4.6 
942 The owners, Greg & Mirek were wonderful to work with! They greatly helped me in selection of the granite and the edge to upgrade my 30+ year old townhouse kitchen. Perfect job in measuring, I do not even have to touch up the paint! The installers were also a pleasure to work with & were very...
New Stone DesignCabinets City team was professional and on top of things right from the start! They listened to what we wanted and worked with us to get the kitchen of our dreams within our budget. They also did countertops in a very professional way and affordable price. We made several design changes...
Cabinets City Kitchen & Bath & Granite CountertopsDTK installed new granite countertop, backsplash, and sill for my bathroom. They arrived on time, verified work to be done, secured undercount sink to counter, cut hole for faucet, installed and sealed in about 45 minutes. Very professional and dependable and will be using again in the future.
DTK Stone WorksCOMPLAINT ABOUT: TRI-R-CONSTRUCTION STEVEN RABIN OWNER 1145 S. ROUTE 31 UNIT1 SUITE 276 CRYSTAL LAKE ILLINOIS 2157 HAMILTON WEST DUNDEE ILLINOIS KITCHEN REMODELING, HARWOODFLOOR INSTALL,NEW FRONT DOOR INSTALL (1) We did not receive the Consumer Rights...
My house was in need of updating, and my attempts to organize the effort in prior years went nowhere. I knew I needed some help. Mary from In & Out Design called me back within an hour after I submitted some questions through Angie's List. And that was on a Sunday. I wanted granite...
Wave Outdoors Landscape + DesignDrove to their factory and they showed us all their granite. Included a free sink. Be sure to ask for sink baskets...they are an extra $20 each and totally worth it. They came to measure quickly and did a great job. They came just a few days later to install. Perfect countertop, great...
Factory Plaza IncStarted well, especially since we purchased our upstairs kitchen countertops from them (great experience). After we received the initial quote, my wife met with our saleperson to discuss options and other granite and received our quote. The next time we went together to Surface Encounters to...
This is the first time I had worked with LT Granite, Inc. Luke did a fantastic job, he came and measured and within a few days my counter tops were installed. I even had leftover granite so I had my powder room counter top done too! They look fantastic, I'm very happy. I would highly...
On the day of installation, the crew arrived exactly on time. They placed dropcloths on the carpeting and steps and immediately set to work. Within less than an hour and a half, the installation was complete. The installers were polite, courteous and efficient; when they left, the only...
Custom Marble DesignOWNER-OPERATED, I'M A ONE MAN COMPANY. FREE ESTIMATES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL. IF THROUGH EMAIL PLEASE LEAVE CONTACT NUMBER.
"Sam was outstanding to work with. Everything that he said he would do, he did and more. Sam showed up when he said he was going to and was very conscientious about keeping the area clean. From start to finish, he did great work and we are very pleased with both the price and the results. I would recommend Sam I Am to anyone needing remodeling and handyman services."
Tim M on July 2025
OWNER-OPERATED, I'M A ONE MAN COMPANY. FREE ESTIMATES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL. IF THROUGH EMAIL PLEASE LEAVE CONTACT NUMBER.
"Sam was outstanding to work with. Everything that he said he would do, he did and more. Sam showed up when he said he was going to and was very conscientious about keeping the area clean. From start to finish, he did great work and we are very pleased with both the price and the results. I would recommend Sam I Am to anyone needing remodeling and handyman services."
Tim M on July 2025
15 TIME TOP SHELF DESIGN WINNER by CLOSETS MAGAZINE/WOODWORKING NETWORK. Offering custom-designed closet and cabinetry systems, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality workmanship, superior materials, and personalized service on every project.
"Mary offered great advice on how to make our garage more functional, and was extremely receptive to our feedback. The guys who installed the cabinets did a great job! Overall we are very happy."
Amanda S on November 2023
15 TIME TOP SHELF DESIGN WINNER by CLOSETS MAGAZINE/WOODWORKING NETWORK. Offering custom-designed closet and cabinetry systems, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality workmanship, superior materials, and personalized service on every project.
