Original laminate from the 1990s
Rolled-edge laminate from the 1990s comes off in an hour; new stone and a tile backsplash go in after.
Serving Naperville & nearby Lisle, Warrenville
Countertop Installation in Naperville, IL
New countertops in Naperville: talk to a fabricator about slabs, templating and install dates.
- Crews working in Naperville ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Countertop problems we fix in Naperville
We install quartz, granite, quartzite and butcher block countertops in Naperville: old tops removed, cabinets checked for level, templates made, and new counters set with the sink mounted and ready for hookup.
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.
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
If coffee rings and oil spots soak in, we talk through low-maintenance surfaces like quartz.
Not enough counter space
A bigger island top or a new peninsula adds workspace; we add support brackets where the overhang needs it.
Stained or burned laminate
Burn marks, peeling edges and swollen seams can't be fixed on laminate. A stone or quartz top solves it for good.
Cracked or chipped stone
Some cracks and chips can be repaired; when they run through the slab or sit by the sink, new tops are the lasting fix.
Undermount sink coming loose
A loose undermount sink is a leak waiting to happen. New counters come with the sink properly mounted and sealed.
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.
- FabricationCutting, edge profile, sink and cooktop cut-outs and faucet holes.
- Installation and seamsTops set, seams joined with color-matched epoxy, and edges cleaned.
- Undermount sink mountingWe mount and seal the sink to the stone so it is ready for plumbing.
- Bathroom vanity topsMatching stone for bathroom vanities.
Materials and finishes
QuartziteMarble-like veining with more hardness than marble. Ask for a true quartzite.
QuartzEngineered stone: consistent color, no sealing, very stain resistant. Use trivets for hot pans.
Solid surfaceSeamless acrylic surfaces with integrated sinks; scratches can be sanded out.
Edge profilesEased square, bevel, half bullnose or ogee — the edge changes the whole look.
MarbleSoft, elegant and prone to etching; many choose it for a baking area or island.
Before and after: kitchens near Naperville
Before
After
DetailA Naperville two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Downtown Naperville, a typical kitchen for Naperville. The kitchen as it was: 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. Finished kitchen: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. The job covered old countertop removal, cabinet check and leveling, plus installation and seams.
Before
AfterCountertop Installation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Warrenville
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Saddle Ridge. Before: 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. Finished kitchen: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. On site this meant old countertop removal, installation and seams, plus undermount sink mounting.
Countertop Installation in Warrenville →
Before
AfterBolingbrook kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: countertop installation
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Westbury. What we started with: almond laminate with a backsplash lip and white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was worn laminate counters. The result: dark soapstone-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. On site this meant digital templating, fabrication, plus bathroom vanity tops.
Countertop Installation in Bolingbrook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Naperville
A gray beveled subway tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Naperville →
Before
AfterA Naperville 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
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 Naperville →How the job goes
- Choose your materialVisit a slab yard or look at samples at home; we help you choose.
- TemplateA precise template of your cabinets, walls, sink and cooktop.
- FabricationYour tops are cut to template, with the chosen edge and cut-outs.
- InstallationInstallation day: tear-out, set, seam, mount the sink and clean up.
- HookupPlumbing goes back on after the sink adhesive sets.
Countertop Installation questions from Naperville homeowners
Do you install backsplashes too?
Yes: a stone backsplash from the same slab, or tile after the counters are installed.
How long from template to installation?
Usually one to two weeks, depending on the material. You get the installation date at the template visit.
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.
Do you do bathroom vanity tops?
Yes — we template vanity tops with the kitchen and can use remnants of the same stone.
What's the downside of quartz countertops?
Heat sensitivity and visible seams on long runs. It also isn't meant for outdoor sun.
What is the Naperville building department phone number?
Permits go through Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits, phone (630) 420-6100, Option 2. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can Naperville bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler Groot Industries (630-892-9294): two bulk items/week free; one appliance/week free but call ahead. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
What kind of Naperville homes do you work in?
In Naperville we see historic district homes from the 1800s and rapid suburban growth 1960s-1990s. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Do I need a permit for countertop installation in Naperville?
It depends on the scope. Naperville's rule in short: Remodeling such as kitchens requires a permit, as do electrical work (minor repairs and low-voltage excepted), plumbing pipe/fixture installation or rearrangement, and structural changes. We handle the permit when one is needed with Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits.
Do you work in my part of Naperville?
Yes. Our crews work across Naperville, including Downtown Naperville, Highlands, Tamarack — ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565 — and nearby Lisle, Warrenville, Bolingbrook.
Working in Naperville
- A lot of Naperville kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Naperville homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Naperville Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Downtown NapervilleHighlandsTamarack
ZIP 60540ZIP 60563ZIP 60564ZIP 60565
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Other kitchen services in Naperville
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.