Original 1990s laminate
If your counters date from the 1990s, the cores have usually seen enough water. Replacement is the practical choice.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Serving Bartlett & nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream
Countertop Services in Bartlett, IL
Chipped, stained, dull or just dated? We repair, refinish, restore or replace kitchen countertops in Bartlett.
- Serving Bartlett ZIP 60103, 60120
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop problems we fix in Bartlett
Not every worn countertop has to be torn out. In Bartlett we fill chips, rejoin seams, resurface laminate, polish dull stone and install new tops when nothing else will do, and we tell you up front which of those your kitchen actually needs.
Counters you simply don't like
Busy speckled granite, a color that clashes with new cabinets or a layout that wastes space: when the problem is the top itself, we template and install new counters.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Loose undermount sink
If you can see daylight between the sink and the counter, we take the weight off, reattach the sink and seal it again.
Countertop Repair →Seam that opened up or feels raised
Old seam filler shrinks and darkens. We grind it out, align the two pieces and fill the joint again so it nearly disappears.
Countertop Repair →Crack across the stone
A crack that runs through the slab is filled with epoxy and leveled; if the support below is the cause, we correct that too so it doesn't reopen.
Countertop Repair →Swollen laminate at the sink
Once water swells the core around a sink cut-out, coatings won't hold. We replace the tops and seal the new sink edge properly.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Oil or water stains in stone
Stains that sit under the surface of granite or marble need to be pulled out, not scrubbed. We treat them and seal the stone afterward.
Stone Countertop Restoration →Peeling or worn laminate
Worn laminate can be reglued at the edges and coated in a new finish, as long as the particleboard below hasn't swollen.
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 repairDamaged spots filled, leveled and buffed to blend with the stone.
- 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.
- Laminate and cultured marble refinishingSurface prepped, repaired and coated in a new solid or stone-look finish.
- New countertop installationTemplating, fabrication, tear-out and installation of new tops.
Finishes we offer
QuartziteNatural stone with a marble look and more hardness; it still needs sealing.
Cultured marble and solid surfaceCast and acrylic surfaces that can often be sanded, patched or recoated.
GraniteDurable stone whose shine and sealer can be renewed in place.
QuartzEngineered stone that never needs sealing; chips and scorch marks can often be repaired.
LaminateBudget tops that can be refinished if the core is dry, or replaced when it isn't.
Before and after: kitchens near Bartlett
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AfterCountertop Services in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Bartlett
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Bartlett. What we started with: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The reason for the call: tile counters with grout that never looked clean. After: dark soapstone-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s split-level in Hanover Park
The site: a 1970s split-level near Ontarioville. Before: white laminate with brown flecks. The reason for the call: laminate that had seen better days. After: warm walnut butcher block countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Countertop Services in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1990s two-story colonial, Bartlett
Finished: cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bartlett →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Bartlett
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Bartlett →
Before
AfterCabinet Refacing in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Bartlett
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors in sage green on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Bartlett →How your countertop project goes
- Send photos or callA few photos of the damage and the material usually tell us where to start.
- Look on siteWe check the material, the depth of the damage and the support underneath.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate for the repair, refinish, restoration or new tops.
- We do the workThe work is scheduled, done with the area protected and the kitchen cleaned up afterward.
Countertop Services questions from Bartlett homeowners
Can you just replace the countertops and keep my cabinets?
Yes. Countertop replacement on existing cabinets is common; the cabinets only need to be level and sound.
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.
How can I update my countertops without replacing them?
Laminate and cultured marble can be refinished with a new coating, and stone can be honed, polished and sealed so it looks fresh again.
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.
What is the most affordable way to update kitchen counters?
Fixing what's damaged or recoating laminate is the budget route; new laminate is the lowest-cost replacement.
Do I need a Bartlett-registered contractor for countertop project?
All contractors must be licensed by the Village of Bartlett (per trade); licensing questions via Main Office 630-837-0800. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for countertop project in Bartlett?
It depends on the scope. Bartlett's rule in short: Building permits are required for all construction and home improvement projects, whether done by homeowner or contractor; Remodel is a listed permit type. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division (Planning & Development Services).
Do you work in my part of Bartlett?
Yes. Our crews work across Bartlett — ZIP 60103, 60120 — and nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale.
Working in Bartlett
- A lot of Bartlett kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bartlett homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Division (Planning & Development Services) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Bartlett
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.