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Installer setting large-format marble tile

Custom countertops

stone chosen and set right

Countertops are the surface you touch every day, so we help you pick the right material for how you cook and clean, then template and install it so the seams and edges are where they should be.

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Materials
Quartz, granite, marble, quartzite
Templated
Measured after cabinets are set
Fabricated locally
Cut to your sink and cooktop

What countertops include

Every trade. One team.

A countertop job is more than the slab, and these are the parts we handle.

Stone, marble and tile samples laid out for selection
  • 01

    Material guidance

    Honest advice on quartz, granite, marble and quartzite, including which ones stain, etch or need sealing.

  • 02

    Slab selection

    You see and approve the actual slabs, so the veining on your island is the veining you chose.

  • 03

    Templating

    Digital templates taken after the cabinets are level and set, so the fit is exact.

  • 04

    Edges and cutouts

    Eased, mitered or built-up edges, plus cutouts for undermount sinks, cooktops and faucets.

  • 05

    Backsplash

    Full-height slab, tile or a short stone splash, tied into the countertop layout.

  • 06

    Removal and plumbing

    Old tops taken out, sinks and faucets reconnected and the seams finished the same day.

Our ten-step process, condensed

From first meeting to walkthrough.

  1. Remodeled kitchen with a marble island and pendant lights

    Meet and measure

    We measure the existing tops, talk through materials and how you use the kitchen.

  2. Stone, marble and tile samples laid out for selection

    Design and selections

    You pick the slab, edge profile and sink, and the estimate is finalized with the layout.

  3. Installer setting large-format marble tile

    Build

    Templating, fabrication, removal of the old tops and installation with the plumbing reconnected.

  4. Kitchen design drawing blending into the finished kitchen

    Walkthrough and warranty

    We check seams, overhangs and the sink fit with you and back the work with a warranty.

Questions

Before you call.

Which countertop is best for a busy kitchen?
Quartz is the most forgiving because it is non-porous and does not need sealing. Granite and quartzite handle heat well and need periodic sealing. Marble is beautiful but etches from acids, so it suits homeowners who accept some patina.
How long does countertop replacement take?
Once the slab is chosen, fabrication typically takes one to two weeks, and installation is usually a single day. Being without a sink for a day or two is the only real disruption.
Can you replace countertops without replacing the cabinets?
Yes, as long as the cabinets are sound and level. We check them at the site visit and shim or reinforce where needed before templating.
Do you install outdoor countertops?
Yes. For outdoor kitchens in Texas heat we recommend granite or a dense quartzite, since some quartz can discolor in direct sun.
Covered outdoor kitchen with a grill and stone counters

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Start your countertops project

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