Galaxie Granite Combines Personal Care and Craftsmanship
Turning customers’ dream kitchens, baths, and other home projects into a reality has been at the heart of Galaxie Granite since Eric Hillin and his daughter Nikki started the custom countertop fabrication and installation business 14 years ago. Their original vision was simple – to meet a need for a fabricator in Georgetown – and the reality has far surpassed their expectations, with the business becoming a household name and expanding to two fabrication shops in Georgetown and Pflugerville. “We really became a staple here in Georgetown,” Nikki says. “Even within the local stone industry everyone knew of ‘Eric Hillin and Galaxie Granite.’ So, for me, when [Eric retired] and I took over ownership, it was more than just a job. I wanted to carry on with my father’s legacy and continue to make a good name for us in the Georgetown community.”
ROCKY JOURNEY
Carrying on that legacy in a male-dominated stone industry hasn’t been easy. Nikki says, “I’ve had situations where I go out to a customer’s home to fix an issue and they have said something like, “Well, shouldn’t one of your guys be doing that?” My response is usually something along the lines of, ‘Sometimes you just need a woman’s touch’ or ‘Sometimes I pay more attention to detail.’ ”
She is grateful for her father, who steps in to handle a difficult situation when needed, as well as “a phenomenal crew of guys ready to tackle any situation that comes our way.”
CRAFTSMAN’S TOUCH
Beyond being a woman-owned business, Galaxie Granite distinguishes itself with two qualities –
Exceptional Customer Care and an Unwavering Dedication to Craftsmanship.
Clients have the opportunity to visit the wholesale slab yards and hand select their desired material, as well as view the slab prior to cutting to ensure it will be the right fit for their kitchen. “We do our best to walk you through the entire process and hold your hand so you know exactly what is going on and when,” Nikki says, adding, “While we specialize in countertops, we also work closely with several other contractors helping to make for a smoother process for any home remodel project.”
And unlike shops that use automation, Galaxie Granite’s team is made up of “actual craftsmen who are able to do things that big automated machines can’t do, especially with natural stone. These guys are taking a piece of artwork that God created and turning it into a masterpiece in customers’ homes. These guys are co-laborers of Christ and help bring his creation more glory. I like to think of the work our guys do as God’s art gallery,” Nikki says.
Readers may have seen Galaxie Granite’s work around town, including the counters at City Post Chophouse and Ramsey Funeral Home, bathrooms at the library, bridal suite at Garey Park’s Garey House, bathrooms and conference room at First Texas Bank, and jobs at more than 1,000 homes in Sun City as well as several hundred in Berry Creek and Cimarron Hills.
Visit Galaxie Granite at its new location at 504-A Power Road, Georgetown.