Describe the old countertop and backsplash
Photograph the current countertop and backsplash, including the sink and visible edges. Write down the existing material if you know it. Mark anything uncertain for the person quoting the replacement to inspect.
Ask who protects the cabinets and removes material
Ask who removes the existing top and how cabinet protection fits into the scope. Record who handles material disposal and what happens if removal exposes a repair need. Keep the answers beside the installation description.
Record disposal and any repair responsibility
Ask for the included disposal and repair work to be written clearly. Check which conditions require an additional quote or another trade. The granite price is easier to review when the surrounding work has its own named responsibility.
Keep the next step clear.
Use your checklist to keep open decisions beside the work they affect. Confirm the complete scope and price before booking.