Original 1980s laminate
The 1980s laminate with a built-in backsplash comes off quickly; we template the cabinets and install new counters.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Serving Buffalo Grove & nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine
Countertop Services in Buffalo Grove, IL
Chipped, stained, dull or just dated? We repair, refinish, restore or replace kitchen countertops in Buffalo Grove.
- Serving Buffalo Grove ZIP 60089
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop problems we fix in Buffalo Grove
Not every worn countertop has to be torn out. In Buffalo Grove 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
If no repair will make you like the counters, replacement is the honest answer. We measure, fabricate and install new tops.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Chipped edge or corner
A chip on the edge near the sink or dishwasher can usually be filled with tinted epoxy, shaped and polished so it blends into the stone.
Countertop Repair →Loose undermount sink
Gaps between an undermount sink and the counter mean the adhesive or clips have failed. Remounting is a repair visit, not a reason for new stone.
Countertop Repair →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 →Oil or water stains in stone
A dark ring by the faucet or a grease shadow by the range usually means the sealer has worn off. We lift the stain and reseal.
Stone Countertop Restoration →Dull, etched marble
Lemon, wine and vinegar leave dull spots on marble that no cleaner removes. Honing and polishing take the etch out and bring the finish back.
Stone Countertop Restoration →Granite that lost its shine
When polished granite turns dull in the work areas, it can be repolished in place, often in a single visit.
Stone Countertop Restoration →What the work covers
- 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 polishingStone surfaces brought back to a matte or polished finish.
- 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.
- Sink remountingWe lift, reattach and seal sinks that have pulled away from the stone.
- New countertop installationTemplating, fabrication, tear-out and installation of new tops.
Options to choose from
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.
LaminateBudget tops that can be refinished if the core is dry, or replaced when it isn't.
QuartzLow-maintenance tops that dislike direct heat but resist stains well.
QuartziteNatural stone with a marble look and more hardness; it still needs sealing.
Kitchens like yours in Buffalo Grove: before and after
Before
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AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, 1980s two-story: countertop services
The site: a 1980s two-story near Didier Farms. The kitchen as it was: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The main complaint was chipped tile counters and dark grout. The result: dark soapstone-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Before
AfterAn Arlington Heights postwar Cape Cod: before and after
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Arlington Heights. Before: light beige laminate. What bothered the owners most: counters that were wearing through. After: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
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AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich. The kitchen as it was: white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The main complaint was a yellowed solid-surface top with a visible seam. The result: dark soapstone-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
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Before
AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen remodeling
What changed: cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
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Before
AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: 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 Buffalo Grove →How the job goes
- 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 workThe work is scheduled, done with the area protected and the kitchen cleaned up afterward.
Countertop Services questions from Buffalo Grove homeowners
How can I update my countertops without replacing them?
Depending on the material: a resurfacing coat over laminate, or a polish and reseal on natural stone.
Should I repair or replace my countertops?
If the counter is sound and you like it, repair, refinish or restore it. If the substrate has failed or the look is wrong for the kitchen, new tops make more sense.
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.
What does countertop work cost?
Repairs, restoration, refinishing and replacement are priced very differently. After we see the counters, you get a line-item estimate.
What is the most affordable way to update kitchen counters?
Keep what is sound and fix only what's wrong. If you need new tops, laminate and stock quartz colors are the economical choices.
Do I need a Buffalo Grove-registered contractor for countertop project?
All contractors working in the Village must register annually; $75 per trade, no fee for state-licensed contractors. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for countertop project in Buffalo Grove?
It depends on the scope. Buffalo Grove's rule in short: Permit required to replace or modify a kitchen, including replacing cabinetry; replacing a sink or faucet needs a plumbing permit even in the same location; electrical must meet the 2017 NEC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services.
Do you work in my part of Buffalo Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Buffalo Grove, including The Highlands, Green Knolls, Windfield, Didier Farms — ZIP 60089 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine, Lake Zurich.
Working in Buffalo Grove
- A lot of Buffalo Grove kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Buffalo Grove homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The HighlandsGreen KnollsWindfieldDidier Farms
ZIP 60089
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Other kitchen services in Buffalo Grove
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.