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Perfect Choice Home Solutions Your Authorized Bath Planet Dealer of St. Louis

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Perfect Choice Home Solutions Your Authorized Bath Planet Dealer of St. Louis

4.78(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Complete Bath and 2 Day Remodeling services offered: also roofing, siding, windows, and gutter/gutter cover installations. Bath Planet has been the go-to St. Louis bathroom remodeling company for over 17 years. From replacement shower surrounds to bathtubs that are designed to fit perfectly over your existing tub, our experienced team has what it takes to provide you with a bathroom that is beautiful and extremely easy to maintain. Not only do we believe very strongly in providing quality, long-lasting products, we also believe in providing an outstanding customer experience. We offer free estimates, and we can complete your project in as little as one day. We also have energy Star double pane windows, beautiful vinyl siding looks like real wood, roofing of all different styles.

"This company absolutely sucks!!! They will not stop harassing me with phone calls. They've called about 15 times, and I've told them each and every time that i no longer need help. And they won't stop!!! I had to report them to angis list. I would have reported them to BBB but they dont seem to exist anywhere except here and some website called Houzz where their account is suspended. I dont think this is a real company. Beware!!!!!"

Courtney M on July 2025

Complete Bath and 2 Day Remodeling services offered: also roofing, siding, windows, and gutter/gutter cover installations. Bath Planet has been the go-to St. Louis bathroom remodeling company for over 17 years. From replacement shower surrounds to bathtubs that are designed to fit perfectly over your existing tub, our experienced team has what it takes to provide you with a bathroom that is beautiful and extremely easy to maintain. Not only do we believe very strongly in providing quality, long-lasting products, we also believe in providing an outstanding customer experience. We offer free estimates, and we can complete your project in as little as one day. We also have energy Star double pane windows, beautiful vinyl siding looks like real wood, roofing of all different styles.

"This company absolutely sucks!!! They will not stop harassing me with phone calls. They've called about 15 times, and I've told them each and every time that i no longer need help. And they won't stop!!! I had to report them to angis list. I would have reported them to BBB but they dont seem to exist anywhere except here and some website called Houzz where their account is suspended. I dont think this is a real company. Beware!!!!!"

Courtney M on July 2025


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Bath Fitter

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Bath Fitter

4.81(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Bath Fitter of St. Louis is your trusted partner for bathroom remodeling, offering custom bathtub and shower solutions that combine style, durability, and convenience. With over 40 years of experience and millions of installations nationwide, we’ve earned the confidence of homeowners across the region. Our exclusive PermaFit™ system allows us to install premium tubs and showers over your existing setup, often in as little as one day, without the mess of demolition. We specialize in bathtub replacements, shower installations, tub-to-shower conversions, and walk-in showers, all backed by a lifetime warranty. Every project is completed by our own factory-trained Bath Fitter professionals—never subcontractors—ensuring quality craftsmanship from start to finish. Whether you want to modernize your bathroom, improve accessibility, or refresh your space, Bath Fitter St. Louis delivers seamless, low-maintenance solutions homeowners can rely on.

"Bath Fitter did an amazing job upgrading our shower. We had tile, but we were having so many problems with cracks in the tile and the grout cracking and causing leaks that we were recaulking every 6 months, to the point the shower became unusable. Bath Fitter gave us a competitive quote. The install took a full day. The shower is a larger custom size but they handled it like pros. They knocked out all the tile and green board down to the studs, took out the original flooring, reworked the plumbing, then went to work installing everything. They got done late in the evening but the shower looked amazing. We had to wait a few days for the caulk to cure, and we waited a full week just to make sure it was fully set, but we loved it right away. We chose the Delta 2 in 1 Hydrorain shower head and instantly loved it. The best part? Our shower no longer leaks! Very happy with Bath Fitter’s work."

