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Hansen's Custom Countertop Services Inc

4.92(
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Hansen's Custom Countertop Services Inc

4.92(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hansen's is a second generation, family owned and operated business that's been servicing the Twin City area for over four decades. Almost two decades at our current location. At Hansen's, we stake our reputation on EVERY job we do! We put our hands-on experience and years of integrity into each and every project, guaranteed! At Hansen's, you can be assured that all your design needs and desires will be handled with the careful attention to detail that your project deserves! Our full display showroom will let you see our full range of products and manufacturers. Although a professional, on-site measure is included in every top we install, most jobs can be bid in our showroom with even the roughest overview sketch and some approximate measurements. Like many family business our size, our showroom is not staffed full time. Our showroom hours are flexible and we encourage you to give us a call to set up a convenient appointment. Most times you'll find that just calling ahead will get you straight in to visit us. Unlike many countertop suppliers, at Hansen's you can be assured of the latest and most advanced tools and fabrication technology that keeps us at the forefront in an ever changing countertop industry. Let us show you how to achieve affordable pricing without sacrificing quality or selection! Your trust is the very first thing we build and we believe that nobody is better suited to handle your project from sketch and product selection all the way to the finished product. You've waited long enough to get the kitchen you deserve. Let all of us at Hansen's help build that dream kitchen for you! We use a licensed plumber for all projects that require plumbing - (plumbing licensing information available on request) Because we provide so many different options in countertop surfaces, certain products require the use of subcontractors. Rest assured that every professional that we use are the same people who've helped us build our rock solid reputation...

"Troy was so helpful and knowledgeable. Helped us save thousands with our kitchen countertop remodel and I couldn't be more pleased with how it all turned out."

erica D on October 2021

Hansen's is a second generation, family owned and operated business that's been servicing the Twin City area for over four decades. Almost two decades at our current location. At Hansen's, we stake our reputation on EVERY job we do! We put our hands-on experience and years of integrity into each and every project, guaranteed! At Hansen's, you can be assured that all your design needs and desires will be handled with the careful attention to detail that your project deserves! Our full display showroom will let you see our full range of products and manufacturers. Although a professional, on-site measure is included in every top we install, most jobs can be bid in our showroom with even the roughest overview sketch and some approximate measurements. Like many family business our size, our showroom is not staffed full time. Our showroom hours are flexible and we encourage you to give us a call to set up a convenient appointment. Most times you'll find that just calling ahead will get you straight in to visit us. Unlike many countertop suppliers, at Hansen's you can be assured of the latest and most advanced tools and fabrication technology that keeps us at the forefront in an ever changing countertop industry. Let us show you how to achieve affordable pricing without sacrificing quality or selection! Your trust is the very first thing we build and we believe that nobody is better suited to handle your project from sketch and product selection all the way to the finished product. You've waited long enough to get the kitchen you deserve. Let all of us at Hansen's help build that dream kitchen for you! We use a licensed plumber for all projects that require plumbing - (plumbing licensing information available on request) Because we provide so many different options in countertop surfaces, certain products require the use of subcontractors. Rest assured that every professional that we use are the same people who've helped us build our rock solid reputation...

"Troy was so helpful and knowledgeable. Helped us save thousands with our kitchen countertop remodel and I couldn't be more pleased with how it all turned out."

erica D on October 2021


Silestone Guys

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Silestone Guys

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

We are a father and son business, with more than 37 years combined experience working exclusively with Silestone. We have the most Silestone installation experience in the Midwest! We also sell, measure and install: LG Viatera, Hanstone, Vicostone, Qquartz www.AnchorCountertops.com We serve central Minnesota, and western Wisconsin with custom countertop installations for home remodels, new construction, and office/commercial applications. We handle all the sales, measurements, and installations. No middle man! You will deal with the same person from start to finish. We are Certified Silestone Installers (CSI). We are proud of our family business, and will go the extra mile to make sure your every expectaion is met or exceeded!

"Great. Very pleased with result and service. Counters look fantastic. First contacted Mitch for samples. Mitch left sample case for me to choose from and picked case back up in about a week. Returned to house to measure and suggest ideas for maximizing counter space and seam location. Came up with excellent solution for incorporating shelving and emailed two options. Provided a line-item quote. Helped us select an undermount sink. Removed old materials and installed new items. Very professional and friendly. Provided care instructions for counter upon completion of job."

