Stained or burned laminate
Swollen laminate around the sink and scorch marks by the stove — it is time for a surface that stands up to daily use.
Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Countertop Installation in Chicago & the Suburbs
New countertops in Chicagoland: talk to a fabricator about slabs, templating and install dates.
- Crews working in the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Countertop problems we fix in Chicagoland
Countertop replacement in Chicagoland starts with a template and ends with a sink that is ready to use. We handle tear-out, templating, fabrication and installation, and plan seams where you will barely see them.
Counters that stain easily
Unsealed granite and marble absorb oil and wine. Quartz never needs sealing; natural stone needs regular sealing.
Not enough counter space
A bigger island top or a new peninsula adds workspace; we add support brackets where the overhang needs it.
Tile counters with dirty grout
Tile counters trap crumbs and stains in the grout. A single slab surface wipes clean in seconds.
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.
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.
Speckled builder granite
Swapping dated granite for quartz or quartzite modernizes the kitchen and keeps the existing cabinets.
Cracked or chipped stone
A small chip can be filled; a crack through the slab or around the sink usually means replacement.
What's included
- Material selectionWe guide you through materials, colors and finishes and reserve your slab.
- Old countertop removalCareful tear-out of the old tops and disposal, protecting cabinets and walls.
- Cabinet check and levelingBase cabinets are checked for level and support before the template.
- Digital templatingPrecise templates of the installed cabinets, walls and appliances.
- 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 topsMatching stone for bathroom vanities.
Materials and finishes
QuartziteMarble-like veining with more hardness than marble. Ask for a true quartzite.
Solid surfaceA repairable, seamless option with built-in sinks.
Porcelain slabsUltra-durable porcelain that resists heat, stains and UV.
QuartzEngineered stone: consistent color, no sealing, very stain resistant. Use trivets for hot pans.
MarbleSoft, elegant and prone to etching; many choose it for a baking area or island.
Countertop Installation across Chicagoland
The same job looks different in a 1920s bungalow, a 1970s split-level and a new subdivision. Here is what we plan for in different parts of the region.
Prewar towns
My kitchen walls aren't straight. Is that a problem?
No. The template follows your real walls and the stone is scribed to fit.
Postwar suburbs
Original laminate from the 2000s
Original 2000s laminate with a rolled backsplash is the most common replacement we do — quartz or granite and a tile backsplash above.
Glenview, Lombard, Palatine, Lake Zurich, Mount Prospect, Orland Park
Condo and townhome towns
Getting slabs into the building
Before cutting, we check elevators, stairs and hallways so the pieces fit through the building.
Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Oak Park, Woodridge, Mount Prospect, Carol Stream
Before and after in Chicago-area kitchens
Before
AfterAn Oak Park prewar foursquare: before and after
This one is a prewar foursquare near Gunderson Historic District. What we started with: white laminate with a wood edge and white porcelain sink. The main complaint was worn laminate counters. Finished kitchen: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. The job covered material selection, cabinet check and leveling, plus digital templating.
Countertop Installation in Oak Park →
Before
AfterA Woodridge 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story in Woodridge, a typical kitchen for Woodridge. What we started with: almond laminate with a backsplash lip and white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: worn laminate counters. Finished kitchen: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. The job covered old countertop removal, cabinet check and leveling, plus backsplash options.
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Before
AfterCountertop Installation in a 1980s two-story, Carol Stream
This one is a 1980s two-story in Carol Stream. 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. After: warm walnut butcher block countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet. On site this meant material selection, old countertop removal, plus digital templating.
Countertop Installation in Carol Stream →How the job goes
- Choose your materialVisit a slab yard or look at samples at home; we help you choose.
- TemplateWe measure the installed cabinets on site with digital templating.
- FabricationSlabs are cut, edged and drilled for sink, faucet and cooktop.
- InstallationOld tops out, new tops in, seams joined and sink mounted — usually in a day.
- HookupFaucet, drain and disposal are reconnected once the sealant cures.
Good to know before countertop installation
What does countertop installation include?
Everything from template to the final wipe-down: tear-out, fabrication, install, seams and sink mounting.
Do you install laminate and solid surface too?
Yes. Modern laminate can look like stone or wood, and solid surface gives seamless, repairable tops.
Do you do bathroom vanity tops?
Yes — we template vanity tops with the kitchen and can use remnants of the same stone.
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?
A toaster is fine. Hot pans straight from the stove should go on a trivet — high heat can mark the resin in quartz.
Which towns do you serve?
Chicago and 49 suburbs, from Naperville and Aurora to Evanston, Schaumburg and Orland Park. Pick your town below for local details and ZIP codes.
Countertop Installation near you
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