Rod B on November 2025

Bath Fitter of St. Louis is your trusted partner for bathroom remodeling, offering custom bathtub and shower solutions that combine style, durability, and convenience. With over 40 years of experience and millions of installations nationwide, we’ve earned the confidence of homeowners across the region. Our exclusive PermaFit™ system allows us to install premium tubs and showers over your existing setup, often in as little as one day, without the mess of demolition. We specialize in bathtub replacements, shower installations, tub-to-shower conversions, and walk-in showers, all backed by a lifetime warranty. Every project is completed by our own factory-trained Bath Fitter professionals—never subcontractors—ensuring quality craftsmanship from start to finish. Whether you want to modernize your bathroom, improve accessibility, or refresh your space, Bath Fitter St. Louis delivers seamless, low-maintenance solutions homeowners can rely on.

"Bath Fitter did an amazing job upgrading our shower. We had tile, but we were having so many problems with cracks in the tile and the grout cracking and causing leaks that we were recaulking every 6 months, to the point the shower became unusable. Bath Fitter gave us a competitive quote. The install took a full day. The shower is a larger custom size but they handled it like pros. They knocked out all the tile and green board down to the studs, took out the original flooring, reworked the plumbing, then went to work installing everything. They got done late in the evening but the shower looked amazing. We had to wait a few days for the caulk to cure, and we waited a full week just to make sure it was fully set, but we loved it right away. We chose the Delta 2 in 1 Hydrorain shower head and instantly loved it. The best part? Our shower no longer leaks! Very happy with Bath Fitter’s work."

Rod B on November 2025


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Coach House Garages

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Coach House Garages

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 years of experience

WE BUILD CUSTOM GARAGES DESIGNED TO FIT YOUR LIFE, BUDGET, AND DREAMS At Coach House, our buildings are more than just garages and sheds. By combining your imagination with our experience built from generations of Amish craftsmanship and the finest quality materials, we can build you a garage that fits all of your specifications at a budget you can live with. All with a warranty that cannot be matched by any other garage builder… Whether you have a particular design in mind — or you’re just beginning to dream about having more space —Coach House can help your dream come true. Garages, Garden Sheds, Guest Houses, Man Caves, She Sheds, Barndominiums, Pool Houses Workshops, Home Offices… A Coach House Garage is an extension of your life, whether it’s a structure for your vehicles, a space for your hobby, a playroom for your children, or a sanctuary from the outside world, we understand the impact and importance your Coach House will have in your life. You want a building that compliments and enhances your home, and brings value for years to come. You can count on your Coach House team to listen to your needs, and create the perfect building to fit your unique vision.

"Yes yes Great job"

Paul L on December 2025

WE BUILD CUSTOM GARAGES DESIGNED TO FIT YOUR LIFE, BUDGET, AND DREAMS At Coach House, our buildings are more than just garages and sheds. By combining your imagination with our experience built from generations of Amish craftsmanship and the finest quality materials, we can build you a garage that fits all of your specifications at a budget you can live with. All with a warranty that cannot be matched by any other garage builder… Whether you have a particular design in mind — or you’re just beginning to dream about having more space —Coach House can help your dream come true. Garages, Garden Sheds, Guest Houses, Man Caves, She Sheds, Barndominiums, Pool Houses Workshops, Home Offices… A Coach House Garage is an extension of your life, whether it’s a structure for your vehicles, a space for your hobby, a playroom for your children, or a sanctuary from the outside world, we understand the impact and importance your Coach House will have in your life. You want a building that compliments and enhances your home, and brings value for years to come. You can count on your Coach House team to listen to your needs, and create the perfect building to fit your unique vision.

"Yes yes Great job"

Paul L on December 2025


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Patio Enclosures - St. Louis

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Patio Enclosures - St. Louis

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
59 years of experience

Patio Enclosures® brand sunrooms, solariums and screen rooms have been trusted by homeowners since 1966 and are renowned for their exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Every Patio Enclosures room is custom designed and custom manufactured specifically for you and your home. Whether you are planning to enclose an existing porch or patio space or add a whole new space while maximizing your view of the outdoors, Patio Enclosures screen and glass systems are an ideal choice for your home. And they?re backed with a limited lifetime warranty. Our Patio Enclosures experts will assess your space, listen to your needs and make recommendations to design the perfect room for you and your home. Give us a call at 1-800-230-8301 to start your project today! We offer a free, no obligation in-home design consultation and estimate along with a wide range of affordable low monthly and no interest payment plans. To learn more about Patio Enclosures®, visit our website www.patioenclosures.com.