Jody M on January 2018

We are a father and son business, with more than 37 years combined experience working exclusively with Silestone. We have the most Silestone installation experience in the Midwest! We also sell, measure and install: LG Viatera, Hanstone, Vicostone, Qquartz www.AnchorCountertops.com We serve central Minnesota, and western Wisconsin with custom countertop installations for home remodels, new construction, and office/commercial applications. We handle all the sales, measurements, and installations. No middle man! You will deal with the same person from start to finish. We are Certified Silestone Installers (CSI). We are proud of our family business, and will go the extra mile to make sure your every expectaion is met or exceeded!

"Great. Very pleased with result and service. Counters look fantastic. First contacted Mitch for samples. Mitch left sample case for me to choose from and picked case back up in about a week. Returned to house to measure and suggest ideas for maximizing counter space and seam location. Came up with excellent solution for incorporating shelving and emailed two options. Provided a line-item quote. Helped us select an undermount sink. Removed old materials and installed new items. Very professional and friendly. Provided care instructions for counter upon completion of job."

Jody M on January 2018


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Bloomington Carpet One

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Bloomington Carpet One

4.87(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Free Measures and In-home design consultations - always!!! We're your locally owned flooring experts! We have been in business since 1989 and have performed over 95,000 installations! Thank you for considering our store as a source for all of your flooring needs. After you have finished exploring our profile, I hope that you will pay us a visit. New floors can completely transform a room and we have many of the best products available! Whether for your home or business, we have a professional staff dedicated to helping you find the floor solutions that will work for you. Of course, please feel free to call us at our number below - we would be happy to help you! Enjoy your shopping experience! Introducing our new Shop at Home division for those who would like us to come to you instead of driving to our showroom! Click here to schedule an online appointment - www.carpetoneshopathome.com or call us at 952-697-3000 to book.

"This is the third home that I’ve had flooring provided by Bloomington Carpet One. They do a phenomenal job start to finish. I am so grateful to have found them and will never use anyone else when it comes to flooring."

Marcia M on May 2022

Free Measures and In-home design consultations - always!!! We're your locally owned flooring experts! We have been in business since 1989 and have performed over 95,000 installations! Thank you for considering our store as a source for all of your flooring needs. After you have finished exploring our profile, I hope that you will pay us a visit. New floors can completely transform a room and we have many of the best products available! Whether for your home or business, we have a professional staff dedicated to helping you find the floor solutions that will work for you. Of course, please feel free to call us at our number below - we would be happy to help you! Enjoy your shopping experience! Introducing our new Shop at Home division for those who would like us to come to you instead of driving to our showroom! Click here to schedule an online appointment - www.carpetoneshopathome.com or call us at 952-697-3000 to book.

"This is the third home that I’ve had flooring provided by Bloomington Carpet One. They do a phenomenal job start to finish. I am so grateful to have found them and will never use anyone else when it comes to flooring."

Marcia M on May 2022


KITCHEN RENAISSANCE

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KITCHEN RENAISSANCE

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Over 25 years of cabinet refacing experience! Cabinet refacing by Kitchen Renaissance is an economical way for homeowners to give their kitchens and bathrooms an up to date look while at the same time improving their function. With hundreds of door styles and several wood species from which to choose, as well as laminate and thermal foil, refacing can enhance any home decor. Refacing is a quick process; the average kitchen can be completed in 6-8 days at a cost of 30% to 50% less than tearing out and replacing your existing cabinets. Custom options like dovetailed drawers, rollouts, and even adding to or modifying your existing cabinets are available. New cabinets by Kitchen Renaissance are all custom sized and designed to perform and look beautiful for many years When you compare Kitchen Renaissance new cabinets to the competition you will see the difference in quality at a very competitive price. Kitchen Renaissance serves Minneapolis, St. Paul and the entire Twin Cities metro area.

"It went just as he described. High quality work and he has the special tools needed to give the job a professional look. He is a one man company so he is able to keep all aspects of the job on a high level. He is very pleasant to work with, and very trustworthy. We had one deep pull out drawer that was not working right. He looked at it and replaced the slides and all is well. We have recommended him to my sister, who needs the type of work that he does. A high recommendation from us."

Milo F on January 2019

Over 25 years of cabinet refacing experience! Cabinet refacing by Kitchen Renaissance is an economical way for homeowners to give their kitchens and bathrooms an up to date look while at the same time improving their function. With hundreds of door styles and several wood species from which to choose, as well as laminate and thermal foil, refacing can enhance any home decor. Refacing is a quick process; the average kitchen can be completed in 6-8 days at a cost of 30% to 50% less than tearing out and replacing your existing cabinets. Custom options like dovetailed drawers, rollouts, and even adding to or modifying your existing cabinets are available. New cabinets by Kitchen Renaissance are all custom sized and designed to perform and look beautiful for many years When you compare Kitchen Renaissance new cabinets to the competition you will see the difference in quality at a very competitive price. Kitchen Renaissance serves Minneapolis, St. Paul and the entire Twin Cities metro area.

