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Though the cost of natural stone like granite and marble have gone down over the years, the amount needed to install them is still considerable. If you're a bit tight on the budget and would still like to install natural stone in your home, a viable option for you is to look at are stone remnants.
Stone remnants are the leftover stone from an old project. Stone fabrication requires a lot of cutting and customization, so it's not strange to find some cut slabs left behind. Since the fabricator would not have much use for these remnants, these are sold at a lower cost. This is how people wanting to install natural stone in their home, like a granite kitchen for example, can do so on a limited budget.
But it is as not as easy as it sounds. Since you're basically looking at leftovers, you won't be sure that the marble or granite slab that you want will be available, and if there is one, you can't count on it having the right size.
About availability, more often than not, you would have to look at several shops and fabricators for availability in type and in size. You can count on some shops having marble and granite slabs that are popular in your area, but for rarer or more expensive types, you would have to look harder for those. Another thing: count on it that you're not the only one looking. So expect some competition in buying stone remnants.
To get what you want, be sure to look at shops in other areas for availability. You would have to expect that it will take some luck and time to find the stone that you want. You can also coordinate with stone fabricators to contact you should they have the stone type that you need available. You can leave them you contact details and the dimensions that you need. Be also flexible in your selection. You should also consider alternatives to the type that you want. If you can't get the best, maybe it's okay to settle for second best given your budget. It's okay to work within the limits of what you have.
There's no going around it: natural stone would take a considerable sum. But you don't have to go to the cleaners to enjoy a marble or granite countertop. For budget alternatives, you should look at stone remnants. If you look hard enough and are lucky enough, you may get the stone that you want at a price that fits your budget.