"Great company. Multi measurements to ensure proper build."

Cathy B on June 2023

Patio Enclosures® brand sunrooms, solariums and screen rooms have been trusted by homeowners since 1966 and are renowned for their exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Every Patio Enclosures room is custom designed and custom manufactured specifically for you and your home. Whether you are planning to enclose an existing porch or patio space or add a whole new space while maximizing your view of the outdoors, Patio Enclosures screen and glass systems are an ideal choice for your home. And they?re backed with a limited lifetime warranty. Our Patio Enclosures experts will assess your space, listen to your needs and make recommendations to design the perfect room for you and your home. Give us a call at 1-800-230-8301 to start your project today! We offer a free, no obligation in-home design consultation and estimate along with a wide range of affordable low monthly and no interest payment plans. To learn more about Patio Enclosures®, visit our website www.patioenclosures.com.

"Great company. Multi measurements to ensure proper build."

Cathy B on June 2023


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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.


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The Kitchen Master

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The Kitchen Master

4.90(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Kitchen Master has been serving homeowners in Du Page, Will, Kendall, Kane and Western Cook County since 1977. We are one of the leading kitchen and bath design and bath remodeling firms in the Chicagoland suburbs. We take pride in offering a complete one stop remodeling service. Our award winning certified designers create beautiful and practical kitchen and baths. We design and build new rooms within any budget in both small and large homes. Our employee craftmen are perfectionists in their trade. The owner coordinates and personally supervises each project. Our tight controls and schedules assure that that each room is remodeled according to detailed plans, with the highest quality and are completed on time and on budget. We also design kitchen and baths & sell cabinets and counters to do it yourself homeowners and contractors. We build and install custom counters in granite, quartz, soild surfaces and laminates. We have been refacing kitchen cabinets since we opened in 1977 and we offer some of the most beautiful doors and wood choices available. We warranty all of our work for 5 years to the original homeowner. We can also assist with financing. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau & can show our new clients references from thousands of happy Kitchen Master customers. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional DBA - Kitchen Master The.

"For the 20 years we have been in our house, we used The Kitchen Master for our kitchen, our master bathroom, our hall bathroom and the best **** mud room you will ever see. Jennifer is an extraordinary designer and Ted is a perfectionist who will make sure his team delivers top notch work. For our first project, the kitchen, we ordered the cabinets through The Kitchen Master but had our own contractor install them. Big mistake! A few years later when Ted came to the house for the next project, he was so disappointed with how my contractor hung the kitchen cabinets that he fixed them for me. I’ve never used anyone else since. We haven’t had a major project in about 5 years but when I decided to sell my house, I needed a few things fixed to make everything look great. Some water damage below the sink had warped that cabinet, a toe kick was beyond a simple touch-up, and then I broke a glass pane in one of the kitchen cabinets 2 weeks before showings were to start. Ted and his team hopped right on it when I called. They didn’t have to do that. My work wasn’t going to be a big money maker and I’m moving out of state so there isn’t the promise of a lot of work in my next house. But none of that mattered. Ted and his team made me feel like they always make me feel - like my project was the most important one in the world."

