For the Ragonesi family that calling is stone and tile. It starts with the late Benjamin Ragonesi who set out his tile in Bensonhurst, New York in the 1930s and created the largest stone and tile supplier in the tri-state area. As the company grew, it would pass through the hands of Thomas Ragonesi Sr. and Thomas Jr., with each generation putting their own stamp on the family business.
In 1998, Thomas Ragonesi III began charting his own course when he opened Prestige Stone and Tile right here in the Lowcountry. Having started in the industry at just 14 years of age, he brought unprecedented experience and a family tradition of quality to his fledgling business. And like his great grandfather, he saw his business grow to be one of the most trusted in the area.
One of the key foundations of that trust is the way Prestige works to put your mind at ease during any kitchen or bath renovation or new home project. “We provide a turnkey experience,” said general manager Stacy Dounias. “You work with us, and you have one warranty and one company you have to deal with.”
Drawing on their own sizable experience and their substantial network of home experts from cabinet makers to plumbers and glass installers, Prestige Stone and Tile works to ensure that every renovation project, whether it’s a kitchen, bathroom or outdoor kitchen, is as simple and smooth as possible for their customers.
“Homeowners don’t necessarily know every aspect of a renovation and what all goes into it, but we do,” Dounias said. “We have designers in our showroom who can cater to any need. We carry all the best lines, and our expert team is unmatched in the market.”
Adding to that turnkey experience is a selection borne of the Ragonesi family’s deep ties to the industry. Whether it’s stone mosaics, glass tile, granite, Cambria, or any hard surface you can imagine, you’ll find it well represented in their stunning River Walk showroom. And you’ll find the expertise that can turn any home—from a lavish waterfront mansion to a suburban family home or a beachfront vacation rental—into a work of art.
“Being family owned and operated, there’s a lot riding on every project,” said owner Tom Ragonesi. “Ultimately our biggest goal is to provide our customers with exceptional service from design to completion while ensuring they receive the best possible work.”
At Prestige Stone and Tile, it’s more than just creating your dream kitchen or bath. It’s about the way a family legacy of quality and craftsmanship stretching back nearly a century carries on into the future, delighting customers and beautifying homes around the Lowcountry.
Prestige Stone and Tile is located at 232 Brown’s Cove Road in River Walk. Visit PrestigeStoneInc.com or call (843) 815-5558 for more details.
