DIY counter install or pay contractor?

[Jesse Os]

I am in the middle of a live-in 'flip' and will be doing a kitchen rehab soon. I am considering installing the granite counter tops myself (buy, cut and install) but I am not sure if the price of buying the tools and materials, paired with time/effort is worth it vs. hiring a professional? I am pretty handy and do most of the rehab myself, but I have never tackled counter tops. 

In a nutshell, is it worth taking a risk with moderate construction skills to DIY?

[Dan Weber]

I would call three local, recommended granite counter installers and get quotes for the labor on the installation before you decide to do it yourself. You are paying for the material regardless. Then compare the price of the tools to the cost of the professional labor and decide if it is worth it for you.