Original laminate from the 1960s
Original 1960s laminate with a rolled backsplash is the most common replacement we do — quartz or granite and a tile backsplash above.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Countertop Installation in Des Plaines, IL
New countertops in Des Plaines: talk to a fabricator about slabs, templating and install dates.
- Serving Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop problems we fix in Des Plaines
Countertop replacement in Des Plaines starts with a template and ends with a sink that is ready to use. We handle tear-out, templating, fabrication and installation, and plan seams where you will barely see them.
Counters that stain easily
If coffee rings and oil spots soak in, we talk through low-maintenance surfaces like quartz.
Speckled builder granite
Swapping dated granite for quartz or quartzite modernizes the kitchen and keeps the existing cabinets.
Tile counters with dirty grout
Grout that stays dark no matter how you scrub is the top reason people replace tile counters. One solid slab ends it.
Cracked or chipped stone
We look at whether a crack is cosmetic or structural. If the slab needs replacing, we match the layout and reuse openings when we can.
Not enough counter space
We can extend a run, add a peninsula or enlarge the island top with an overhang for seating, supported properly underneath.
Undermount sink coming loose
A sagging undermount sink pulls away from the counter and leaks. New tops come with properly mounted sink clips or support.
Stained or burned laminate
Laminate with burn rings, swollen seams by the sink and peeling edges can't be repaired well. Stone or quartz replaces it for good.
What the work covers
- Material selectionWe guide you through materials, colors and finishes and reserve your slab.
- Old countertop removalWe remove laminate, tile or stone and haul it away.
- Cabinet check and levelingBase cabinets are checked for level and support before the template.
- Digital templatingWe template on site after the cabinets are set, including sink and cooktop positions.
- FabricationCutting, edge profile, sink and cooktop cut-outs and faucet holes.
- Installation and seamsTops set, seams joined with color-matched epoxy, and edges cleaned.
- Backsplash optionsShort stone splash, full slab or a tile backsplash afterward.
Materials and finishes
Edge profilesMost kitchens get an eased edge; a mitered edge makes thick-looking islands.
Solid surfaceA repairable, seamless option with built-in sinks.
QuartzEngineered stone: consistent color, no sealing, very stain resistant. Use trivets for hot pans.
Porcelain slabsUltra-durable porcelain that resists heat, stains and UV.
LaminateToday's laminate imitates stone and wood well and is the lowest-cost option.
Before and after: kitchens near Des Plaines
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DetailDes Plaines kitchen, 1960s ranch: countertop installation
The site: a 1960s ranch in Des Plaines. What we started with: laminate with an aluminum edge band and stainless double sink. The reason for the call: worn laminate counters. The result: warm walnut butcher block countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. Work included material selection, fabrication, plus installation and seams.
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AfterMount Prospect kitchen, 1950s ranch: countertop installation
This one is a 1950s ranch in Mount Prospect. What we started with: speckled laminate and stainless double sink. What bothered the owners most: laminate that had seen better days. Finished kitchen: white quartz with soft gray veining countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. On site this meant digital templating, installation and seams, plus backsplash options.
Countertop Installation in Mount Prospect →
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AfterCountertop Installation in a postwar bi-level, Park Ridge
A postwar bi-level in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. The kitchen as it was: light beige laminate and stainless double sink. The main complaint was laminate that had seen better days. After: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. The job covered old countertop removal, installation and seams, plus backsplash options.
Countertop Installation in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines 1960s ranch: before and after
What changed: a white subway tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines 1950s ranch: before and after
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →How the job goes
- Choose your materialPick a color and finish; for natural stone, choose your exact slab.
- TemplateA precise template of your cabinets, walls, sink and cooktop.
- FabricationYour tops are cut to template, with the chosen edge and cut-outs.
- InstallationInstallation day: tear-out, set, seam, mount the sink and clean up.
- HookupFaucet, drain and disposal are reconnected once the sealant cures.
Countertop Installation questions from Des Plaines homeowners
Can you reuse my existing sink?
Often yes, if it is in good shape and fits the new cut-out. Many people upgrade to an undermount sink with new tops.
Do you do bathroom vanity tops?
Yes — we template vanity tops with the kitchen and can use remnants of the same stone.
Will I be without a sink?
For about a day. We plan the hookup right after installation so you're not without water for long.
What's the downside of quartz countertops?
It can scorch under hot pans and isn't rated for outdoor use; otherwise it's very low maintenance.
What does countertop installation include?
Template, fabrication, removal of the old tops, installation, seams, sink mounting and cleanup. Plumbing reconnection is usually a separate step.
Does countertop installation need a Des Plaines building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division, phone 847-391-5380. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Des Plaines contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Can Des Plaines bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler is LRS: one bulk item per week at no extra charge; extra items may incur a charge. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for countertop installation in Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule in short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
Countertop RepairChips, cracks, seams and burns fixed without replacing the top.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.
Kitchen Sink Installation & ReplacementNew sinks, undermount and farmhouse styles.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.