EILEEN D on June 2022

The Kitchen Master has been serving homeowners in Du Page, Will, Kendall, Kane and Western Cook County since 1977. We are one of the leading kitchen and bath design and bath remodeling firms in the Chicagoland suburbs. We take pride in offering a complete one stop remodeling service. Our award winning certified designers create beautiful and practical kitchen and baths. We design and build new rooms within any budget in both small and large homes. Our employee craftmen are perfectionists in their trade. The owner coordinates and personally supervises each project. Our tight controls and schedules assure that that each room is remodeled according to detailed plans, with the highest quality and are completed on time and on budget. We also design kitchen and baths & sell cabinets and counters to do it yourself homeowners and contractors. We build and install custom counters in granite, quartz, soild surfaces and laminates. We have been refacing kitchen cabinets since we opened in 1977 and we offer some of the most beautiful doors and wood choices available. We warranty all of our work for 5 years to the original homeowner. We can also assist with financing. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau & can show our new clients references from thousands of happy Kitchen Master customers. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional DBA - Kitchen Master The.

"For the 20 years we have been in our house, we used The Kitchen Master for our kitchen, our master bathroom, our hall bathroom and the best **** mud room you will ever see. Jennifer is an extraordinary designer and Ted is a perfectionist who will make sure his team delivers top notch work. For our first project, the kitchen, we ordered the cabinets through The Kitchen Master but had our own contractor install them. Big mistake! A few years later when Ted came to the house for the next project, he was so disappointed with how my contractor hung the kitchen cabinets that he fixed them for me. I’ve never used anyone else since. We haven’t had a major project in about 5 years but when I decided to sell my house, I needed a few things fixed to make everything look great. Some water damage below the sink had warped that cabinet, a toe kick was beyond a simple touch-up, and then I broke a glass pane in one of the kitchen cabinets 2 weeks before showings were to start. Ted and his team hopped right on it when I called. They didn’t have to do that. My work wasn’t going to be a big money maker and I’m moving out of state so there isn’t the promise of a lot of work in my next house. But none of that mattered. Ted and his team made me feel like they always make me feel - like my project was the most important one in the world."

EILEEN D on June 2022


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Factory Plaza Inc

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Factory Plaza Inc

4.61(
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Customers say: Terrific value
20 years of experience

Factory Plaza is your place for kitchen cabinets and countertops needs. We can make new cabinets, refinish your doors, fabricate granite, marble or quartz countertops. Factory Plaza is one of the largest manufacturers of kitchen cabinets in the Midwest. We make our own brand American Wood Cabinets. We are a leader in the granite, marble & quartz fabrication and installation industry. Factory Plaza creates immaculate kitchen countertops, islands, bars, bathroom vanities, fireplaces. We provide quality, service and value beyond compare. Factory Plaza has earned a very good reputation over years: A+ rating from BBB, Angie’s List Super Service Awards, Best of Houzz Awards, and over a thousand 5-star reviews across the web. Factory Plaza is a family-owned business headquartered in Bensenville, IL. Here, at Factory Plaza our customers are our neighbors, our friends, and our business partners.

"The purchase of my new kitchen cabinets and counter tops went great, sales rep Greg was very attentive to all questions I had, made adjustments as needed, pricing was good, and they are made right on the premise, they came out to measure, delivery time was great, thought it would take maybe 4-6 weeks, we got in 2 weeks, delivery was on time promised, we did our own install. Counter tops were ordered and delivered 6 days later, installers were GREAT, Rodrigo and partner were on time promised, very professional, friendly, quick, cleaned up after, would not even know they were there, except for my new counter tops. Would definitely recommend Factory Plaza Per the picture the installers will do what is needed to get the job done 🙂"

Deb S on April 2025

Factory Plaza is your place for kitchen cabinets and countertops needs. We can make new cabinets, refinish your doors, fabricate granite, marble or quartz countertops. Factory Plaza is one of the largest manufacturers of kitchen cabinets in the Midwest. We make our own brand American Wood Cabinets. We are a leader in the granite, marble & quartz fabrication and installation industry. Factory Plaza creates immaculate kitchen countertops, islands, bars, bathroom vanities, fireplaces. We provide quality, service and value beyond compare. Factory Plaza has earned a very good reputation over years: A+ rating from BBB, Angie’s List Super Service Awards, Best of Houzz Awards, and over a thousand 5-star reviews across the web. Factory Plaza is a family-owned business headquartered in Bensenville, IL. Here, at Factory Plaza our customers are our neighbors, our friends, and our business partners.

