Agarwal Flooring Stone Syndicate

At Talwandi 17/18-B we spend most of our time dealing with heavy slabs of marble and granite. Agarwal Flooring Stone Syndicate is basically a large yard where we keep all the different types of stones that people use for their houses. It is a very physical job because everything we handle is heavy and you have to be careful not to chip the edges while moving them. The sun can get really hot in the yard during the middle of the day so we try to do most of the moving in the early morning or late evening when it is cooler. Customers come by and walk around the stacks of stone trying to pick out the patterns they like for their kitchens or bathrooms. I usually walk with them and tell them which ones are sturdier or easier to keep clean based on what I have seen. The office is just a small room at the front with a couple of chairs and a lot of dust on the windows. We have samples lying all over the place which makes it look a bit cluttered but it helps people see what they are buying. It’s not a flashy business and we don't spend money on fancy decorations. We just focus on getting the stones moved and making sure the orders are right for each customer. Most of the people who work here have been doing this for years so we know how to handle the material. It’s hard work but it’s honest and it keeps us busy.