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 Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Countertop Installation in Mount Prospect, IL
New countertops in Mount Prospect: talk to a fabricator about slabs, templating and install dates.
- Crews working in Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Countertop problems we fix in Mount Prospect
New countertops change a Mount Prospect 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
In condo buildings we plan elevator size, stairways and loading docks before fabrication and cut the tops to fit.
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.
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.
Seams that show or separate
A seam you can feel or see from across the room is a fabrication issue. We place seams away from sight lines and the sink.
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.
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.
Not enough counter space
We extend counters, enlarge the island or add a peninsula, with brackets under any large overhang.
What's included
- 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.
- Digital templatingWe template on site after the cabinets are set, including sink and cooktop positions.
- 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 optionsA matching 4-inch stone splash or a full-height slab backsplash.
- Bathroom vanity topsVanity tops cut from the same slab or remnants.
Materials and finishes
QuartzLow maintenance and consistent; the most popular choice for busy kitchens.
Edge profilesEased square, bevel, half bullnose or ogee — the edge changes the whole look.
GraniteHard, heat resistant and unique — choose your slab in person.
MarbleClassic and beautiful but etches from acids like lemon and wine — best for those who like patina.
LaminateToday's laminate imitates stone and wood well and is the lowest-cost option.
Before and after: kitchens near Mount Prospect
Before
After
DetailA Mount Prospect 1960s ranch: before and after
The site: a 1960s ranch in Mount Prospect. The kitchen as it was: speckled laminate and stainless double sink. What bothered the owners most: laminate that had seen better days. After: white quartz with soft gray veining countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. On site this meant old countertop removal, digital templating, plus installation and seams.
Before
AfterA Des Plaines 1960s ranch: before and after
This one is a 1960s ranch in Des Plaines. The kitchen as it was: 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. The job covered old countertop removal, fabrication, plus backsplash options.
Countertop Installation in Des Plaines →Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Arlington Heights
A 1960s ranch in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. What we started with: speckled laminate and stainless double sink. What bothered the owners most: worn laminate counters. The result: white quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. Work included cabinet check and leveling, fabrication, plus bathroom vanity tops.
Countertop Installation in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Mount Prospect
What changed: a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen remodeling
What changed: 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 Mount Prospect →Day by day
- Choose your materialPick a color and finish; for natural stone, choose your exact slab.
- TemplateWe measure the installed cabinets on site with digital templating.
- 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 Mount Prospect homeowners
Can you install in a high-rise?
Yes — elevator dimensions and loading dock rules are checked before fabrication.
Can you reuse my existing sink?
Often yes, if it is in good shape and fits the new cut-out. Many people upgrade to an undermount sink with new tops.
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.
Will I be without a sink?
Only for a short time: the old sink comes out on installation day and the plumbing is reconnected after the sealant sets.
Quartz or granite — which is better?
Quartz is easier to care for; granite takes heat better and every slab is different. We help you compare.
Mount Prospect building permit for countertop installation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services, phone (847) 870-5675. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do Mount Prospect 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.
What happens to the old appliance in Mount Prospect?
Republic Services collects approved bulk items weekly at no charge. Appliances (white goods) cost an extra fee paid on pickup day. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a Mount Prospect-registered contractor for countertop installation?
A Contractor's License is required for general contractors (and listed trades); $200, valid one year, applied for through the online portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for countertop installation in Mount Prospect?
It depends on the scope. Mount Prospect's rule in short: Kitchen remodels need a permit and a code review (about 10 business days). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services.
Do you work in my part of Mount Prospect?
Yes. Our crews work across Mount Prospect — ZIP 60056, 60005 — and nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Mount Prospect
- A lot of Mount Prospect 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 Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Mount Prospect
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.