We visited every major stone supplier in the Seattle area – some more than once – over the course of many months, looking for soapstone for our kitchen remodel. We finally found the stone we wanted at Crocodile Rocks and got a bid for installation from Michael Homchick, owner, and owner of related Homchick Stoneworks. Online reviews indicated they were not the least expensive folks around, but that their work was first-rate. We thought the total package was quite reasonable.
At the point we started our contractor was still doing construction, following which I had to build and install the kitchen cabinetry, so it was a rather extended process with an indeterminate timeline. Crocodile Rocks and Homchick Stoneworks were wonderfully patient and very clear about cabinetry details for successful stone installation.
Templating and installation went smoothly, including the very tricky and precise placement of cutouts in the backsplash for horizontal electrical outlets. We are very pleased with the results and the entire experience.