"The purchase of my new kitchen cabinets and counter tops went great, sales rep Greg was very attentive to all questions I had, made adjustments as needed, pricing was good, and they are made right on the premise, they came out to measure, delivery time was great, thought it would take maybe 4-6 weeks, we got in 2 weeks, delivery was on time promised, we did our own install. Counter tops were ordered and delivered 6 days later, installers were GREAT, Rodrigo and partner were on time promised, very professional, friendly, quick, cleaned up after, would not even know they were there, except for my new counter tops. Would definitely recommend Factory Plaza Per the picture the installers will do what is needed to get the job done 🙂"

Deb S on April 2025


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ShelfGenie of Chicago

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ShelfGenie of Chicago

4.76(
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Customers say: True professional
25 years of experience

Creating custom storage and organizational solutions is what we do at ShelfGenie®. We employ both designers and installers who can transform your home with our Glide-Out™ shelving solutions and meet any specific accessibility, storage or organizational need. Corporate Office: 5500 Interstate North Parkway, Ste 250, Atlanta, GA 30328.

Creating custom storage and organizational solutions is what we do at ShelfGenie®. We employ both designers and installers who can transform your home with our Glide-Out™ shelving solutions and meet any specific accessibility, storage or organizational need. Corporate Office: 5500 Interstate North Parkway, Ste 250, Atlanta, GA 30328.


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Brazilian Direct

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Brazilian Direct

5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

WE do NOT do installation! Mill Direct - National Wholesaler Distributor Hardwood Flooring & Decking. 17 years ago, we started with a simple goal: to offer the finest exotic Brazilian hardwood floors available, online. We are an innovative flooring company that offers honest, knowledge-based, outstanding personalized service delivered with integrity and respect.We believe an informed customer is a happy customer. Our team of specialists, with over 45+ years of combined experience, is here to help you make the best decision for you and your project. We offer only the highest quality of hardwood products for the best available price, and no seconds or odd lots, allowing you to buy with confidence. We offer total value of the highest quality product coupled with outstanding service based on integrity providing assistance and support before, during, and long after the sale. We warranty our products and stand behind them. We work directly with the largest and best mills globally, giving us unmatched access to the highest quality and volume of flooring stock while other companies may be limited. We care about our customers and our community while minimizing any negative impact on the environment. Experience You Can Trust Brazilian Direct Ltd. Exceeding Customers Expectations Nationally for 12 years. Mill Direct - Premium Exotic Hardwood Flooring, Lumber and Decking. ------------------------Best BBB in the Industry after 1years! Better Business Bureau - Brazilian Direct Ltd. Accredited BBB with A+ after 10 years. (QUALITY Matters) Since registering our business with BBB 12 years ago (Brazilian Direct Ltd. has been BBB accredited since 8/19/2004) Brazilian Direct Ltd. has an A+ rating with BBB. ----------- http://www.bbb.org/washington-dc-eastern-pa/business-reviews/manufacturers-and-producers/brazilian-direct-ltd-in-quakertown-pa-75001117

