Idaho Granite Works

A family owned business with 45 years of deep roots in North Idaho. By Patty Hutchens

Owned by Oscar and Shirley Anderson, Idaho Granite Works was first incorporated by Oscar’s father, Lowell, in 1969. It was not until 2001 that the company transitioned to its current operation of granite fabrication. “When it started we were a road building and logging company,” said Julie Krezman, granddaughter of Lowell.

Granite fabrication and installation is a specialized trade that Idaho Granite Works craftsmen are highly trained in; specializing in a wide array of natural stone projects. Their qualified staff assists customers from concept to completion. Idaho Granite Works can provide everything from countertops, sinks, landscape steps, memorials, signs and custom projects of the client’s choice.

“Many of our designs use locally quarried granite, serpentine and basalt, as well as granite, marble, and quartz from around the world,” said Krezman of the business that serves not just North Idaho, but the Pacific Northwest and parts of Canada.

Idaho Granite Works is unique in that it quarries much of their granite from Bonner and Boundary counties. Idaho Granite Works does multiple types of fabrication and are able to do so with the assistance of the first CNC Jolly Pellegrini wire saw in the United States. “This wire saw is programmable and can cut curves,” said Krezman. “Our skilled craftsmen use our two wire saws, two bridges saws and a forty foot long bed polishing and texturing machine to create a nearly unlimited array of custom stone projects,” adds fabrication manager, Daniel McLeish.

Idaho Granite Works’ beautiful showroom, located in Sagle just off Highway 95, is a place for customers to browse and become inspired as they view the samples of the unique creations made from the fine selections of natural stones and quartz. The staff enjoys helping customers design something to fit desires and budgets and can help with that custom piece you’ve always wanted.

Idaho Granite Works’ fabrication shop is located in Naples. If you are interested in learning more about the fabrication process, Idaho Granite Works also provides tours of their fabrication facility; please call to make an appointment!

The Idaho Granite Works family are all active in supporting the community that has helped make them successful. Through donations they have lent support to FFA, 4-H, The Boundary Community Society & Museum, the Senior Center, Distinguished Young Women of the Year, and many more, as well as helping with the BoCo backpack food program and the CROP Hunger Walk.

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