Crack across the stone
A crack that runs through the slab is filled with epoxy and leveled; if the support below is the cause, we correct that too so it doesn't reopen.
Countertop Repair →Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Countertop Services in Chicago & the Suburbs
Chipped, stained, dull or just dated? We repair, refinish, restore or replace kitchen countertops in Chicagoland.
- Serving the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Countertop problems we fix in Chicagoland
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 Chicagoland, so you get the fix that fits instead of the biggest job.
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
A hot pan can leave a pale or brown mark in the resin of quartz. Light marks often polish out; deeper ones get a filled patch.
Countertop Repair →Dated cultured marble or tile counters
Cultured marble and old tile tops can be cleaned, repaired and coated in a new solid or speckled finish without tear-out.
Countertop Refinishing & Resurfacing →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 →Seam that opened up or feels raised
An open or lipped seam is cleaned out, the pieces are pulled level and the joint is refilled with color-matched epoxy.
Countertop Repair →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 Installation →Swollen laminate at the sink
Once water swells the core around a sink cut-out, coatings won't hold. We replace the tops and seal the new sink edge properly.
Countertop Installation →What's included
- Chip and crack repairDamaged spots filled, leveled and buffed to blend with the stone.
- Seam repairOld filler ground out, the pieces leveled and the joint refilled.
- Honing and polishingEtch marks and dull areas on marble and granite taken out with diamond pads.
- 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 remountingLoose undermount sinks reattached with clips or brackets and resealed.
- New countertop installationQuartz, granite, quartzite, butcher block or laminate installed when replacement is the right call.
Options to choose from
Repair, refinish, restore or replaceSmall damage: repair. Worn look: refinish or restore. Failing or unwanted tops: replace.
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.
LaminatePlastic laminate over particleboard: easy to update, sensitive to standing water.
GraniteDurable stone whose shine and sealer can be renewed in place.
Countertop Services we offer
Countertop InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Countertop RepairChips, cracks, seams and burns fixed without replacing the top.
Countertop Refinishing & ResurfacingA new coated finish over sound laminate, cultured marble or tile.
Stone Countertop RestorationEtches, stains and dull spots taken out, then the stone resealed. Countertop Services 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
Can old marble in a prewar kitchen be saved?
Usually. Honing removes etching and wear, and a fresh polish and seal let it stay in daily use.
Postwar suburbs
Original 1950s laminate
If your counters date from the 1950s, the cores have usually seen enough water. Replacement is the practical choice.
Park Ridge, Oak Brook, Hanover Park, Itasca, Aurora, St. Charles
Before and after in Chicago-area kitchens
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Addison
A postwar Cape Cod in Addison, a typical kitchen for Addison. What we started with: laminate with an aluminum edge band. The reason for the call: laminate that had seen better days. Finished kitchen: black honed granite countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Winfield
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Winfield. What we started with: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The main complaint was chipped tile counters and dark grout. After: dark soapstone-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
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Before
AfterCountertop Services in a 1920s bungalow, Berwyn
A 1920s bungalow near LaVergne, a typical kitchen for Berwyn. What we started with: dark brown speckled laminate. The main complaint was worn laminate counters. After: light marble-look quartz countertops installed on the existing cabinets.
Countertop Services in Berwyn →Day by day
- 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 workThe work is scheduled, done with the area protected and the kitchen cleaned up afterward.
Countertop Services: common questions
What is the difference between an etch and a stain?
If the spot is dull, it is etching and needs polishing. If it is dark, something got into the stone and needs a poultice.
Do you repair counters you didn't install?
Yes — who installed the counter doesn't matter. We look at the material and the damage.
How can I update my countertops without replacing them?
Depending on the material: a resurfacing coat over laminate, or a polish and reseal on natural stone.
How often should granite or marble be sealed?
There's no single schedule. Put a few drops of water on the busiest spot; if they soak in within minutes, reseal.
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.
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 Services near you
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