Countertop Remnants in South 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 South El Monte. Call and ask what they have in your size.
24 countertop shops within 40 miles of South El Monte
Nearest to the middle of South 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.
- LX Building MaterialsUnder 1 mi
South El Monte, CA4.2 (81 reviews)
(626) 269-9969 - G&M Cabinet & StoneUnder 1 mi
South El Monte, CA4.5 (32 reviews)
(626) 652-9620 - RD Building SupplyUnder 1 mi
South El Monte, CA
(626) 406-4189 - HomeCo1 mi
El Monte, CA4.6 (10 reviews)
(626) 608-6188 El Monte, CA5.0 (1 reviews)
(626) 244-6254Rosemead, CA
(626) 747-2005El Monte, CA3.4 (52 reviews)
(626) 454-3178San Gabriel, CA4.7 (902 reviews)
(626) 478-2528- Cabinet Square4 mi
Alhambra, CA3.9 (14 reviews)
(626) 280-9666 San Gabriel, CA3.6 (8 reviews)
(626) 309-1122Pico Rivera, CA3.8 (60 reviews)
(562) 949-1970Pico Rivera, CA
(562) 949-1970- The Shine Stone6 mi
Whittier, CA4.8 (50 reviews)
(562) 464-5460 La Puente, CA4.4 (15 reviews)
(626) 288-0849- Tap N Tile Inc7 mi
Pasadena, CA4.7 (27 reviews)
(626) 405-0098 - ArchiTram Plus7 mi
Monrovia, CA
(626) 599-1776 Los Angeles, CA
(213) 394-2884- JZ Cabinet8 mi
Baldwin Park, CA1.0 (1 reviews)
(626) 343-5856 - LA Countertops10 mi
Los Angeles, CA
(818) 912-2160 Los Angeles, CA4.6 (120 reviews)
(626) 280-4112- Giallo Stone11 mi
Los Angeles, CA4.7 (215 reviews)
(323) 227-0227 - KDK Kitchen and Bath11 mi
Norwalk, CA3.7 (9 reviews)
(562) 229-0666 - Top King11 mi
Santa Fe Springs, CA4.1 (58 reviews)
(562) 229-1128 - 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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