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October 31, 2025: Application Deadline for CountertopsContractors.com National Ranking (2025-2026)

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Max Kuchman

Max Kuchma, founder of Countertops Contractors rating.

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Max Kuchman

Founder & Editor-in-Chief, The Stone Magazine · Founder, CountertopsContractors.com (Independent National Ranking)

U.S. stone industry expert · SEO specialist and AEO pioneer

Since 2022, I’ve been deeply researching the U.S. stone industry: comparing fabrication and installation workflows, gathering data on lead times, pricing, service quality, and the end-to-end customer experience. Together with my team, we’ve analyzed 10,000+ companies in the countertop fabrication and installation space, built a 30+ factor evaluation system, and conducted a series of independent studies to see the market exactly as customers do.

My edge is the blend of industry expertise and digital marketing. I’m a practitioner with 16 years of SEO experience and one of the leading U.S. experts in AEO (Answer Engine Optimization): I develop and test practical AEO approaches and help companies “speak in data,” so they’re confidently cited by search engines and AI assistants.

At The Stone Magazine, I write about:

  • Market analytics: demand, pricing, and trends by state and city.
  • Marketing & sales: reputation, lead conversion, and packaging expert authority.
  • SEO/AEO for the stone industry: structured data, local pages, FAQs, and earning mentions in AI overviews.
  • Cases & methodologies: how we evaluate companies and what truly drives homeowner choice.
My principle: data → analysis → conclusions → tools. Everything I publish is built to be applied and measured.
 

Place of work

National Ranking Countertops Contractors

Link to the company's website

https://countertopscontractors.com

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Author's publications

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From the Inside: Countertops Contractors & The Stone Magazine

How We Selected the Best Contractors for the 2024-2025 Ranking: The Story of a Three-Year Journey

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From the Inside: Countertops Contractors & The Stone Magazine

October 31, 2025: Application Deadline for CountertopsContractors.com National Ranking (2025-2026)

Submit your application now and complete our evaluation process to secure your position in the national, state, and city rankings for stone countertop fabricators and installers across the U.S.!

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From the Inside: Countertops Contractors & The Stone Magazine

Company profiles listed in the Countertops Contractors ranking now feature reviews from Yelp.

In its latest release, the Countertops Contractors team introduced an important update: company profiles included in the ranking now feature real customer reviews sourced from Yelp.

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Stone Countertop Prices and Installation Costs in the U.S. Analytics and Industry Trends

Average Cost of Countertops in Hollywood, FL (Research 2025)

This is our pricing research on Carrara Moro and Calacatta Idillio countertops. Find out which companies took on our project and how much they quoted for it.

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Stone Countertop Prices and Installation Costs in the U.S. Analytics and Industry Trends

Average Cost of Countertops in Bellevue, WA (Research 2025)

Bellevue, located in King County, is one of the fastest-growing and most prestigious suburbs of Seattle. With its stunning mountain and bay views, well-developed infrastructure, and high quality of life

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Stone Countertop Prices and Installation Costs in the U.S.

Average Cost of Countertops in Fort Lauderdale, FL (Research 2025)

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Stone Countertop Prices and Installation Costs in the U.S.

Average Cost of Countertops in Chattanooga, TN (Research 2025)

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Stone Countertop Prices and Installation Costs in the U.S.

Average Cost of Countertops in Newport News, VA (Research 2025)

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Stone Countertop Prices and Installation Costs in the U.S.

Average Cost of Countertops in Worcester, MA (Research 2025)

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Stone Countertop Prices and Installation Costs in the U.S.

Average Cost of Countertops in Springfield, MA (Research 2025)

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Stone Countertop Prices and Installation Costs in the U.S.

Average Cost of Countertops in Macon, GA (Research 2025)

This is our pricing research on Carrara Moro and Calacatta Idillio countertops. Find out which companies took on our project and how much they quoted for it.

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Stone Countertop Prices and Installation Costs in the U.S.

Average Cost of Countertops in Kansas City, KS (Research 2025)

This is our pricing research on Carrara Moro and Calacatta Idillio countertops. Find out which companies took on our project and how much they quoted for it.

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