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Chippewa Stone is Moving After 16 Years

Fear not, the family-owned & operated granite company is keeping its current address of 4930 Chippewa Rd. and expanding into the newly renovated space in the same building. 

"We have been working on this move over the last few years," say Chippewa Stone owners Oskar and Courtney Gruber. "We acquired additional warehouse and office space allowing us to have the showroom and main office entrance in front of our building. Now, we have more room to add a greater variety of inventory." 

What sparked the change, you ask? As mentioned, Oskar and Courtney wanted to showcase a larger selection of stones. The newly renovated area fosters the ability to display the increased inventory. Along with the extra room, homeowners can also view different applications of the various stones, view updated displays and consider fresh ideas when they start shopping.

This expansion comes 19 years after Oskar and Courtney first opened their home remodeling business. In 2008, the duo decided to move into the exclusive direction of granite design, fabrication and installation. As the business grew, so did the demand for stones like quartzite, marble, soapstone and engineered quartz. 

For our readers that are not familiar with Chippewa Stone's design, fabrication and installation services, they cover every step of the selection process when you are getting new kitchen or bathroom countertops. The warehouse inventory includes an extensive selection of stones, from natural to engineered varieties. It is also worth noting that Chippewa Stone acquires its granite, other natural stones, and engineered quartz from local distributors who source the materials from all over the world, with Brazil and India being the top suppliers. 

In addition to its impeccable product offerings, Chippewa Stone stands apart from its competitors through its highly personalized service. Courtney says, "We know many of our customers on a first name basis. It is a rewarding feeling to see a member of our team turn an overwhelmed and unsure visitor into a relaxed, informed and confident customer. They are not only confident that they found the perfect stone for their project, but also had a great experience."

She continues: "Our staff will get to know [our customers'] likes and dislikes, and filter selections that may not apply to their color scheme rather than just rushing through everything. They listen to customers' concerns, and some have even made friends along the way. All of our staff members truly appreciate our customer base and enjoy what they do." 

But you don't have to take it from us, or even Courtney. Here are two testimonials from happy clients:

"I can’t say enough good things about our experience. The measure and install were completed very quickly. Everyone from the sales staff to the install guy, John, are professional and knowledgeable. The workmanship is top- notch! We will be going to Chippewa Stone for all of our other projects!" - John L.

"Absolutely love my granite! The [employees] were friendly and very helpful. They helped me pick out the perfect granite for my kitchen and it is beautiful. The installers were very professional and did a beautiful job, the one seam is undetectable. I am very happy with my experience with Chippewa Stone. I would highly recommend Chippewa Stone to anyone that is looking for granite or solid surface products. They are the best!" - Diane G.

If you are interested in learning more about Chippewa Stone, visit MyChippewaStone.com. Also, be sure to check out the showroom at 4930 Chippewa Rd. to view the impressive selection of granite, engineered quartz and other natural stones.