Original laminate from the 1960s
Laminate from the 1960s with a built-in backsplash is quick to remove and the most common counter we replace.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Countertop Installation in Lombard, IL
New countertops in Lombard: talk to a fabricator about slabs, templating and install dates.
- Serving Lombard ZIP 60148
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop problems we fix in Lombard
We install quartz, granite, quartzite and butcher block countertops in Lombard: old tops removed, cabinets checked for level, templates made, and new counters set with the sink mounted and ready for hookup.
Getting slabs into the building
In condo buildings we plan elevator size, stairways and loading docks before fabrication and cut the tops to fit.
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
Laminate with burn rings, swollen seams by the sink and peeling edges can't be repaired well. Stone or quartz replaces it for good.
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.
Speckled builder granite
Builder-grade granite with a busy pattern can be replaced with a quieter quartz or a veined natural stone.
Counters that stain easily
Unsealed granite and marble absorb oil and wine. Quartz never needs sealing; natural stone needs regular sealing.
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.
What we do on the job
- Material selectionHelp choosing quartz, granite, quartzite or wood, and picking your slab at the yard.
- Old countertop removalWe remove laminate, tile or stone and haul it away.
- Cabinet check and levelingWe level and shim the bases so stone sits flat and seams stay tight.
- Installation and seamsTops set, seams joined with color-matched epoxy, and edges cleaned.
- Undermount sink mountingUndermount sink attached and sealed, ready for faucet and drain hookup.
- 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
GraniteHard, heat resistant and unique — choose your slab in person.
LaminateBudget-friendly tops in stone and wood looks.
Butcher blockWood tops add warmth and can be refinished; keep them oiled.
QuartzEngineered stone: consistent color, no sealing, very stain resistant. Use trivets for hot pans.
Edge profilesEased square, bevel, half bullnose or ogee — the edge changes the whole look.
Kitchens like yours in Lombard: before and after
Before
After
DetailLombard kitchen, postwar bi-level: countertop installation
This one is a postwar bi-level in Lombard. What we started with: light beige laminate and stainless double sink. What bothered the owners most: laminate that had seen better days. Finished kitchen: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. The job covered material selection, cabinet check and leveling, plus bathroom vanity tops.
Before
AfterCountertop Installation in a 1950s ranch, Villa Park
A 1950s ranch in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: 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. The job covered material selection, installation and seams, plus backsplash options.
Countertop Installation in Villa Park →Before
AfterCountertop Installation in a 1960s ranch, Glen Ellyn
The site: a 1960s ranch in Glen Ellyn. Before: speckled laminate and stainless double sink. The reason for the call: worn laminate counters. After: white quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. On site this meant cabinet check and leveling, installation and seams, plus bathroom vanity tops.
Countertop Installation in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterLombard kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen backsplash installation
Finished: a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Lombard →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Lombard
Finished: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →How your countertop installation 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.
- InstallationOld tops out, new tops in, seams joined and sink mounted — usually in a day.
- HookupPlumbing goes back on after the sink adhesive sets.
Countertop Installation questions from Lombard homeowners
Can you install in a high-rise?
Yes. We check the elevator and building rules first and size the pieces to fit.
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.
How long from template to installation?
Usually a week or two after the template; stock quartz can be faster than special-order slabs.
Do my cabinets need to be replaced for stone?
No — sound cabinets hold stone. We level them and add support under long overhangs.
Can I put hot pans or a toaster on quartz?
Small appliances are fine; very hot cookware is not. Use a trivet to protect quartz.
What happens to the old appliance in Lombard?
Hauler Waste Management. Large items under 100 lbs collected with one refuse sticker per 50 lbs. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Can you do countertop installation in a Lombard condo?
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.
Does countertop installation need a Lombard building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building Division, Community Development and Building, phone (630) 620-5750. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Lombard-registered contractor for countertop installation?
Contractors must register with the Village: $100 fee, valid 1 year, online or via Building Division; insurance certificate with at least $300,000 liability coverage. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for countertop installation in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.
Working in Lombard
- A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. 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.
- We know how Building Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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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.