"It went just as he described. High quality work and he has the special tools needed to give the job a professional look. He is a one man company so he is able to keep all aspects of the job on a high level. He is very pleasant to work with, and very trustworthy. We had one deep pull out drawer that was not working right. He looked at it and replaced the slides and all is well. We have recommended him to my sister, who needs the type of work that he does. A high recommendation from us."

Milo F on January 2019


"We were so pleased with the bathroom remodeling Country Creek did for us in 2019, we hired them in 2020 to remodel our 30-year-old kitchen. Project included removing a non-bearing wall and moving plumbing lines to eliminate soffits; creating an island and installing all new lighting. The result was stunning. We couldn't be happier with the work Dan, Dave and crew did. They treated our home as their own, never taking shortcuts and always doing it right, even if that meant extra work. They are a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend Country Creek Builders."

Doug S on December 2020

OWNER-OPERATED. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. COUNTRY CREEK BUILDERS HAS ONE FULL TIME DESIGNER AND ESTIMATOR ON STAFF, PLUS FOUR FULL TIME FIELD EMPLOYEES

"We were so pleased with the bathroom remodeling Country Creek did for us in 2019, we hired them in 2020 to remodel our 30-year-old kitchen. Project included removing a non-bearing wall and moving plumbing lines to eliminate soffits; creating an island and installing all new lighting. The result was stunning. We couldn't be happier with the work Dan, Dave and crew did. They treated our home as their own, never taking shortcuts and always doing it right, even if that meant extra work. They are a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend Country Creek Builders."

Doug S on December 2020


Markham Maintenance Co, LLC

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Markham Maintenance Co, LLC

4.82(
149
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner-operated. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Extra charge for after-hours service calls such as plumbing & HVAC.

"The system was installed in just over one day. Hassle free. The installation went well. Tim was very knowledgeable in the requirements for this unique system. He was professional in his approach in doing the job. I would not hesitate in utilizing Tim again should an appropriate project come along."

Dale A on December 2020

Owner-operated. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Extra charge for after-hours service calls such as plumbing & HVAC.

"The system was installed in just over one day. Hassle free. The installation went well. Tim was very knowledgeable in the requirements for this unique system. He was professional in his approach in doing the job. I would not hesitate in utilizing Tim again should an appropriate project come along."

Dale A on December 2020


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Above All Tile & Stone Inc.

4.97(
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Above All Tile & Stone Inc.

4.97(
75
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Above All Tile & Stone takes great pride in every tile we lay & every Home we brighten. Its what we do, and we would like to do it for you. We treat Tile work as Art Work & your home is our Canvas. We are family Owned & Operated. Tile setting has been our families area of expertise for Generations. Residential & Commercial Perfection. We pride ourselves on our Attention to Detail, Customer Service & truly enjoy working with clients one on one, offering home design, trend and fashion ideas. Its not just the artistry we put into every job, its also our proven process that ensures complete accountability. We stand firm behind our work with a 7 Year Written Warranty on all the work we perform. We use only Premium High Grade Building Products to ensure that our work will last for many years for you to enjoy. We have received the ELITE SERVICE AWARD & HOME ADVISOR TOP RATED AWARD. Call, Text or Email us to schedule a Free In Home Estimate.

"The owner of Above All Tile and one, John Shar, did three projects for me in my 1930s era home: replaced the original tile in my main entryway; regrouted the tile in a bathroom; and tiled my fireplace. The entryway project was pretty straightforward except that the subfloor had a hump in it and the door jamb was not parallel to the floor. These unexpected issues were addressed at no additional cost and the floor turned out great. The bathroom regrouting required removal and replacement of what was probably the original grout. Some of the grout lines were so thin that it was really challenging to remove it. John worked from about 9:30 in the morning until about 8 at night to get the first phase of the project done. I had selected a grout color; however, John suggested that I reconsider at use a greyer shade of white in order to better match some existing grout. He took his suggestion and as a result, you cannot tell the newly grouted area from the original. The fireplace was a much more complicated project. The hearth was replaced, and this required that the old oak that “framed” the hearth over the oak floor be replaced with a thicker, tapered frame that John had to construct. It looks great. The fireplace surround had been brick. This was tiled over using a hand-made porcelain tile. However, it was extremely complicated to lay out because I wanted the all the tiles to have a vertical orientation and I did not want to have any of then cut. Among other things, this required that John frame in the outer perimeter of the surround with wood and the inner perimeter with plain black tile. The results are gorgeous! John showed himself to be a craftsman with great problem-solving abilities, artistic sensibilities, and a tremendous can-do attitude. His prices were very fair. I recommend Above All without hesitation."

