measure the finished size
Length and depth in inches, plus any sink or faucet holes. Add an inch if the top overhangs the cabinet.
- 2
Call the shops near you
Ask what remnants they have in your size and material. Stock changes every week, so the phone beats any website.
- 3
See the piece in person
Check it for cracks, chips and stains, and check the color in daylight. Photos hide a lot.
- 4
Ask what the price covers
A remnant price is often the stone only. Cutting, edging, the sink cutout and installation can be extra.
- 5
Get it in writing and put a hold on it
Good remnants sell fast. Ask the shop to tag the piece with your name once you agree a price.
Tell shops what you need
Describe the piece once. We pass it to SlabWise partner shops within 60 miles of you. Not every area has a partner shop yet, so call the shops listed above as well.
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