About Us

Over the last several years, we've recognized the demand for high-caliber craftsmanship and tailored stonework in North Alabama. But we didn’t just see a growing demand for countertops – we saw an opportunity to do it better. By deciding to invest in our own fabrication operation so we could have full control over quality, scheduling, craftsmanship and the overall customer experience. Instead of just selling countertops and relying on outside fabrication, we wanted to be able to manage the process ourselves and provide the level of quality and service we wanted our customers to have. And so, our mission to deliver the highest quality product for the most affordable prices led to the creation of North Alabama's newest custom countertop fabricator: Sand Mountain Surface!

Located in Guntersville, Alabama, Sand Mountain Surface is a premier custom countertop fabricator and natural stone supplier. It was established to serve as a complete solution for both residential remodels and new commercial construction. The facility is a marvel of modern machinery – It boasts a large selection of full slabs on hand, housed entirely indoors and protected from the elements. Customers can walk through the facility and pick the exact material they’d like to use for their countertops, see the full color, movement and veining, as opposed to choosing from a small sample. Whether upgrading a single vanity or outfitting a full custom build, Sand Mountain Surface provides the raw materials, technical precision, and installation mastery required to execute projects flawlessly.

A Full-Service Company

Sand Mountain Surface controls the entire process internally – From selecting the slabs, to digitally templating the job, to CAD layout, to fabrication and installation, it’s completely handled by their team. SMS works with homeowners, builders, remodelers, contractors, and other commercial businesses on projects throughout North Alabama. We handle every step of the process in-house to guarantee quality and precision:

• Digital Templating & Design Consultation: Using precise laser measurement technology to ensure exact fits around cabinetry, sinks, and structural features. After a customer picks out their material, SMS digitally templates the project, and their CAD designers overlay the template onto digital images of the customer’s slabs. This allows the SMS team to work through the flow and direction of the material, vein matching and seam placement before any piece is cut. They send the layouts to the customer for review and approval before it goes into fabrication.
• In-House Custom Fabrication: Slabs are cut, detailed, and edged using state-of-the-art machinery combined with skilled artisan hand-finishing. Sand Mountain Surface proudly boasts CNC fabrication, waterjet cutting, and precision equipment. The experienced SMS team also does a round of hand finishing and detail work, which machines can’t replace. The combination of the professional team and unparalleled technology is a large distinguishing factor.
• Professional On-Site Installation: Experienced installation teams handle delivery, placement, seaming, and sealing to deliver a flawless final result. But it’s more than just installation – Sand Mountain Surface’s team has decades worth of experience in fabrication, templating, finishing and installation, plus their CAD designers working behind the scenes on all projects. SMS is heavily invested in their equipment, but that’s only a small part of what makes the company work.

A Vast Inventory of Stone Slabs

Unlike suppliers with limited showroom samples, Sand Mountain Surface maintains a robust inventory of full-size slabs on site:

• Granite: Classic, highly durable, heat-resistant natural stone with distinct character.
• Engineered Quartz: Low-maintenance, non-porous, and available in sleek, uniform modern patterns.
• Quartzite: A natural stone combining the stunning aesthetic of marble with superior scratch and stain resistance.
• Marble & Specialty Stone: Elegant options perfect for master bath vanities, hearths, and accent feature walls.

What Makes SMS Unique?

What truly separates Sand Mountain Surface from big-box retailers and distant regional competitors is its combination of local accountability, hands on customer involvement, and integrated retail synergy.

• Hand-Select Your Exact Slab: Instead of picking from a 2-inch sample chip and hoping the final product matches, customers can physically walk through the inventory yard and choose the exact slab that will be installed in their home.
• No Subcontractor Hassles: Big-box home improvement stores often outsource templating, fabrication, and installation to third parties. Sand Mountain Surface keeps the entire pipeline under one roof with local craftsmen.
• Complete Surface Synergy: As a full-service company, customers receive cohesive design support across flooring, backsplashes, and countertops in a single showroom visit.