Original laminate from the pre-1940
Laminate from the pre-1940 with a built-in backsplash is quick to remove and the most common counter we replace.
Serving Highland Park & nearby Northbrook, Glenview
Countertop Installation in Highland Park, IL
New countertops in Highland Park: talk to a fabricator about slabs, templating and install dates.
- Serving Highland Park ZIP 60035
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop problems we fix in Highland Park
New countertops change a Highland Park kitchen in a day once the slab is cut. We help you choose the material, template the cabinets on site, fabricate the tops with your sink and cooktop cut-outs and install them with tight seams.
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
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.
Tile counters with dirty grout
Tile counters trap crumbs and stains in the grout. A single slab surface wipes clean in seconds.
Counters that stain easily
If spills soak in, the surface needs sealing or a change. Quartz doesn't need sealing at all.
Undermount sink coming loose
If the sink is dropping away from the stone, we remount it correctly with the new counters and reseal the edge.
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.
What the work covers
- Material selectionWe guide you through materials, colors and finishes and reserve your slab.
- 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 seamsCounters installed and leveled, seams leveled and filled to match.
- Undermount sink mountingUndermount sink attached and sealed, ready for faucet and drain hookup.
- Bathroom vanity topsMatching stone for bathroom vanities.
Finishes we offer
MarbleClassic and beautiful but etches from acids like lemon and wine — best for those who like patina.
Butcher blockWood tops add warmth and can be refinished; keep them oiled.
Edge profilesEased square, bevel, half bullnose or ogee — the edge changes the whole look.
GraniteHard, heat resistant and unique — choose your slab in person.
QuartzEngineered stone: consistent color, no sealing, very stain resistant. Use trivets for hot pans.
What the work looks like in Highland Park homes
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In progress
After
DetailBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Highland Park
The site: a postwar Cape Cod near St. John's. What we started with: laminate with an aluminum edge band and stainless double sink. What bothered the owners most: laminate that had seen better days. Finished kitchen: warm walnut butcher block countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. Work included cabinet check and leveling, digital templating, plus undermount sink mounting.
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AfterCountertop Installation in a 1950s ranch, Northbrook
A 1950s ranch near Downtown Northbrook, a typical kitchen for Northbrook. What we started with: speckled laminate and stainless double sink. The main complaint was worn laminate counters. After: white quartz with soft gray veining countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. Work included material selection, fabrication, plus bathroom vanity tops.
Countertop Installation in Northbrook →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Glenview
This one is a 1960s ranch in Glenview. The kitchen as it was: light beige laminate and stainless double sink. The reason for the call: worn laminate counters. Finished kitchen: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. The job covered digital templating, fabrication, plus installation and seams.
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AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Highland Park
A white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Highland Park →
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AfterHighland Park kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Highland Park →Day by day
- Choose your materialVisit a slab yard or look at samples at home; we help you choose.
- TemplateWe measure the installed cabinets on site with digital templating.
- FabricationSlabs are cut, edged and drilled for sink, faucet and cooktop.
- InstallationOld tops out, new tops in, seams joined and sink mounted — usually in a day.
- HookupFaucet, drain and disposal are reconnected once the sealant cures.
Countertop Installation questions from Highland Park homeowners
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.
Do you install backsplashes too?
Yes — a stone splash cut from the same slab, or tile installed after the counters are in.
How long from template to installation?
Usually one to two weeks, depending on the material. You get the installation date at the template visit.
What's the downside of quartz countertops?
Quartz dislikes direct heat and UV. Indoors with trivets, it's one of the easiest surfaces to live with.
Do my cabinets need to be replaced for stone?
No — sound cabinets hold stone. We level them and add support under long overhangs.
What kind of Highland Park homes do you work in?
In Highland Park we see Ravinia District retains early artists' colony character and architecture. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Do I need a Highland Park-registered contractor for countertop installation?
The City publishes contractor requirements on its Building Division page (new building codes effective March 1, 2026). We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Highland Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Highland Park, including Ravinia District, Downtown Highland Park, Port Clinton, St. John's — ZIP 60035 — and nearby Northbrook, Glenview, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Highland Park
- A lot of Highland Park kitchens date from the pre-1940. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Highland Park 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.
Ravinia DistrictDowntown Highland ParkPort ClintonSt. John's
ZIP 60035
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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.