I'd NEVER recommend this company. There were so many other companies in this location that we…read morecould have gone to... but fate or misfortune brought us here.
We contracted to have Uba Tuba installed throughout our kitchen. They finally installed the countertops at the end of '23. As the installers were finishing up, a guy showed up to inspect their work. We engaged in conversation while the crew of (2) finished the work. I specifically asked him about the durability and care of the stone, to which he confidently replied that it was practically indestructible - no need for cutting board or trivet, you could probably hammer on it and its not going to harm it. ..
Anyways, we spoke for a while. Seemed to be a nice guy, even stated if anything happens he'll come out right away...
Well, just as soon as they left, we noticed a substantial mark on one of the counter segments. I looked like a grinder scrape, probably 6-8" long. It was initially hard to notice because they appear to use an oil-based solution to glam it up upon completion. We immediately contacted the guy who came at the end and he said he'd notify the installer to return to repair the damage. One of them returned within an hour and did what looked like an attempt to polish it out. After working on it for like an hour, apparently, he thought it looked finished, so he polished it up again with the oily stuff and told us to wait an hour or two. Unfortunately, after several hours, the area, which originally has these grinding scores, now had an even bigger damage from the attempted polishing, and the section had this hazy glaze about 2" wider than before.
We contacted the same man to tell him about the issue and he said not to worry because they'd just come back another day and replace the whole piece, which is about 5'. He told my husband to set it up with Smytha, at the Artistic office. Weeks turned into months, as my husband kept leaving messages requesting a call back. and no one following up. Finally, March 9, 2024, I called the office and spoke directly to Smytha. She told me they'd schedule the replacement but were so busy, but she'd call me back the next week to get it on schedule. After not hearing from them by mid-week, I called again. They scheduled for 3/22/24 but had an issue with some machine and had to reschedule. They finally returned on 3/26/24.
So, the foreman guy and one other installer show up. They replace the damaged slab and leave. After they are gone, I take a look at the piece they replaced and notice that the piece on this section is a noticeable difference from what was installed for the rest of the kitchen. The first had a majority of blacks and grey, the new section was black and BROWNS, with very little grey. I suppose out of frustration, we didn't call them. I feel foolish because we had no reason to feel like we shouldn't "bother" them with this. But really, they are the supposed experts. The guy we spoke to claimed like 20 yrs with is company. I'm sure they knew it wasn't a match, but just wanted to get us off their backs. I swear, I also noticed a chip on the edge of the island across from the area being serviced which I do not believe was there before they arrived. But again, I say nothing....Ok, so it's been not even a year. I'm still having trouble accepting that the pieces are a different design because they are such large sections and they are not placed far enough away from each other not to notice, so, yes, I am triggered about it when I think about it, especially anytime guest are over. And, that "durability" that we were assured that the counters had? Well, after only ONE time, I've learned this wasn't true either. I am really disappointed having chose this company.