WE do NOT do installation! Mill Direct - National Wholesaler Distributor Hardwood Flooring & Decking. 17 years ago, we started with a simple goal: to offer the finest exotic Brazilian hardwood floors available, online. We are an innovative flooring company that offers honest, knowledge-based, outstanding personalized service delivered with integrity and respect.We believe an informed customer is a happy customer. Our team of specialists, with over 45+ years of combined experience, is here to help you make the best decision for you and your project. We offer only the highest quality of hardwood products for the best available price, and no seconds or odd lots, allowing you to buy with confidence. We offer total value of the highest quality product coupled with outstanding service based on integrity providing assistance and support before, during, and long after the sale. We warranty our products and stand behind them. We work directly with the largest and best mills globally, giving us unmatched access to the highest quality and volume of flooring stock while other companies may be limited. We care about our customers and our community while minimizing any negative impact on the environment. Experience You Can Trust Brazilian Direct Ltd. Exceeding Customers Expectations Nationally for 12 years. Mill Direct - Premium Exotic Hardwood Flooring, Lumber and Decking. ------------------------Best BBB in the Industry after 1years! Better Business Bureau - Brazilian Direct Ltd. Accredited BBB with A+ after 10 years. (QUALITY Matters) Since registering our business with BBB 12 years ago (Brazilian Direct Ltd. has been BBB accredited since 8/19/2004) Brazilian Direct Ltd. has an A+ rating with BBB. ----------- http://www.bbb.org/washington-dc-eastern-pa/business-reviews/manufacturers-and-producers/brazilian-direct-ltd-in-quakertown-pa-75001117


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E A Knight Construction

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E A Knight Construction

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

E.A. Knight Construction, Inc. has grown over the years to become one of the largest residential building & remodeling companies in Southern Illinois. In 2008, E.A. Knight was recognized by Hanley Wood Remodeling Magazine as one of the fifty best remodeling companies in America. Edd Knight has been an active member in the National Association of Homebuilders as well as Home Builders Association of Southern Illinois. Our office is located in Carterville Illinois on Rt. 13. Our production department uses a web-based scheduling program so that the client has access 24/7. Since 1979, we have completed many projects, large and small. No matter the size of the project, we look forward to the opportunity to serve you and wish you the best with your construction project. Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist

"New construction somewhere between mediocre and shoddy. Bumpy drywall, poor interior paint job, missing floor molding, missing shower tile grout, doors hung crooked, gouged toekick, ledge on countertop 1/8" at a supposedly flush joint."

mary g on June 2025

E.A. Knight Construction, Inc. has grown over the years to become one of the largest residential building & remodeling companies in Southern Illinois. In 2008, E.A. Knight was recognized by Hanley Wood Remodeling Magazine as one of the fifty best remodeling companies in America. Edd Knight has been an active member in the National Association of Homebuilders as well as Home Builders Association of Southern Illinois. Our office is located in Carterville Illinois on Rt. 13. Our production department uses a web-based scheduling program so that the client has access 24/7. Since 1979, we have completed many projects, large and small. No matter the size of the project, we look forward to the opportunity to serve you and wish you the best with your construction project. Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist

"New construction somewhere between mediocre and shoddy. Bumpy drywall, poor interior paint job, missing floor molding, missing shower tile grout, doors hung crooked, gouged toekick, ledge on countertop 1/8" at a supposedly flush joint."

mary g on June 2025

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Countertops and Backsplashes questions, answered by experts

No, you don’t have to remove your countertops to reface cabinets. Since refacing involves updating the doors, drawer fronts, and exterior surfaces, your existing countertops can stay right where they are, making the process quicker, cleaner, and less disruptive.

You’ll want to finish butcher block countertops with a food-safe sealant. Mineral oil and tung oil are great options for a velvety, matte finish. They’re water resistant, but you’ll need to reapply them regularly. Some homeowners also use polyurethane, but this option shows scratches much more prominently—which isn’t great for people who use their countertops as a cutting board.

Quartz countertops are relatively expensive, but they’re a very popular option because of their durability and attractive design. Some manufacturers also offer lifetime guarantees for their products. Even though they’re expensive, they could wind up being a one-time purchase.

There are many benefits of granite countertops, but it’s not unusual for them to have seams—especially if you’re working with small slabs joined together. Seams are common on larger islands where the installer needs to use more than one granite slab to cover the surface. Luckily, because seams are normal in granite countertops, pros know how to hide them properly, so you’d never know they were there.

Yes, you can remove a countertop without breaking it. It is possible to save your countertop to use in your new kitchen, donate it, or sell it! You’ll just need to work carefully as you follow the removal steps above. If you’re not sure you can get the job done without causing a little damage, call in a pro for peace of mind.

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