"Mary offered great advice on how to make our garage more functional, and was extremely receptive to our feedback. The guys who installed the cabinets did a great job! Overall we are very happy."
Amanda S on November 2023
As a Remodeling and Roofing company, dedicated to providing premier customer service, it is important to us to deliver unparalleled workmanship on every assignment. We are accredited, licensed, bonded, and insured. With our experience, contractors and expertise, we can provide the support your project needs for every construction project. We will work with you to meet deadlines and coordinate with other related projects. We will maintain open communication with you to keep you up to date on the status of your job. We do this to guarantee that the project is completed according to your preferences. We combine our industry knowledge, the highest quality building supplies and equipment, and our dedication to deliver exceptional service to our clients. We will stay in touch, keeping you up to date on both the paperwork and renovation process with our general contractor.
"Absolutely the best company for all your construction needs. Outstanding deck repair and painting. I am thrilled about the outcome."
Robert T on May 2025
As a Remodeling and Roofing company, dedicated to providing premier customer service, it is important to us to deliver unparalleled workmanship on every assignment. We are accredited, licensed, bonded, and insured. With our experience, contractors and expertise, we can provide the support your project needs for every construction project. We will work with you to meet deadlines and coordinate with other related projects. We will maintain open communication with you to keep you up to date on the status of your job. We do this to guarantee that the project is completed according to your preferences. We combine our industry knowledge, the highest quality building supplies and equipment, and our dedication to deliver exceptional service to our clients. We will stay in touch, keeping you up to date on both the paperwork and renovation process with our general contractor.
"Absolutely the best company for all your construction needs. Outstanding deck repair and painting. I am thrilled about the outcome."
Robert T on May 2025
The Surface Doctors is a Bathtub, Tile and Countertop Refinishing and Repair company. We serve all of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. All work is performed by our experienced and certified refinishing technicians.
"The kitchen and bathroom look great! We had kitchen countertops that, although solid, we’re out of date. Surface Drs. save them from the landfill! They look fantastic! Our 3/4 bath was painted as well. It looks fantastic!!"
Patrick M on July 2025
The Surface Doctors is a Bathtub, Tile and Countertop Refinishing and Repair company. We serve all of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. All work is performed by our experienced and certified refinishing technicians.
"The kitchen and bathroom look great! We had kitchen countertops that, although solid, we’re out of date. Surface Drs. save them from the landfill! They look fantastic! Our 3/4 bath was painted as well. It looks fantastic!!"
Patrick M on July 2025
We are a family owned and operated company; with every phase of design, building and community development under the skilled guidance of a family member. At A.P. Builder & General Contractor, our business is more than building. Our business is building a better quality of life for our residents, respecting the communities in which we build and demonstrating a concern for the landscape we change. These qualities combine to comprise a thirty-year tradition of family commitment to excellence in building. Our clients receive impeccable attention to detail and premium service from a financially stable and sound company. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction with every aspect of the project from concept to completion. This is who we are and what we are at A.P. Builder & General Contractor; people who build, enjoy it and want to extend our expertise to you. Let us know how we may be of service to you.
"Our experience with AP Builder was great. Angelo was very knowledgeable and professional, keeping us informed every step of the way. This was a big important project for our home and I am extremely happy with how it came out! The cost was very reasonable and there were no surprises, everything was open and honest. I would definitely use them again and recommend to friends and family. Thank you AP!"
David A on March 2025
We are a family owned and operated company; with every phase of design, building and community development under the skilled guidance of a family member. At A.P. Builder & General Contractor, our business is more than building. Our business is building a better quality of life for our residents, respecting the communities in which we build and demonstrating a concern for the landscape we change. These qualities combine to comprise a thirty-year tradition of family commitment to excellence in building. Our clients receive impeccable attention to detail and premium service from a financially stable and sound company. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction with every aspect of the project from concept to completion. This is who we are and what we are at A.P. Builder & General Contractor; people who build, enjoy it and want to extend our expertise to you. Let us know how we may be of service to you.
"Our experience with AP Builder was great. Angelo was very knowledgeable and professional, keeping us informed every step of the way. This was a big important project for our home and I am extremely happy with how it came out! The cost was very reasonable and there were no surprises, everything was open and honest. I would definitely use them again and recommend to friends and family. Thank you AP!"
