Palmetto Surfacing

What Palmetto Surfacing does

Palmetto Surfacing is a privately held, family-owned custom countertop fabrication and installation company founded in 1984 and headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina. The company operates a 2,000 sq ft showroom and a 35,000 sq ft manufacturing facility equipped with automated cutting and finishing machinery, water recycling systems, and stone recycling capability. Its core product lines include granite countertops, quartz countertops, exclusive Cambria Quartz (as the sole Premier Partner in Charleston), DuPont Corian solid surface countertops, and a proprietary Palmetto Surfacing ShowerBase product — a custom leak-proof Corian shower pan with integrated flange and curb that ships nationally.

The company serves three primary customer segments: residential homeowners in the Charleston Lowcountry (the primary segment), new construction contractors, and commercial/hospitality clients including restaurants, bakeries, bars, hospitals, and school systems. Distribution is conducted through direct showroom sales, in-home estimates with laser templating, and professional installation. The company holds an exclusive Cambria Premier Partner designation, an authorized DuPont Corian dealer relationship, and a financing partnership with EnerBank USA offering 8.99%-14.99% APR over 12-144 month terms.

The business model is project-based, quote-driven one-time sales of custom-fabricated and installed surfaces, with pricing varying by material, square footage, edge profile, and installation complexity. The proprietary ShowerBase product extends the revenue model to national e-commerce shipping. The company has 11-50 employees, a BBB A+ rating, and over 40 years of operating history. No public listing, institutional investment, or M&A activity is evidenced.

Name

Palmetto Surfacing

Legal name

Palmetto Surfacing

Website

https://palmettosurfacing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Palmetto Surfacing is a family-owned custom countertop fabrication and installation company founded in 1984 in North Charleston, SC, serving residential homeowners, contractors, and commercial clients in the Charleston Lowcountry with granite, quartz, Cambria, Corian solid surfaces, and proprietary shower pans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Countertop Fabrication and Installation

NAICS

Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing (33711), Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing (337110)

akta.pro primary industry

Countertop Fabrication & Installation (Stone/Quartz/Solid Surface) (HSAPAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kitchen Countertops & Backsplash Installation (HSAPAAAC), Kitchen & Bath Countertops (Stone/Quartz/Solid Surface) Showrooms (CRAIAFAF)

Keywords

• Custom countertop fabrication
• Granite countertops
• Quartz countertops
• Solid surface fabrication
• Custom shower pans

Headquarters

HQ city

North Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Countertop Sales and Installation: One-time sale of custom fabricated countertops (granite, quartz, marble, solid surface) including professional installation. Revenue generated from material costs plus fabrication and installation labor.
2. Custom Shower Pans: Sale of custom Corian shower bases shipped nationally to contractors and homeowners. Pricing provided over phone based on project specifications.
3. Financing Services: Partnership with EnerBank USA to provide financing options (8.99%-14.99% APR, 12-144 month terms) for countertop purchases, enabling customers to pay over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Palmetto Surfacing is a custom countertop fabricator and installer offering granite, quartz, marble, and DuPont Corian solid surface countertops, with exclusive rights to Cambria Quartz in the Charleston market. The company handles the full lifecycle from in-home laser templating and showroom material selection to in-house fabrication at its 35,000 sq ft North Charleston facility and final professional installation, and also produces its proprietary Corian ShowerBase custom shower pans that ship nationally.

