Original 1970s laminate
The 1970s laminate with a built-in backsplash comes off quickly; we template the cabinets and install new counters.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Serving Arlington Heights & nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine
Countertop Services in Arlington Heights, IL
Chipped, stained, dull or just dated? We repair, refinish, restore or replace kitchen countertops in Arlington Heights.
- Serving Arlington Heights ZIP 60004, 60005
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop problems we fix in Arlington Heights
Countertop work covers more than new slabs. Our Arlington Heights crews repair damage, refinish tired laminate, bring etched marble and granite back to a shine and template and install replacement counters. Pick the problem below and we'll point you to the fix.
Crack across the stone
Hairline cracks near a sink cut-out or an overhang can often be stabilized and filled. We check first whether the cabinet underneath has shifted.
Countertop Repair →Dated cultured marble or tile counters
If the shape is fine but the color isn't, a refinishing coat changes cultured marble or tile without removing anything.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing →Loose undermount sink
A sink that has dropped away from the stone leaks into the cabinet. We remount it with new clips or a support bracket and reseal the joint.
Countertop Repair →Granite that lost its shine
Hazy granite near the sink or the stove is worn finish, not bad stone. We polish the surface and reseal it.
Stone Countertop Restoration →Burn mark or scorch on quartz
A hot pan can leave a pale or brown mark in the resin of quartz. Light marks often polish out; deeper ones get a filled patch.
Countertop Repair →Swollen laminate at the sink
A soft, raised edge around the sink means the substrate is ruined. That section, or the whole run, gets replaced.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Peeling or worn laminate
Laminate with worn patterns, faded spots or a peeling edge strip can be resurfaced with a new coating when the core underneath is still solid.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing →What's included
- Diagnosis on siteA visit to see whether the counter needs repair, a new finish, restoration or replacement.
- Chip and crack repairColor-matched resin fills for chips, cracks and pits, shaped and polished flush.
- Seam repairOpen or uneven seams realigned and closed with tinted epoxy.
- Honing and polishingEtch marks and dull areas on marble and granite taken out with diamond pads.
- Stain removal and sealingStains treated and the stone resealed so new spills bead up.
- Sink remountingWe lift, reattach and seal sinks that have pulled away from the stone.
- New countertop installationQuartz, granite, quartzite, butcher block or laminate installed when replacement is the right call.
Materials and finishes
MarbleA classic surface that develops patina and can be refinished many times.
GraniteHard natural stone that takes heat well; it needs resealing over time and can be repolished.
QuartzLow-maintenance tops that dislike direct heat but resist stains well.
QuartziteHarder than marble, often veined, and repairable like granite.
Repair, refinish, restore or replaceRepair fixes damage, refinishing changes the surface, restoration renews stone, replacement changes everything.
Before and after: kitchens near Arlington Heights
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In progress
AfterCountertop Services in a postwar bi-level, Arlington Heights
This one is a postwar bi-level in Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: light beige laminate. The reason for the call: worn laminate counters. The result: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Mount Prospect
A postwar bi-level in Mount Prospect, a typical kitchen for Mount Prospect. What we started with: speckled laminate. What bothered the owners most: laminate that had seen better days. After: creamy quartzite-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Countertop Services in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine
A 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine, a typical kitchen for Palatine. What we started with: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. What bothered the owners most: chipped tile counters and dark grout. After: dark soapstone-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Arlington Heights
Finished: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Arlington Heights →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Arlington Heights
The same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Arlington Heights →Day by day
- Send photos or callShow us the chip, stain, crack or the whole counter and tell us what bothers you.
- Look on siteA visit to measure, test the stone and confirm which fix fits.
- Written estimateA clear written quote for the option you pick, with what is included.
- We do the workRepairs and restoration are often done in a visit; new tops follow templating and fabrication.
Countertop Services questions from Arlington Heights homeowners
What does countertop work cost?
It depends on the material, the size of the damage or the kitchen, and which fix you choose. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Should I repair or replace my countertops?
Repair when the damage is local — a chip, a crack, an open seam. Replace when the core is wet, the damage is everywhere or you simply want a different top.
Do you repair counters you didn't install?
Yes. Most of our repair and restoration work is on counters installed by someone else.
How often should granite or marble be sealed?
It depends on the stone and how the kitchen is used. A simple water-drop test tells you: if water darkens the stone quickly, it's time.
Can a chipped granite or quartz countertop be fixed?
Yes. Chips are filled with color-matched resin, then shaped and polished so the repair blends in.
Arlington Heights contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
The Village of Arlington Heights contractor license number must be listed on permit applications; homeowners doing their own work file a Homeowner as General Contractor form. We take care of that before work starts.
Can you do countertop project in an Arlington Heights condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a permit for countertop project in Arlington Heights?
It depends on the scope. Arlington Heights's rule in short: Remodel permit applications (shown here via a basement remodel checklist dated 2020) require a building permit application, plans and a contractor proposal; plumbing and electrical permit applications are added if applicable. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building & Life Safety Department.
Do you work in my part of Arlington Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Arlington Heights — ZIP 60004, 60005 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Arlington Heights
- A lot of Arlington Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building & Life Safety Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Arlington Heights
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.