Original 1960s laminate
The 1960s laminate with a built-in backsplash comes off quickly; we template the cabinets and install new counters.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Serving Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Countertop Services in Mount Prospect, IL
Chipped, stained, dull or just dated? We repair, refinish, restore or replace kitchen countertops in Mount Prospect.
- 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
Not every worn countertop has to be torn out. In Mount Prospect we fill chips, rejoin seams, resurface laminate, polish dull stone and install new tops when nothing else will do, and we tell you up front which of those your kitchen actually needs.
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 →Burn mark or scorch on quartz
Scorch rings on quartz come from the binder, not the stone. We assess how deep the damage goes and polish or patch the area.
Countertop Repair →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 →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 →Dated cultured marble or tile counters
Resurfacing covers dated cultured marble, and on tile counters it hides grout lines under a continuous coating.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing →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 →Granite that lost its shine
Hazy granite near the sink or the stove is worn finish, not bad stone. We polish the surface and reseal it.
Stone Countertop Restoration →What the work covers
- Diagnosis on siteWe look at the material, the damage and the cabinets under it before recommending a fix.
- Chip and crack repairDamaged spots filled, leveled and buffed to blend with the stone.
- Honing and polishingStone surfaces brought back to a matte or polished finish.
- Stain removal and sealingOil and water stains drawn out, then a penetrating sealer applied.
- Laminate and cultured marble refinishingSurface prepped, repaired and coated in a new solid or stone-look finish.
- Sink remountingWe lift, reattach and seal sinks that have pulled away from the stone.
- New countertop installationTemplating, fabrication, tear-out and installation of new tops.
Options to choose from
QuartzEngineered stone that never needs sealing; chips and scorch marks can often be repaired.
MarbleSoft and acid-sensitive, so it etches; honing and polishing restore it.
Repair, refinish, restore or replaceRepair fixes damage, refinishing changes the surface, restoration renews stone, replacement changes everything.
QuartziteHarder than marble, often veined, and repairable like granite.
LaminatePlastic laminate over particleboard: easy to update, sensitive to standing water.
What the work looks like in Mount Prospect homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Mount Prospect
A 1960s ranch in Mount Prospect, a typical kitchen for Mount Prospect. What we started with: speckled laminate. The reason for the call: counters that were wearing through. After: creamy quartzite-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Before
AfterCountertop Services in a 1950s ranch, Des Plaines
A 1950s ranch in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. Before: laminate with an aluminum edge band. The reason for the call: counters that were wearing through. The result: black honed granite countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
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Before
AfterCountertop Services in a 1960s ranch, Arlington Heights
A 1960s ranch in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. Before: light beige laminate. The main complaint was laminate that had seen better days. After: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
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Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: 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.
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Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a postwar bi-level, Mount Prospect
The same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Mount Prospect →How your countertop project 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 Mount Prospect homeowners
How often should granite or marble be sealed?
When water stops beading and starts soaking in, the sealer is worn. Busy areas near the sink usually need it first.
What does countertop work cost?
It depends on the material, the size of the damage or the kitchen, and which fix you choose. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Can a chipped granite or quartz countertop be fixed?
In most cases. Small and medium chips are a routine repair; large broken pieces are judged on site.
My laminate countertop is peeling. Can you fix it?
Peeling edges can be reattached when the board underneath is sound; a swollen core means new counters.
Can you just replace the countertops and keep my cabinets?
Yes, in most kitchens. We check the cabinets for level and support, remove the old tops and install new ones on the same boxes.
Do I need a Mount Prospect-registered contractor for countertop project?
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 Mount Prospect condo associations need to approve countertop project?
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.
Do I need a permit for countertop project 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
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.