Sri Venkateshwara Marbles

Our shop is located at number 528, right near the APC Circle in Jigaini. If you know this area, you know there are lots of stone businesses around here. We have been in this spot for a good bit of time. It's basically a big shed where we keep all the marble slabs. It gets hot under the roof in the afternoon, so we usually sit outside in the shade when things are slow. Dealing with marble is a bit different than granite because it can be more delicate. We spend a lot of time checking the veins and the polish on each piece. Most days start early with the loaders arriving. We try to keep the place organized, but with so much stone coming in and out, it gets messy sometimes. Customers usually come in with their measurements on a piece of paper. We walk them through the rows of stone and help them pick something that looks alright. We don't do much advertising, mostly people just see the sign when they are driving toward the circle. It’s a simple setup. My brother helps out with the accounts while I handle the guys in the yard. We make sure the trucks are loaded properly so nothing breaks on the bumpy roads around Jigaini. It is a lot of lifting and talking, but that is just how the marble business goes for us. We just take it day by day and hope for good weather.