Original 1990s laminate
If your counters date from the 1990s, the cores have usually seen enough water. Replacement is the practical choice.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Serving Naperville & nearby Lisle, Warrenville
Countertop Services in Naperville, IL
Chipped, stained, dull or just dated? We repair, refinish, restore or replace kitchen countertops in Naperville.
- 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
A chip by the dishwasher, rings on marble, peeling laminate or a layout that no longer works: each one calls for a different repair. We handle all four kinds of countertop work in Naperville, so you get the fix that fits instead of the biggest job.
Counters you simply don't like
If no repair will make you like the counters, replacement is the honest answer. We measure, fabricate and install new tops.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation →Oil or water stains in stone
Stains that sit under the surface of granite or marble need to be pulled out, not scrubbed. We treat them and seal the stone afterward.
Stone Countertop Restoration →Loose undermount sink
Gaps between an undermount sink and the counter mean the adhesive or clips have failed. Remounting is a repair visit, not a reason for new stone.
Countertop Repair →Seam that opened up or feels raised
Old seam filler shrinks and darkens. We grind it out, align the two pieces and fill the joint again so it nearly disappears.
Countertop Repair →Granite that lost its shine
When polished granite turns dull in the work areas, it can be repolished in place, often in a single visit.
Stone Countertop Restoration →Peeling or worn laminate
Laminate with worn patterns, faded spots or a peeling edge strip can be resurfaced with a new coating when the core underneath is still solid.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing →Chipped edge or corner
Edge chips in granite and quartz are a repair, not a reason for new tops. We fill, sand and buff the spot to match the surrounding surface.
Countertop Repair →What's included
- Diagnosis on siteA visit to see whether the counter needs repair, a new finish, restoration or replacement.
- Chip and crack repairDamaged spots filled, leveled and buffed to blend with the stone.
- Seam repairOpen or uneven seams realigned and closed with tinted epoxy.
- Honing and polishingStone surfaces brought back to a matte or polished finish.
- Stain removal and sealingStains treated and the stone resealed so new spills bead up.
- Sink remountingLoose undermount sinks reattached with clips or brackets and resealed.
- New countertop installationTemplating, fabrication, tear-out and installation of new tops.
Finishes we offer
MarbleA classic surface that develops patina and can be refinished many times.
Repair, refinish, restore or replaceRepair fixes damage, refinishing changes the surface, restoration renews stone, replacement changes everything.
QuartzLow-maintenance tops that dislike direct heat but resist stains well.
Cultured marble and solid surfaceMolded tops that respond well to repair and refinishing.
GraniteHard natural stone that takes heat well; it needs resealing over time and can be repolished.
What the work looks like in Naperville homes
Before
In progress
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Naperville
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Tamarack. The kitchen as it was: almond laminate with a backsplash lip. The reason for the call: laminate that had seen better days. After: black honed granite countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Before
AfterLisle kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: countertop services
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Oakview. The kitchen as it was: white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. What bothered the owners most: a yellowed solid-surface top with a visible seam. The result: dark soapstone-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Countertop Services in Lisle →
Before
AfterA Naperville 1980s two-story: before and after
Finished: 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 →
Before
AfterNaperville kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen cabinet painting
What changed: the same doors sprayed in pale mint green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Naperville →
Before
AfterCabinet Refacing in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Naperville
Finished: new five-piece shaker doors in warm white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Naperville →How your countertop project goes
- Send photos or callShow us the chip, stain, crack or the whole counter and tell us what bothers you.
- Look on siteWe check the material, the depth of the damage and the support underneath.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate for the repair, refinish, restoration or new tops.
- We do the workRepairs and restoration are often done in a visit; new tops follow templating and fabrication.
Countertop Services questions from Naperville homeowners
What is the difference between an etch and a stain?
Etching looks lighter and duller than the stone around it; a stain looks darker. They need different treatments.
Should I repair or replace my countertops?
It depends on what is failing. Spot damage is repaired; tired surfaces are refinished or polished; swollen, cracked-through or unwanted tops get replaced.
How can I update my countertops without replacing them?
Refinishing changes the look of laminate; restoration renews the shine on granite and marble. Neither involves tear-out.
Do you repair counters you didn't install?
Of course. We work on any stone, quartz, laminate or cultured marble top regardless of who put it in.
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.
Do I need a permit for countertop project 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
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.