--- title: "Avanti Marble & Granite Inc. — Countertop | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/avanti-marble-and-granite-inc-pfvwus-pf~789180368 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~789180368.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Avanti Marble & Granite Inc." category: ["Countertop"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/10e33bf202095351_3039-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "3955 Dartmouth CT, Frederick, Maryland 21703, United States" latitude: 39.3647 longitude: -77.4636 phone: "(301) 874-3900" website: http://www.avantimarblegranite.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 34 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 198 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # Avanti Marble & Granite Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Avanti Marble & Granite Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/avanti-marble-and-granite-inc-pfvwus-pf~789180368) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Countertop - **Location:** Frederick, MD - **Serves:** Frederick, Clarksburg, Ballenger Creek, Green Valley, Urbana, Brunswick, Walkersville, Spring Ridge, Middletown, Clover Hill, Braddock Heights, Jefferson, Myersville, Point of Rocks, Adamstown, Bartonsville, Buckeystown, Rosemont, Barnesville, Burkittsville, Ijamsville, Lovettsville, Tuscarora, Unionville - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (34 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2017), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Avanti Marble & Granite imports some of the finest Stone from around the World. The word Avanti stems from the Italian word meaning, "To Move Forward And Ahead"- it inspires, transforms and invokes emotion found in the beauty of each piece of stone, naturally formed by God and nature. These infinitely unique, sophisticated and elegant surfaces are now brought to life from something that was what once so unrefined. One visit to our state of the art showroom, and you will quickly discover what sets us apart. We believe that selecting stone for your project should be a positive experience. Our professional staff is anxious to share their knowledge and passion for stone, and assist you, as you browse our inventory of some of the most beautiful and unique, natural works of art, from around the globe. ### Services Provided - Custom Countertops - Backsplash Installation - Countertop Installation - Countertop Repair - granite - limestone - marble - onyx - quartzite - soapstone - travertine ### Areas Served - Frederick - Clarksburg - Ballenger Creek - Green Valley - Urbana - Brunswick - Walkersville - Spring Ridge - Middletown - Clover Hill - Braddock Heights - Jefferson - Myersville - Point of Rocks - Adamstown - Bartonsville - Buckeystown - Rosemont - Barnesville - Burkittsville - Ijamsville - Lovettsville - Tuscarora - Unionville ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Avanti Marble & Granite Inc. | | Address | 3955 Dartmouth CT, Frederick, Maryland 21703, United States | | Phone | (301) 874-3900 | | Website | http://www.avantimarblegranite.com | | Followers on Houzz | 198 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/AvantiMarbleandGranite - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/BILAVANTI - Blog — http://www.avantimarblegranite.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Avanti Marble & Granite Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/avanti-marble-and-granite-inc-pfvwus-pf~789180368) - **Website:** http://www.avantimarblegranite.com - **Phone:** (301) 874-3900 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2017), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 34 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Maryland Mom, July 2016** > We visited Avanti looking for soapstone and could not have been happier with the experience. Bill was terrific and spent all the time we needed to make an informed decision and we never felt pressured. The stone, itself, is gorgeous and we are thrilled with how it looks in our kitchen. Highly recommend. **★★★★★ — Rena Reese, July 2016** > Excellent selection of beautiful marble and granite slabs. They were very accommodating and knowledgeable. I had an appointment and they prepared by already having many slabs on display that fit my desired color scheme. > > They graciously used their heavy equipment to move a slab so I could see it out in the natural light outside too. > > Clearly they are experts. **★★★★★ — User, June 2016** > Yesterday, we met with Jackie who showed us the slab room-- a bit of a dream for me! She was so easy to work with, quickly identified what we liked and sought out additional slabs that might be to our liking, and addressed our concerns about maintenance of marble. It goes with out saying that their marble is amazeballs. I've been to 15-20 places looking for a counter that could give me a bright, luxury and elegant look for my island. I found nothing I truly loved. Jackie easily helped me narrow down my favorite slabs to four. **★★★★★ — c\_linthicum, Jan. 2016** > We visited their showroom not knowing an appointment was preferred. However, they welcomed us warmly and quickly took us on a tour of their warehouse. They had just received a new shipment of granite and unloaded it that morning. We found exactly what we wanted and they quickly tagged it for us and it next appeared at The Granite Guys in Hagerstown. We were extremely pleased with our visit and highly recommend Avanti for your granite needs. **★★★★★ — Lisa Devlin, Jan. 2016** > I have been searching for honed marble for my kitchen for 5 months. I traveled to all the big warehouses in Baltimore, DC and Va and not only could I not find what I was looking for, I was not impressed with the customer service I received anywhere. I was so lucky to find Jackie at Avanti. She knew just what I wanted and found it for me. During fabrication (not with Avanti) my beautiful stone cracked (twice!) Avanti was great about finding my additional slabs that would go with the stone that had already been fabricated. Very kind, a great memory and very professional. So glad I found Avanti! **★★★★★ — beccagoldberg, July 2015** > Bill Werder of Avanti Marble and Granite of Frederick, Maryland is amazing!! We are redoing our kitchen and were looking for a specific marble for our counter tops. Our builder had us start with a fabricator and then the fabricator gave us a list of Marble/Granite suppliers to pick out our slabs. Because we are doing our whole kitchen, butlers pantry and laundry room, we were not able to use remnants. I started to drive around from supplier to supplier looking at marble slabs-- I knew exactly what I wanted