# A&B Marble & Tile Design

**Trade:** Flooring · **Address:** 1071 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476 · **Phone:** (781) 648-6400 · **Website:** https://www.abmarbledesign.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 40 reviews across 6 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

A&B Marble Design has done tile and countertop work in Arlington for at least two decades — one longtime subcontracting partner, writing in a 2024 review, called the relationship over twenty years old. The family-owned showroom on Massachusetts Ave sells and installs granite, quartz, marble and porcelain, and its name comes up specifically for countertops, backsplashes and full tile jobs rather than general remodeling.

The written record is deep and consistent: 40 reviews since 2021 across Google and Houzz, every one five stars, with Google reviewers landing at 5.0 from 45 ratings and Houzz at 4.9 from 16. The same names keep recurring — Jimmy Alves, the owner, and staff members Carol and Diane — and the specifics pile up. In a January 2024 review, a homeowner described Jimmy taking over a historic home's foyer retiling job after the original tiler had botched the prep work, diagnosing what had gone wrong and finishing the marble and primary-bathroom tile himself with his team. In a 2022 review, a customer said Jimmy repaired a shower seat that had come loose years after the original installation — work outside his usual scope, which the original installer had refused to touch. A late-2025 review described him driving to another installer's site as a favor to a customer's plumber, diagnosing a botched countertop job and following up until the other company fixed it.

Several reviewers specifically called out pricing and process rather than just praising the outcome: one said A&B stuck to a promised timeline and offered reasonable pricing on a bathroom vanity replacement, another said their pricing beat a big-box tile store, and more than one described the showroom lending sample boards to take home and match against existing countertops or paint. Reviewers who work in construction themselves show up too — a 2023 review from someone who said she builds high-end houses called their standards the highest she'd seen, and both a residence manager and an interior designer describe using A&B repeatedly across multiple client projects.

There's nothing negative in what's been written — every review across five years is five stars, with no complaint about pricing, scheduling or workmanship anywhere in the record. That's worth noting plainly rather than assuming it will always hold; a homeowner should still confirm current lead times directly, since a showroom this consistently reviewed can book out.

For a countertop, tile or marble project — kitchen, bathroom, or a custom-cut piece — A&B looks like a well-established, specific choice in the Arlington area, worth a showroom visit to see the material selection and get a timeline in person.

**Strengths:**
- Owner steps in — repeatedly fixes other contractors' botched work
- Deep repeat business — designers and builders use them across projects
- Reasonable pricing — reviewers cite fair quotes and timelines held
- Long track record — five-star reviews span 2021 to 2026

