Original 1970s laminate
If your counters date from the 1970s, the cores have usually seen enough water. Replacement is the practical choice.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Serving Hoffman Estates & nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park
Countertop Services in Hoffman Estates, IL
Chipped, stained, dull or just dated? We repair, refinish, restore or replace kitchen countertops in Hoffman Estates.
- Crews working in Hoffman Estates ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Countertop problems we fix in Hoffman Estates
Countertop work covers more than new slabs. Our Hoffman Estates crews repair damage, refinish tired laminate, bring etched marble and granite back to a shine and template and install replacement counters. Pick the problem below and we'll point you to the fix.
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 →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 →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 →Crack across the stone
Hairline cracks near a sink cut-out or an overhang can often be stabilized and filled. We check first whether the cabinet underneath has shifted.
Countertop Repair →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 →Swollen laminate at the sink
Laminate that bubbles or lifts at the sink has wet particleboard underneath. It can't be refinished; new tops are the lasting fix.
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 →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 remountingLoose undermount sinks reattached with clips or brackets and resealed.
- New countertop installationTemplating, fabrication, tear-out and installation of new tops.
Materials and finishes
Repair, refinish, restore or replaceRepair fixes damage, refinishing changes the surface, restoration renews stone, replacement changes everything.
MarbleSoft and acid-sensitive, so it etches; honing and polishing restore it.
Cultured marble and solid surfaceMolded tops that respond well to repair and refinishing.
QuartzLow-maintenance tops that dislike direct heat but resist stains well.
LaminateBudget tops that can be refinished if the core is dry, or replaced when it isn't.
Before and after: kitchens near Hoffman Estates
Before
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AfterBefore and after: a raised ranch in Hoffman Estates
The site: a raised ranch in Hoffman Estates. The kitchen as it was: white laminate with brown flecks. What bothered the owners most: counters that were wearing through. The result: warm walnut butcher block countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Before
AfterCountertop Services in a 1980s two-story, Schaumburg
The site: a 1980s two-story in Schaumburg. What we started with: almond laminate with a backsplash lip. What bothered the owners most: worn laminate counters. Finished kitchen: black honed granite countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
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Before
AfterPalatine kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: countertop services
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine. Before: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. What bothered the owners most: tile counters with grout that never looked clean. The result: dark soapstone-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
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Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1970s tract home, Hoffman Estates
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Hoffman Estates →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Hoffman Estates
What changed: the same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Hoffman Estates →How the job 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 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 Hoffman Estates homeowners
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.
Do you repair counters you didn't install?
Yes. Most of our repair and restoration work is on counters installed by someone else.
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.
How can I update my countertops without replacing them?
Refinishing changes the look of laminate; restoration renews the shine on granite and marble. Neither involves tear-out.
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 Hoffman Estates-registered contractor for countertop project?
Contractors must register through a BS&A Online Contractor account (annual registration form and documents) and submit the Contractor/Design Professionals Registration Form and a Workers Compensation Affidavit. No fee stated. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for countertop project in Hoffman Estates?
It depends on the scope. Hoffman Estates's rule in short: Kitchen remodels go through the Residential Remodel permit: submit plans (1/4 inch scale) of existing and proposed kitchen showing plumbing fixtures, outlets, appliances and panel, plus a scope of work or contract. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits).
Do you work in my part of Hoffman Estates?
Yes. Our crews work across Hoffman Estates — ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010 — and nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park, Palatine.
Working in Hoffman Estates
- A lot of Hoffman Estates kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hoffman Estates homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Hoffman Estates
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.