couldn't seem to find it. The suppliers were showing me slabs that were too "veiny" and busy or too gray and kept trying to talk me into something I didn't want. It wasn't until I spoke with Bill Werder of Avanti Marble & Granite that I finally was able to put a name to the Carrara Marble that I wanted. He is a wealth of knowledge and took the time to help me!!! He is obviously an expert in his field-- he not only knows about marble & granite but was also so insightful to the different types of finishes--acid washing vs. honing-- pros and cons etc.... Bill takes the time to explain everything and is so kind and thoughtful!!!! I would highly recommend Bill Werder at Avanti Marble & Granite! He is a breath of fresh air in this business! **★★★★★ — Shannon Priddy, May 2015** > A very professional and competent group of employees. They were very helpful in working with my schedule and showing me a great selection of granite slabs. They even suggested that I wait on selecting my slabs until the next shipment of my preferred granite came in. They thought it would be a better lot. They called me promptly when it arrived and I selected two great slabs. **★★★★★ — jauch222, May 2015** > The people at Avanti are the best. They are very knowledgeable of the products they sell and very helpful in answering all my questions. The business is very professional which makes the experience of working with them easy and enjoyable. I will definitely go back to them for more. **★★★★★ — Corinne Nelson, May 2015** > Avanti Marble and Granite offers excellent customer service. Bill was very informative about the marble and granite and very patient and helpful throughout our decision process. Avanti is a smaller distributer with beautiful stone. Customer service is more personalized. I highly recommend Avanti. **★★★★★ — Lily Vallario, May 2015** > They were very helpful as soon as I arrived. They helped me select a travertine slab to match my sinks for our custom vanities for our master bathroom. **★★★★★ — brent\_wiesel, May 2015** > Great selection and very good service. They entire process was great. Definitely worth the drive. I would never buy granite from any where else **★★★★★ — nelsonwr, April 2015** > Avanti staff provided helpful information as we tried to narrow our search for the perfect slab. They went beyond to help us do that. ## Selected projects - [Home Inspired by Nature](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-inspired-by-nature-pj-vj~299995) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Finger Lakes Kitchens and Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/finger-lakes-kitchens-and-bathroom-pj-vj~302369) - Location: Finger Lakes, NY - Photos: 8 - Description: These are kitchens and bathrooms done by our friends at Finger Lakes Granite in New York. - [Fusion Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fusion-kitchen-pj-vj~300918) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [CALACATTA PREMIUM KITCHEN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/calacatta-premium-kitchen-pj-vj~2558935) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 [See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/avanti-marble-and-granite-inc-pfvwus-pf~789180368) ## Ideabooks - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16363625/list/kitchens) — 7 ideas - [avantimarblegranite's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16206796/list/avantimarblegranite-s-ideas) — 19 ideas - [Soapstone](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28608386/list/soapstone) — 5 ideas - [Alberene Soapstone](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17534872/list/alberene-soapstone) — 4 ideas - [Nature Inspired](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16229752/list/nature-inspired) — 7 ideas [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/avantimarblegranite) ## Community Q&A **Q: where is the chadelier from?** *(in Photo Questions)* love the chandelier! where is it from? A: This Chandelier was provided to the homeowner via a local MD supplier. **Q: is this juperano classico granite, what is used for backsplach** *(in Photo Questions)* I have juperano for granite, stainless appliance, natural hardwood floors and cinnamon cherry cabinets and open concept great room with kitchen. Looking for more traditional look. Suggestions? A: Yes we carry this line of granite. Please give us a call! **Q: Cararra Marble countertops - are they better honed or polished?** *(in Design Dilemma)* I am installing Cararra marble counter tops in my kitchen and the suppliers of the marble say not to hone them as they will show stains and chip more easily, but other comments I read say to hone them. Any one have any advice / comments on this? A: Honed is highly recommended for the simple fact that marble is 99% calcium carbonate and therefore anything acidic that comes in contact with the surface will almost immediately remove the polish. Not even a good sealer will prevent this. Whether the surface is polished or honed, will not make a difference about chipping. The type of marble and quality of the slabs selected determine that, not the finish. Hope that helps! Good luck! **Q: what material did you use for the countertop?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I am fairly certain that Super White is classified geologically as a Dolomite. Dolomite has 50% less calcium carbonate than marble, which means it doesn't react the same to acid like marble which is 99% calcium carbonate. (acids and calcium are enemies) Also, Dolomite is a 3.5 - 4.0 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Marble is a 3.0. The most important thing you should know about Super White is that it is NOT Granite or Quartzite. It is a very beautiful, practical and functional countertop, but it will not perform the same as Granite or Quartzite. (Granite and Quartzite are a 5.0 - 7.0 on the Mohs scale - and they don't contain calcium carbonate, so they don't react to acids) I think this is a beautiful material and we often recommend Super White as a slightly more practical alternative to marble. We refer to it as a "hard marble". Understanding that every person and every environment is different, it's really a matter of education and managing expectations to help someone make the best choice. **Q: granite** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the name of the granite, please? A: This granite is one we call Netuno Bordeaux. **Q: Granite** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the granite color? A: It looks like it could be the granite called Golden Thunder, though there maybe some other names for it. You may want to look it up in google images. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*