Original laminate from the 1980s
Rolled-edge laminate from the 1980s comes off in an hour; new stone and a tile backsplash go in after.
Serving Lisle & nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge
Countertop Installation in Lisle, IL
New countertops in Lisle: talk to a fabricator about slabs, templating and install dates.
- Serving Lisle ZIP 60532
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop problems we fix in Lisle
New countertops change a Lisle 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.
Getting slabs into the building
Before cutting, we check elevators, stairs and hallways so the pieces fit through the building.
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.
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.
Counters that stain easily
If coffee rings and oil spots soak in, we talk through low-maintenance surfaces like quartz.
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.
Seams that show or separate
Visible seams come from bad layout or templating. We plan seam locations and use color-matched epoxy.
Tile counters with dirty grout
Grout lines that never come clean and chipped tile edges are typical complaints. A solid slab is easier to clean and to work on.
What's included
- Material selectionWe guide you through materials, colors and finishes and reserve your slab.
- Old countertop removalCareful tear-out of the old tops and disposal, protecting cabinets and walls.
- Cabinet check and levelingWe level and shim the bases so stone sits flat and seams stay tight.
- FabricationSlabs cut to template with your chosen edge and all cut-outs done in the shop.
- Undermount sink mountingUndermount sink attached and sealed, ready for faucet and drain hookup.
- Backsplash optionsA matching 4-inch stone splash or a full-height slab backsplash.
- Bathroom vanity topsMatching stone for bathroom vanities.
Finishes we offer
Porcelain slabsUltra-durable porcelain that resists heat, stains and UV.
MarbleSoft, elegant and prone to etching; many choose it for a baking area or island.
GraniteHard, heat resistant and unique — choose your slab in person.
Solid surfaceSeamless acrylic surfaces with integrated sinks; scratches can be sanded out.
LaminateBudget-friendly tops in stone and wood looks.
Countertop Installation before and after — Lisle homes
Before
After
DetailBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lisle
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Four Lakes Village. What we started with: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and white double sink. What bothered the owners most: tile counters with grout that never looked clean. After: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. Work included old countertop removal, cabinet check and leveling, plus fabrication.
Before
AfterA Downers Grove postwar Cape Cod: before and after
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Downers Grove. What we started with: light beige laminate and stainless double sink. What bothered the owners most: worn laminate counters. After: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. The job covered old countertop removal, fabrication, plus bathroom vanity tops.
Countertop Installation in Downers Grove →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Woodridge
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Seven Bridges. Before: almond laminate with a backsplash lip and white cast-iron double sink. The reason for the call: worn laminate counters. Finished kitchen: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. On site this meant cabinet check and leveling, undermount sink mounting, plus bathroom vanity tops.
Countertop Installation in Woodridge →
Before
AfterKitchen Backsplash Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Lisle
A terracotta-look square tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Lisle →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lisle
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lisle →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.
- 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 Lisle homeowners
Can you install in a high-rise?
Yes — elevator dimensions and loading dock rules are checked before fabrication.
Can I put hot pans or a toaster on quartz?
A toaster is fine. Hot pans straight from the stove should go on a trivet — high heat can mark the resin in quartz.
Quartz or granite — which is better?
Quartz is easier to maintain and more uniform; granite handles heat better and every slab is unique. We show both side by side.
Do you do bathroom vanity tops?
Yes. Vanity tops are often cut from remnants of the kitchen slab, so they match.
Do you install backsplashes too?
Yes — a stone splash cut from the same slab, or tile installed after the counters are in.
Can Lisle bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Garbage hauler is Lakeshore Recycling Systems, 630-581-8650. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do Lisle condo associations need to approve countertop installation?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Lisle building permit for countertop installation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Development Services Department, phone 630-271-4150. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Lisle?
Yes. Our crews work across Lisle, including Oakview, The Meadows, Four Lakes Village — ZIP 60532 — and nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge, Wheaton.
Working in Lisle
- A lot of Lisle kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
OakviewThe MeadowsFour Lakes Village
ZIP 60532
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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.