David A on March 2025
Midtown Home Improvements is your neighborhood home improvement specialist. Whether you are looking for energy savings with Triple Pane Windows, a new low maintenance PVC Cellular deck, a maintenance free vinyl fence, or the thickest permanent siding you can trust the experts at Midtown. We believe in providing superior products from only the finest manufacturers. Give us a call at (630) 473-4165 for more information and a free quote!
"Originally, we were introduced to Midtown when we were looking for quotes for replacing our raised brick patio with a deck. Which we eventually decided to keep our existing patio. Since then, we've worked with midtown for two projects now one for replacing our 26+ year old roof this past winter and a new custom door for to our patio. We've worked with Pete quoting last two projects. He is very transparent on Midtown's sales process and walked us through payment approaches to help us budget for the upcoming projects. In addition, he's been very informative about the quality of the products they offer. Which has helped us feel confident that we've been picking out the right quality material vs pushing us towards the premier top of the line best of the best material. Midtown was able to get us on their schedule extraordinarily fast due to some openings they had. They did quick work and cleaned up the aftermath well. We are looking forward to providing more feedback in the future"
Kit H on May 2025
Midtown Home Improvements is your neighborhood home improvement specialist. Whether you are looking for energy savings with Triple Pane Windows, a new low maintenance PVC Cellular deck, a maintenance free vinyl fence, or the thickest permanent siding you can trust the experts at Midtown. We believe in providing superior products from only the finest manufacturers. Give us a call at (630) 473-4165 for more information and a free quote!
"Originally, we were introduced to Midtown when we were looking for quotes for replacing our raised brick patio with a deck. Which we eventually decided to keep our existing patio. Since then, we've worked with midtown for two projects now one for replacing our 26+ year old roof this past winter and a new custom door for to our patio. We've worked with Pete quoting last two projects. He is very transparent on Midtown's sales process and walked us through payment approaches to help us budget for the upcoming projects. In addition, he's been very informative about the quality of the products they offer. Which has helped us feel confident that we've been picking out the right quality material vs pushing us towards the premier top of the line best of the best material. Midtown was able to get us on their schedule extraordinarily fast due to some openings they had. They did quick work and cleaned up the aftermath well. We are looking forward to providing more feedback in the future"
Kit H on May 2025
Horton Family Group is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."
Arma A on February 2021
Horton Family Group is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."
Arma A on February 2021
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
We have lived here for 27 years, in one community and one school district. This means I value steady, honest relationships . . . . especially my wife of 40 years! Thus, this honesty and integrity extends to our work with others, starting with treating you & your home with respect. As a contractor, we offer a variety of general home improvement services, recognizing your individual project is unique to you. We specialize in additions and bathroom remodels, exterior decks and garden structures. But also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We have even integrated passive and active solar into past projects. So what makes us different? Ask for our introduction letter! We believe there are many qualified craftsmen. Working together requires honesty, trust and being problem solvers. We live these principles as we work. We look forward to earning your trust and creating a project for you!
"Our experience with Terrehaven Solutions will sound like a broken record compared to everything else I have read about them. John and his two associates were the utmost professional, timely, and respectful of our home, property, and our goal of getting the deck built before the winter hit. They came exactly when they said they would, and they FINISHED exactly when they said they would. Today, one week before Christmas our grille and patio furniture sit in beautifully in the snow, waiting to grill some steaks on Christmas Eve. Thanks John, Trevor, and John Mark. I would highly recommend this company to anyone in the Elburn and surrounding areas."
Fred M on December 2022
We have lived here for 27 years, in one community and one school district. This means I value steady, honest relationships . . . . especially my wife of 40 years! Thus, this honesty and integrity extends to our work with others, starting with treating you & your home with respect. As a contractor, we offer a variety of general home improvement services, recognizing your individual project is unique to you. We specialize in additions and bathroom remodels, exterior decks and garden structures. But also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We have even integrated passive and active solar into past projects. So what makes us different? Ask for our introduction letter! We believe there are many qualified craftsmen. Working together requires honesty, trust and being problem solvers. We live these principles as we work. We look forward to earning your trust and creating a project for you!
