Aim to sign your contract in the quiet weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. Fabricators are often looking to fill their January schedules and may be more willing to negotiate on labor costs.
Large retailers like Home Depot or Lowe's often run 10–20% off countertop promotions on a quarterly basis, frequently aligned with major holiday weekends like Presidents' Day or Labor Day. Summary of Seasonal Trends Availability Winter (Jan-Feb) Best Deals Moderate (Clearance) Spring (Mar-May) Best Selection Summer (Jun-Aug) Limited / Long Lead Times Fall (Sep-Nov) Moderate (Holiday Rush) best time to buy countertops
After the "pre-Thanksgiving" rush to finish kitchens for the holidays, business slows down. You will often find "Black Friday" or "Year-End" clearances on stone slabs as suppliers try to reduce inventory before tax season. Aim to sign your contract in the quiet
Choosing the right season can save you hundreds of dollars and weeks of waiting. Here is how the market fluctuates throughout the year: Here is how the market fluctuates throughout the
If you aren't picky about a specific brand-name quartz, look for "remnants" or "stock slabs" during slow months. Suppliers are more motivated to move these smaller or older pieces when floor space is needed for new spring shipments.
March and April are when new inventory typically arrives. While prices might be higher due to "tax refund" spending and the start of the spring renovation season, you’ll have the widest variety of patterns and colors to choose from.