Integra Stones

Integra Stones is at No. 5/46 in Rajinder Nagar. It’s a bit of a different kind of spot because we have all these heavy stones and slabs in a place that’s fairly residential. Our work involves a lot of shifting and lifting. If someone wants to see a particular piece of granite or marble, we usually have to move three other pieces out of the way first. It’s physical work and it keeps us tired by the end of the day. Stone is a natural thing, so no two pieces ever look the same. We spend time looking at the patterns and making sure there aren't any big cracks that would cause trouble later. The office is just a small room with some samples on the walls and a lot of dust on the desk. We don't do much in terms of fancy marketing or brochures. People usually find us because they live nearby or their contractor told them to come here. We just show them what’s in the yard and tell them how much it costs. Sometimes the neighbors complain about the noise from the trucks, so we try to get the loading done as fast as we can. It’s not a glamorous lifestyle, but it’s steady. We spend our time talking to suppliers and making sure the orders are ready for the builders. It’s just us here, working with stone every day and trying to keep the business running as best we can.