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- A&B Marble Design describes itself as a family-owned marble, tile, countertop and fireplace showroom in Arlington, MA offering sales, design consultation and installation for residential and commercial projects. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.abmarbledesign.com) — “A&B Marble Design is a family-owned marble, tile, countertop and fireplace showroom in Arlington, MA offering sales, design consultation and…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.abmarbledesign.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): A family and locally owned business”
- 5.0 stars on Google from 45 ratings and 4.9 stars on Houzz from 16 ratings, drawn from 40 written reviews spanning 2021 to 2026 across six sources. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=A%26B%20Marble%20%26%20Tile%20Design&query_place_id=ChIJd0NUVzh244kR-29-9w-FLi4) — “Google: 5★ from 45 ratings”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/a-and-b-marble-and-tile-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~562358247) — “Houzz: 4.9★ from 16 ratings”
- A January 2024 review describes the owner, Jimmy, taking over and correctly finishing a historic home's foyer and bathroom tile job after another tiler's prep work failed. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNOdk51MUVnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e2e850ff77e6ffb!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICNvNu1Eg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had an excellent experience working when A&B Marble Design. Jimmy, the owner, was recommended by a well-known contractor and designer …”
- A 2022 review describes the owner repairing a loose shower seat years after the original installation, a job the original installer had refused to handle. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1N2JEdWJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e2e850ff77e6ffb!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDu7bDubg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had a shower seat that had come loose from a tile wall several years after installation and was having trouble finding someone to remov…”
- A late-2025 review describes the owner driving to diagnose and push a fix for a botched countertop job done by another company, as a favor arranged through a customer's plumber. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pad2VITmxhWEZQV0V4WFZEaHpUakI2T1dkSVJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e2e850ff77e6ffb!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZweHNlaXFPWExXVDhzTjB6OWdIRmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jimmy Alves is a man you want in your corner. Simply as a favor to my plumber, he came to my house, diagnosed a problem with the countert…”
- A 2024 review from a longtime subcontracting partner describes working with A&B Marble for over 20 years. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkck52d2JREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e2e850ff77e6ffb!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICdrNvwbQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ A&B Marble has been one of our Subcontractor's for over 20 years. The care and attention to detail they provide on a daily basis is unmat…”
- Reviewers specifically cite reasonable, competitive pricing on bathroom vanity and tile jobs, not just satisfaction with the finished work. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEbzZDeUR3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e2e850ff77e6ffb!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICDo6CyDw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very friendly and professional. I used AB Marble to replace a bathroom vanity and they stuck to their timeline, offered reasonable pricin…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURweHRIQXlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e2e850ff77e6ffb!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpxtHAygE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I love shopping local, and this is my second trip to A&B Marble. Always knowledgeable and super helpful. Carol did a great job helping fi…”
- Houzz credits the business with 6 Houzz Awards and 3 Houzz Badges. _(confidence: low)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/a-and-b-marble-and-tile-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~562358247) — “Listed certification: 6 Houzz Awards”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/a-and-b-marble-and-tile-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~562358247) — “Listed certification: 3 Houzz Badges”
- The business is known for countertop fabrication (granite, quartz, marble) and tile installation, including backsplashes and custom-cut stone pieces. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaaWIyS01nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e2e850ff77e6ffb!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZib2KMg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ordered a custom cut piece of marble. Service was courteous and final product was high quality.”
  - [Official Website](https://www.abmarbledesign.com) — “A&B Marble Design is a family-owned marble, tile, countertop and fireplace showroom in Arlington, MA offering sales, design consultation and…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/a-and-b-marble-and-tile-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~562358247) — “Services offered (Houzz): Custom Countertops, Backsplash Installation, Countertop Installation, Quartz Countertops, Granite Countertops, Nat…”
- Specializes in Flooring _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0dGFiM2N3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e2e850ff77e6ffb!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDttab3cw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently had to re-tile the granite tile floor and one course of tiles on the 3 walls of our walk-in shower, due to a leak in the show…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaN0kzWGR3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e2e850ff77e6ffb!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZ7I3Xdw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ A&B Marble has done 2 tiling jobs for us (bathroom and kitchen) and both times they have done excellent work, kept the work space neat, a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2dmVudlhBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e2e850ff77e6ffb!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID6venvXA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Outstanding. We worked with them on tile for mudroom, multiple bathrooms, etc. They coached us through the process and did an amazing job…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/a-and-b-marble-and-tile-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~562358247) — “Services offered (Houzz): Custom Countertops, Backsplash Installation, Countertop Installation, Quartz Countertops, Granite Countertops, Nat…”
- Specializes in Specialty Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pSc05uaE5UamxHUVRJMWFVaExTR1paTmxkNmIzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e2e850ff77e6ffb!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjRsNnhNTjlGQTI1aUhLSGZZNld6b3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Super friendly and helpful when we were in looking for some tile for a backsplash. They also managed the install. Super easy to work with…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaaWIyS01nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e2e850ff77e6ffb!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZib2KMg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ordered a custom cut piece of marble. Service was courteous and final product was high quality.”
  - [Official Website](https://www.abmarbledesign.com) — “A&B Marble Design is a family-owned marble, tile, countertop and fireplace showroom in Arlington, MA offering sales, design consultation and…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/a-and-b-marble-and-tile-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~562358247) — “Services offered (Houzz): Custom Countertops, Backsplash Installation, Countertop Installation, Quartz Countertops, Granite Countertops, Nat…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Exa](https://www.bestprosintown.com/ma/arlington/marbella-design-studio-/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/a-and-b-marble-and-tile-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~562358247): 4.9★ from 16 ratings
- [Official Website](https://www.abmarbledesign.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=A%26B%20Marble%20%26%20Tile%20Design&query_place_id=ChIJd0NUVzh244kR-29-9w-FLi4): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=A%26B%20Marble%20%26%20Tile%20Design&query_place_id=ChIJd0NUVzh244kR-29-9w-FLi4): 5.0★ from 45 ratings
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/a-and-b-marble-and-tile-design-arlington): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Bernardi · 2026-06-10**: Super friendly and helpful when we were in looking for some tile for a backsplash. They also managed the install. Super easy to work with and it looks absolutely amazing!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tom Hemphill · 2026-05-20**: A&B Marble did a fantastic job for us on a vanity top and shower bench.  When we found out that the countertop company our designer had chosen was going to take many weeks longer than we could accept, we went to our local company A&B.  I spoke with Diane and explained our situation.  She facilitated…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bill B. · 2026-04-24**: Fantastic experience from start to finish.......the communication... the quality....everything was outstanding.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Karen Stone · 2025-11-25**: Jimmy Alves is a man you want in your corner. Simply as a favor to my plumber, he came to my house, diagnosed a problem with the countertop installation, drove to the installer, told them what was wrong, insisted that they fix it, and followed up with them and with me until they did fix it. He's a c…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christos Athanasiou · 2024-05-21**: Absolutely excellent service! Knowledgeable, friendly and extremely dependable. Highly recommend Carol and A&B Marble & Design!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dennis Ayers · 2024-05-15**: Awesome service all the way around.  The sales people are very helpful, patient and knowledgeable.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Catherine Modica · 2024-05-09**: The proprietors went out of their way to make me feel comfortable as I was beginning my research on kitchen countertops.  Their flexibility allowed me to make an informed choice after looking at samples in my home.  Professional and friendly!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pam K · 2024-04-27**: Excellent communication,  service, installation and beautiful material!  I highly recommend A & B!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Suzanne Owayda · 2024-04-17**: The women at A & B Marble are great, really helpful with questions and getting the best price they can for you!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Thomas Laage · 2024-04-15**: My wife was very pleased with the service at the store and the generosity of the salesperson in allowing her to take home samples to compare to those already in place for a good match.
Great customer care and consideration and here is the finished result.

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