Product overview

Palmetto Surfacing is a custom countertop company offering fabrication and installation of granite, quartz (including exclusive Cambria Quartz), and DuPont Corian solid surface countertops, along with custom shower pans. The company operates a 2000 sq ft showroom and 35,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in North Charleston, SC. Their portfolio includes Granite Countertops as the most popular natural stone option, Quartz Countertops as their top-selling engineered material, Cambria Quartz as their exclusive premium brand partnership, Solid Surface Countertops (Corian) for consistent nonporous surfaces, and Custom Shower Pans (ShowerBase) as an innovative Corian-based product. The company also offers edge profile options and provides commercial services for new construction, reception desks, and institutional projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Granite Countertops Custom fabricated natural granite countertops sourced from quarries worldwide for residential and commercial kitchens, bathrooms, bars, and fireplaces; granite is positioned as the most durable option, resistant to heat, stains, and chips.
• Quartz Countertops Custom fabricated engineered quartz countertops resistant to staining, water damage, and bacteria, with less color variation than natural stone and easy cleaning with non-abrasive products.
• Cambria Quartz Countertops Exclusive Palmetto offering of Cambria Quartz, an American-made quartz product with 93% natural white quartz content, 160+ color options in polished or Matte finishes, lifetime transferrable warranty, and stain and scratch resistance. Customers can purchase with financing through EnerBank USA at 8.99% to 14.99% APR over 12 to 144 months.
• DuPont Corian Solid Surface Countertops Custom fabricated nonporous, stain-resistant DuPont Corian solid surface countertops available in 100+ color options with consistent surface appearance, suitable for residential kitchens and bathrooms as well as healthcare and commercial environments.
• Custom Corian ShowerBase Shower Pans Proprietary Palmetto Surfacing ShowerBase custom shower pans made from high-density EPS core with composite fiber coating and epoxy resin, featuring integrated flange and curb, factory-sloped to drain, leak-free, grout-free, available in multiple colors with customizable sizes up to 84x48 inches, and shipped nationally with quote-based phone pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 years of experience serving Charleston area
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cambria QuartzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCambria has chosen Palmetto Surfacing as an exclusive networking partner and Premier Partner to ensure the highest quality service, experience, and customer satisfaction in Charleston. Cambria is an American-based, family-owned company with all slab production in LeSueur, Minnesota, and offers a lifetime transferrable warranty on their slabs with over 160+ colors in polished or Matte finishes.
• KBRS (Kitchen Bath Remodel Solutions)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPalmetto Surfacing orders custom EPS cores from KBRS and then fabricates their proprietary ShowerBase product with composite fiber coating and epoxy resin. KBRS provides the base core which Palmetto customizes with their leak-proof design features.
• DuPont CorianminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPalmetto Surfacing is an authorized dealer for DuPont Corian solid surface products, offering solid surface countertops alongside their granite and quartz options.
• Kitchen Tune-UpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKitchen Tune-Up refers cabinet refacing customers to Palmetto Surfacing for countertop installation, as mentioned in customer reviews.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arizona Tile: Tile and natural stone slab distributor with design showrooms in select US metros. Comparable as a competing slab showroom source for designers and homeowners evaluating surfacing materials.
• The Home Depot: National home-improvement retailer offering countertop installation services across granite, quartz, and solid surface. Comparable as a competing sales channel for the same Charleston homeowners and small contractors.
• Emser Tile: National tile and stone distributor serving dealers, builders, and commercial projects. Comparable as a competing surfacing distributor with showroom relationships overlapping Palmetto's commercial accounts.
• Lowe's: National home-improvement retailer with countertop installation programs. Comparable as a competing turnkey installer against Palmetto's full-service measure, fabricate, install model.
• Cosentino: Manufacturer of Silestone quartz, Dekton, and other engineered surfaces sold through North American fabricators. Comparable as an upstream brand competing for the same dealer/fabricator partnerships.
• Bedrosians Tile & Stone: US tile and natural stone distributor with showrooms serving designers and contractors. Comparable as an alternative surfacing showroom and supply channel competing for the same designer/contractor relationships.
• Cambria: American-made premium quartz manufacturer that designates exclusive Premier Partners such as Palmetto. Comparable as both an upstream brand and a counterparty whose dealer network strategy directly shapes Palmetto's positioning.
• DuPont Corian: Manufacturer of Corian solid surface countertops and shower systems; Palmetto is an authorized dealer and fabricator. Comparable as an upstream brand whose product mix and warranty terms directly shape Palmetto's solid-surface and ShowerBase offerings.
• M S International (MSI): Largest US distributor of natural stone, quartz, and porcelain slabs serving dealers, builders, and commercial customers. Comparable as a broad surfacing supplier and competitive showroom/slab source against Palmetto's in-house offerings.
• Caesarstone: Global manufacturer of engineered quartz surfaces sold through a dealer network. Comparable as a competing quartz brand that homeowners compare against Cambria at the Palmetto showroom.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palmetto-surfacing-inc

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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