It's possible, but I wouldn't do it myself, and I have a lot of experience with power tools. Doing it efficiently requires the right tools, and a non-professional runs the risk of damaging the granite. If you were just doing a hole or two for a faucet or drain that's one thing. But a large hole for a drop-in sink is just trouble waiting to happen.

lindlap:

It isn't all that difficult, but by the time you buy a grinder and a diamond blade, you could have hired someone for the same or less money.

Let's not forget the risk factor either. If you screw it up, you pay. If a contractor screws it up, he fixes it.

It depends where you live. In my area there are no independent fabricators. If you acquire granite another way then you will have no choice but to try it yourself.