"Our experience with Terrehaven Solutions will sound like a broken record compared to everything else I have read about them. John and his two associates were the utmost professional, timely, and respectful of our home, property, and our goal of getting the deck built before the winter hit. They came exactly when they said they would, and they FINISHED exactly when they said they would. Today, one week before Christmas our grille and patio furniture sit in beautifully in the snow, waiting to grill some steaks on Christmas Eve. Thanks John, Trevor, and John Mark. I would highly recommend this company to anyone in the Elburn and surrounding areas."
Fred M on December 2022
M&K Contractors is a Chicago area company providing commercial general contracting construction, project management and design build services to both private and public clients. We have maintained a solid record of quality, reliability and customer service in a very competitive and complex marketplace. We specialize in commercial build-outs & remodel projects and focus on meeting client expectations and bringing in projects on time and within budget. Our sweet spot is a small or medium-sized interior commercial project from a few thousand square feet to several floors. We do not build the building we finish the inside to meet demanding customer requirements.
"My best experience with any contractor"
TJ S on May 2022
M&K Contractors is a Chicago area company providing commercial general contracting construction, project management and design build services to both private and public clients. We have maintained a solid record of quality, reliability and customer service in a very competitive and complex marketplace. We specialize in commercial build-outs & remodel projects and focus on meeting client expectations and bringing in projects on time and within budget. Our sweet spot is a small or medium-sized interior commercial project from a few thousand square feet to several floors. We do not build the building we finish the inside to meet demanding customer requirements.
"My best experience with any contractor"
TJ S on May 2022
Installing a marble backsplash costs about $2,200 on average, ranging from $600 to $6,000, depending on the variety of marble and the labor costs to prep and install. Common types of marble used for backsplashes include:
Makrana: $12 per square foot
Pink: $25 per square foot
Carrara: $40 per square foot
Statuatrio: $50 per square foot
Cultured: $65 per square foot
Travertine: $75 per square foot
Danby: $80 per square foot
Calacatta: $180 per square foot
Marble countertops cost $3,000 on average, ranging from about $2,000 to $5,000, depending on the type of marble, square footage, location, and whether you use tiles or slabs. Another major cost factor to consider is the grading of the marble, which determines its quality level.
Use this grading system when selecting marble for countertops:
Grade A: Nearly perfect with subtle veining
Grade B: Minor flaws such as pits, fissures, or blotches
Grade C: Minor and major flaws like chipping and cracks requiring repair
Grade D: Significant damage needing repair, with dark veining and pronounced colors
Installing granite kitchen countertops costs about $3,250, ranging from $2,000 to $4,000, depending on the quantity and quality of the granite, use of granite tile or granite slabs, the type of granite, and its color and texture. Varieties of granite include:
Alaska white: $35 per square foot
Ubatuba: $30–$60 per square foot
Silver cloud: $35–$40 per square foot
Absolute black: $45–$60 per square foot
Black galaxy: $50–$70 per square foot
Blue Louise: $70–$100 per square foot
Crema Bordeaux: $80 per square foot
Solarius: $60 per square foot
There are several countertop options available to fit your lifestyle and needs.
Granite countertops are durable and come in a variety of colors.
Soapstone countertops are prone to scratches and best in smaller kitchens.
Marble countertops are less durable than granite but a good option for busy kitchens.
Slate countertops are stain-resistant, making them easy to clean.
Limestone countertops must be sealed often to prevent scratches.
Acrylic countertops cost less than granite while still providing durability.
Laminate countertops are the most affordable but chip and fade faster.
Wood countertops need monthly sealing to maintain.
The cost to install countertops is $3,105 on average. This project cost can range from $400 to $8,500, depending on the material, edging, and countertop size.
Laminate countertops are generally the most cost-efficient, ranging from $8 to $27 per square foot. On the other hand, slate countertops are considered more luxurious and range from $30 to $90 per square foot. There are also countertop materials priced between those two, including stainless steel, granite, Corian, and wood.
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