Countertops and Backsplashes, Marble and Granite, Buffing and Polishing
About us
Welcome to Granite Shield of SWFL Inc, your experts in granite sealing technology that makes your granite look and feel like new again with our five-step process. We are available for your needs throughout all of Southwest FL.
We offer a permanent granite sealer that is applied in a five-step process that will give you the added benefit of eliminating germs and bacteria from your counter top surface.
Our unique process comes with a lifetime, fully transferable warranty. We do work indoors or outdoors and for residential and commercial clients.
Protect your new or existing tops forever with granite shield.
We also offer repair and restoration work to existing granite counter tops as well as design and installation of new counter tops.
If your are think about sealing, repairing or installing new counter tops call us today.
After contacting Granite Shield, I was told their stain removal person would come to my house to review my situation, and she would give me a quote to repair of stained edges on a sink in our master bathroom if she thought the stain could be removed. The lady who came and looked at the job told me she believed she could remove the stain with one treatment and then reseal the surface after the stain was removed. She said it might not all come out with one treatment, and need a second treatment to remove any residual stain. I asked her how much the job was going to cost, and she quoted me $300. She said she could apply the treatment right then if I accepted the verbal quote. Stupid me, I did not request a written quote and instead told her to proceed. She applied some kind of paste to the stained area, as well as to the other sink and other areas on the countertop that I had not pointed out as being in need of stain removal. I was told to scrape the hardened treatment paste from the countertop and call her to come seal the affected area. The stain had not been fully removed, and when she came, she applied another treatment on the area with instructions for me to remove the hardened pasted again in another week, and when completed, she would come and reseal. The area needing the second treatment was roughly 2" x 10". The initial stained area was approximately 8" x 20", although as I mentioned, she applied the initial treatment to a much larger area. She then told me that the second treatment was going to cost an additional $300 and then lowered to only $100 because of the small area needing second treatment. I objected, stating that I was quoted $300 for the job. We eventually agreed that $300 is all I would be billed, even though she insisted that she had previously told me I would be charged again if a second treatment was necessary. I said that I had not been told that, and if I had known I was going to be charged $600, I could have had the whole countertop replaced with a new one for less than that. After I removed the paste from the final treatment, the repair person came to reseal the countertop, and claimed that I now owed an additional $100 for the resealing of the stain removal area. She said she had quoted me that during our initial visit, which I refuse to believe, as I only committed to the $300 for the entire job. I know it is my fault for not getting a written estimate on the complete job, and that created the he said/she said problem that came about. In the end, I had to pay her $400 for the job, and there is still residual stain around the sink. To say I am not happy with this company is an understatement.
Description of Work: Remove stain in granite countertop
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
$400
Response from Granite Shield Of SWFL Inc
After 5000 jobs I have never had a review like this so I feel I need to respond. After speaking to my employee and getting her version I would like to clear a few things up. You inquired on my website about our services. It is clear on all advertising that sealing is $297 UP TO 55 sq.ft. It's on the website, all print and television advertising and she informed you that it was $297 to seal your tops, taking out stains is a separate charge and I am sorry that you feel we should seal it and make two trips to treat for stains for the price of a seal job. The stain remover she used costs us $27.00 a can and she used 4 cans for a total of $108.00. We never know how deep a stain is or how many treatments will remove it. They can reappear after years it's impossible to know if it all came out; Our charge of $100 to attempt stain removal includes the cost of materials, in your case it was $75 for materials the first time and $25 the second time You paid $400 for a seal and two stain treatments and she gave you a $25 bottle of cleaner at no charge. I assure you we did not intend to deceive you and the price you paid is less than it should have been and certainly more than fair. The fact we did not give you a proposal or bid is that is normal procedure if we are bidding it and doing it later but in this case we gave you a price and you said do it. We don't take any money down or ask for deposits, we do the job then ask for payment. My company prides itself on customer service and if you read all of the other reviews here that reflects our commitment to do so.. I think this was a miscommunication in the initial conversation and we did our best at our expense to rectify it. I hope you can see that we did not intend to deceive or overcharge you that is not how we do business.
Barbara H.
10/2017
5.0
countertops, marble & granite
+ 0 more
Great! they showed up same day we called. They were already in our area. Very professional.
Description of Work: Resealing of kitchen granite countertops
Excellent workmanship. The person completing the job was prompt, knowledgeable, and had the work completed in the time allowed. She explained everything clearly to us. Will use again of needed.
Description of Work: Granite counter tops in kitchen and bathrooms were sealed
Very well, she was on time, pleasant, professional, explained everything and I was happy with the way the counters turned out.
Description of Work: I had my granite sealed on my countertops
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
George O.
02/2016
4.0
countertops, marble & granite
+ 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Permanently sealed granite countertops
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Monika J.
02/2016
5.0
countertops, marble & granite
+ 0 more
John arrived late due to the fog, but both he and the owner called before the scheduled time to let me know he'd be late. John was very professional, explained the product and how to take care of my counters afterwards, and then set to work. Great customer service and I've already recommended this company to my parents! Thank you, Granite Shield!
Description of Work: Cleaned and sealed my granite kitchen counters.
Description of Work: They cleaned, sealed and polished our granite kitchen counters. Very professional, and did a thorough job of explaining after-care and what actions might void our warranty (so that we would not accidentally do so). If we buy another house in the future and it has granite, I will definitely call them again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$297
Theodore C.
07/2015
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Rita K.
