Quality Marble is about to start a new chapter in downtown Summerville. On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the company is scheduled to hold a 10 a.m. groundbreaking for a new multi-million-dollar facility at 1038 West Richardson Avenue.2 Mayor Russ Touchberry, members of town council, and owner Nikki White are listed as expected attendees. Touchberry is the current mayor of Summerville.2, 3
Quality Marble already has an established presence in the region, and industry listings identify the company as a Summerville-based fabricator and installer of natural and composite stone products for construction and design use. A move to West Richardson Avenue gives that next phase a much more visible downtown footprint.1, 2
A Facility Built for Clients, Trades, & Display
The new headquarters is planned as more than a production site. Homeowners, builders, and interior designers will be able to review materials, make selections, and move projects forward in one location.2
Planned features
- A designer showroom for stone selections and finished applications
- Workspace for builders, designers, and clients
- An event-ready area for gatherings and launches
- A large slab yard with natural and engineered stone
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The facility is expected to support indoor kitchens and baths, outdoor kitchens and hardscapes, and both custom residential and builder projects. The investment is also expected to create jobs, and Quality Marble is a woman-owned business.2
Why This Move Stands Out
Quality Marble is already part of the local building and design economy, with industry directories placing the business in Summerville and tying it to stone work for a range of construction applications. The established local stone company is choosing to place a major investment in downtown Summerville, at a site that is easier for clients, trade partners, and the community to notice.1, 2
West Richardson Avenue Is Drawing Larger Investment
The location matters, too. The Midtown TIF district includes transportation upgrades, streetscape work, pedestrian improvements, and efforts to encourage more private investment near W. Richardson Avenue and the Maple Street extension.4
They’re Just Getting Started
The public details are straightforward. The groundbreaking is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. in downtown Summerville off West Richardson Avenue. Local media, trade professionals, and community members are invited.2
Event details
- Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: Downtown Summerville, off West Richardson Avenue
- Expected attendees: Mayor Russ Touchberry, town council members, and owner Nikki White
Quality Marble’s project is expected to bring jobs, a larger public-facing operation, and another private investment to a part of Summerville the town already views as important to its broader redevelopment future.2, 4 Construction progress, hiring, and the eventual opening will show how much this investment changes the West Richardson corridor over time.2
References
- Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina. (n.d.). Quality Marble Inc. https://business.biaofcentralsc.com/list/member/quality-marble-inc-301399.htm
- Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce. (2026, March 26). Quality Marble announces groundbreaking of new multi-million-dollar facility in downtown Summerville. https://www.greatersummerville.org/quality-marble-announces-groundbreaking-of-new-multi-million-dollar-facility-in-downtown-summerville
- Town of Summerville. (n.d.-a). Mayor – Russ Touchberry. https://www.summervillesc.gov/270/Mayor—Russ-Touchberry
- Town of Summerville. (n.d.-b). Summerville’s Midtown TIF district. https://www.summervillesc.gov/497/Summervilles-Midtown-TIF-District
