Original laminate from the 1970s
Original 1970s laminate with a rolled backsplash is the most common replacement we do — quartz or granite and a tile backsplash above.
Serving Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Countertop Installation in Elk Grove Village, IL
New countertops in Elk Grove Village: talk to a fabricator about slabs, templating and install dates.
- Crews working in Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Countertop problems we fix in Elk Grove Village
Countertop replacement in Elk Grove Village 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.
Seams that show or separate
Wide or uneven seams often come from poor templating. We plan seam placement and use color-matched epoxy for tight joints.
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.
Stained or burned laminate
Swollen laminate around the sink and scorch marks by the stove — it is time for a surface that stands up to daily use.
Speckled builder granite
Busy speckled granite from the 2000s dates the kitchen. A calm quartz or a veined slab refreshes the look without new cabinets.
Cracked or chipped stone
Some cracks and chips can be repaired; when they run through the slab or sit by the sink, new tops are the lasting fix.
Not enough counter space
A bigger island top or a new peninsula adds workspace; we add support brackets where the overhang needs it.
Undermount sink coming loose
A loose undermount sink is a leak waiting to happen. New counters come with the sink properly mounted and sealed.
What we do on the job
- Material selectionHelp choosing quartz, granite, quartzite or wood, and picking your slab at the yard.
- Old countertop removalCareful tear-out of the old tops and disposal, protecting cabinets and walls.
- Cabinet check and levelingBase cabinets are checked for level and support before the template.
- FabricationSlabs cut to template with your chosen edge and all cut-outs done in the shop.
- Installation and seamsTops set, seams joined with color-matched epoxy, and edges cleaned.
- Backsplash optionsShort stone splash, full slab or a tile backsplash afterward.
- Bathroom vanity topsVanity tops cut from the same slab or remnants.
Finishes we offer
QuartzLow maintenance and consistent; the most popular choice for busy kitchens.
LaminateToday's laminate imitates stone and wood well and is the lowest-cost option.
Solid surfaceSeamless acrylic surfaces with integrated sinks; scratches can be sanded out.
MarbleSoft, elegant and prone to etching; many choose it for a baking area or island.
GraniteNatural stone with strong heat resistance. Each slab is unique; seal it periodically.
Before and after: kitchens near Elk Grove Village
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DetailCountertop Installation in a 1960s ranch, Elk Grove Village
This one is a 1960s ranch in Elk Grove Village. The kitchen as it was: laminate with an aluminum edge band and stainless double sink. The main complaint was laminate that had seen better days. After: warm walnut butcher block countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. On site this meant cabinet check and leveling, fabrication, plus installation and seams.
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AfterAn Itasca 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near South Side. What we started with: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and white double sink. The main complaint was tile counters with grout that never looked clean. 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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AfterWood Dale kitchen, 1960s ranch: countertop installation
A 1960s ranch in Wood Dale, a typical kitchen for Wood Dale. What we started with: light beige laminate and stainless double sink. The main complaint was worn laminate counters. Finished kitchen: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. Work included old countertop removal, cabinet check and leveling, plus installation and seams.
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AfterAn Elk Grove Village 1960s ranch: before and after
What changed: a white subway tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush.
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AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elk Grove Village →How the job goes
- Choose your materialVisit a slab yard or look at samples at home; we help you choose.
- TemplateA precise template of your cabinets, walls, sink and cooktop.
- FabricationSlabs are cut, edged and drilled for sink, faucet and cooktop.
- 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 Elk Grove Village homeowners
Do you install laminate and solid surface too?
We install laminate, solid surface, quartz, granite and wood — whatever fits the budget.
Can you reuse my existing sink?
If it is in good condition and fits the new cut-out, yes. Many people switch to undermount at the same time.
What does countertop installation include?
Everything from template to the final wipe-down: tear-out, fabrication, install, seams and sink mounting.
Quartz or granite — which is better?
Quartz wins on low maintenance, granite on heat resistance and natural look. It comes down to how you cook.
Do you install backsplashes too?
Yes — a stone splash cut from the same slab, or tile installed after the counters are in.
What kind of Elk Grove Village homes do you work in?
In Elk Grove Village we see Planned suburban community founded 1950s-60s, most houses built by Centex and 1970s apartment communities, some later converted to condos. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Do you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
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Other kitchen services in Elk Grove Village
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.