04/2015
5.0
buffing & polishing, countertops
+ 0 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Kathleen B.
03/2015
5.0
marble & granite
+ -1 more
They did an excellent job. John is very knowledgable and provided excellent feedback. The work was done great and the counter tops look amazing. My only complaint was that he was on a personal phone call talking very loudly throughout most of the work which made me a little uncomfortable. Other than that, I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They sealed my granite countertops.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$380
William W.
02/2015
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
Awesome... Unbelievable customer service. Very professional. In fact, the technician John looked at my kitchen island counter and immediately spotted a defect and suggested waiting to seal it until I contact the builder (it is a new house). John looked and found that a previous repair had been attempted which was very visible from underneath. I bought a new house and having a cracked counter is unacceptable. I am so thankful that John pointed this out to me. He clearly didn't have to go so far above and beyond, particularly since he was recommending not sealing the island. But John put customer satisfaction first and I am very appreciative. For the counters John did seal, the workmanship was excellent. Everything was spotless upon completion. He did a good job explaining the benefits of Granite Shield and what I needed to do going forward. It is a great product and I can't say enough about the service John provided. The countertops looked much better after being sealed. As soon as I resolve the defects with the builder, I will have Granite Shield back to seal the kitchen island. I highly recommend Granite Shield of SW FL.
Description of Work: sealed granite counter tops in kitchen and bathrooms
Description of Work: We had out counters sealed by John about 6 months ago. My housekeeper left a container of cleaning product on the counter & when I lifted the container there was a black ring left on the granite. I called John & he came out within a week. Even though the ring had disappeared withinin 24 hours he resealed the counter. They are true to their word with the warranty. John has a vast knowledge of granite & it's care. I also have the polish from them that I use one a month. Although the counter still looks great if I don't get around to using the polish.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
DORIS S.
06/2014
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
The surface of the granite is soft and shining: just like glass. We love it. The man worked quickly and carefully. And, it never has to be done again. Great!
Description of Work: The five applications on the granite went quickly and smoothly.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$356
Janine M.
06/2014
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
The provider was prompt, professional and friendly. He provided us with useful information on taking good care of our counter tops and the products we should use. He also provided a lifetime guarantee for our granite counter tops .
Description of Work: Put coating on granite in kitchen to protect from water stains.
The serviceman was excellent - even though we had LOTS of granite to seal, he stayed late to get it finished as opposed to returning another day. Excellent work - excellent quality.
Description of Work: Sealed all the granite in my kitchen, wet bar, 5 bathrooms, fireplace, upstairs mini-kitchen.
Description of Work: We called to have out granite sealed. John carefully assessed the state of our 10 year old granite counter tops. He informed us that we had a hairline crack near the front of the sink, of which we were unaware. He diagnosed the cause as improper installation of the sink. It had never been bracketed or waterproofed. ( Thank you Pulte Builders). It was only support by 2x4s. If he didn't come, our counter top would have eventually broken The poorly installed sink caused the bar counter top to shift backward. He repaired all of this. Then he sealed the granite. Very Professional. Punctual. Very clear communicator. We would recommend them anytime, any where He saved us from DIASTER.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Delores M.
09/2013
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
He was very professional, courteous, and prompt. It took less than an hour for my large kitchen. It was instantly more shiny and felt so smooth that I had to be cautious as things would slide. It looks great and very easy to care for with regular window cleaner. I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Life time warranty for sealing newly installed granite.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Margery M.
08/2013
5.0
marble & granite, countertops
+ 0 more
John was very professional he arrived on time. I was using the deal offered but I knew I had more square footage than the deal so after discussing it and coming up with the cost I decided to do the whole kitchen. Very please with the outcome. He also answered all the questions I had about granite. Such as cleaning and heat resistance. He also found a flaw which was good because we are just about out of our warranty coverage. All in all a good experience.
Description of Work: Sealed my granite kitchen counters and back splash
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Jason P.
12/2012
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
I was very pleased with the product and service
Description of Work: Sealed granite countertops in kitchen and 3 bathrooms
Fine, would use product at my other summer home but i will first see how this last over the winter months.
Description of Work: Don came out and sealed all the countertops in our home, kitchen, master bath, bar area and also added a sealant to our 4 panel glass shower. Granite countertops were never sealed properly nor did the previous owners clean the tops correctly. Tops became dull, dirty and just loss the shine. When granite shield was installed the end result was so much better than before he started. My only concern is that the water marks around the faucet did not come out as expected. Previous owners just allowed water buildup and dirt to continually form around faucets. Yuk, but Don did what he could to clean and get tops back to normal but no back to original since damage was already done. Can't wait to see what the glass panels look like after a few months of hard water and if build up occurs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$740
Roger J.
10/2011
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
Don showed up a few minutes early . He advised he had sold granite to contractors for over 10 years so he could knowledgably speak on the subject. Additionally, he had done extensive research of the product before applying to be a representative. Each step of the process was explained along with reasons their product was superior to others. The on line warranty registration was lengthy and designed to protect the company from imposters. I'm pleased with the job.
Description of Work: Sealing of granite counter tops. Different colors and varieties of granite require different treatment(s). In my case the job required seven steps to properly seal the stone. The entire process took about 1 1/2 hours and required no drying time. The manufacturer guarantees the product for life.
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Service Categories
Countertops and Backsplashes,
Marble and Granite,
Buffing and Polishing
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Granite Shield Of SWFL Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
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