JON S on October 2022

Above All Tile & Stone takes great pride in every tile we lay & every Home we brighten. Its what we do, and we would like to do it for you. We treat Tile work as Art Work & your home is our Canvas. We are family Owned & Operated. Tile setting has been our families area of expertise for Generations. Residential & Commercial Perfection. We pride ourselves on our Attention to Detail, Customer Service & truly enjoy working with clients one on one, offering home design, trend and fashion ideas. Its not just the artistry we put into every job, its also our proven process that ensures complete accountability. We stand firm behind our work with a 7 Year Written Warranty on all the work we perform. We use only Premium High Grade Building Products to ensure that our work will last for many years for you to enjoy. We have received the ELITE SERVICE AWARD & HOME ADVISOR TOP RATED AWARD. Call, Text or Email us to schedule a Free In Home Estimate.

"The owner of Above All Tile and one, John Shar, did three projects for me in my 1930s era home: replaced the original tile in my main entryway; regrouted the tile in a bathroom; and tiled my fireplace. The entryway project was pretty straightforward except that the subfloor had a hump in it and the door jamb was not parallel to the floor. These unexpected issues were addressed at no additional cost and the floor turned out great. The bathroom regrouting required removal and replacement of what was probably the original grout. Some of the grout lines were so thin that it was really challenging to remove it. John worked from about 9:30 in the morning until about 8 at night to get the first phase of the project done. I had selected a grout color; however, John suggested that I reconsider at use a greyer shade of white in order to better match some existing grout. He took his suggestion and as a result, you cannot tell the newly grouted area from the original. The fireplace was a much more complicated project. The hearth was replaced, and this required that the old oak that “framed” the hearth over the oak floor be replaced with a thicker, tapered frame that John had to construct. It looks great. The fireplace surround had been brick. This was tiled over using a hand-made porcelain tile. However, it was extremely complicated to lay out because I wanted the all the tiles to have a vertical orientation and I did not want to have any of then cut. Among other things, this required that John frame in the outer perimeter of the surround with wood and the inner perimeter with plain black tile. The results are gorgeous! John showed himself to be a craftsman with great problem-solving abilities, artistic sensibilities, and a tremendous can-do attitude. His prices were very fair. I recommend Above All without hesitation."

JON S on October 2022


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Kitchen Solutions LLC

4.88(
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Kitchen Solutions LLC

4.88(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

The downturn in the new home market hasn't hurt the "mini-remodeling" industry. . People are staying put and because of that, especially want to be able to enjoy their homes, especially the kitchen and baths. This means a growing market for upgrades and updates that don't involve major remodeling and enormous budgets. Kitchen Solutions is in the business of simplifying and improving our customers' homes. "We make wood look good." Award winning.

"Great job.I am pleased."

Michael L on August 2022

The downturn in the new home market hasn't hurt the "mini-remodeling" industry. . People are staying put and because of that, especially want to be able to enjoy their homes, especially the kitchen and baths. This means a growing market for upgrades and updates that don't involve major remodeling and enormous budgets. Kitchen Solutions is in the business of simplifying and improving our customers' homes. "We make wood look good." Award winning.

"Great job.I am pleased."

Michael L on August 2022


Universal Stone, Inc.

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Universal Stone, Inc.

4.78(
69
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are professional fabricators & installers of granite, natural stone and quartz countertops, fireplaces, shower & tub surrounds, backsplashes etc.

"This is the counter top I have! Do not EVER purchase quartz counters made by Universal Stone, after this experience I wouldn’t trust anything from them. They have their own line of quartz and they may LOOK beautiful but they are terrible!!! I have had them for less than a year!! I can’t even have my children do homework in our kitchen, on the huge beautiful island we had installed because they have absolutely NO durability. The spiral of a notebook, a tin pan of brownies cut with a butter knife, the buckle of a purse gently set down can and WILL make grey linear markings all over that cannot be removed by ANY per their words “safe” cleaners. I tried everything from diluted alcohol, rubbing alcohol on small spots, soft scrub gel (removed some but left a different stain), their $30 Bravo cleaner they assured me would work, 409 for counters, NONE OF THEM WORKED!! Then I tried Bar Keepers Friend on one small spot after researching and it worked but left a bright white mark and after checking with them I was told to never use it as it damages the counter-that one was my mistake. I informed them of everything and they sent a tech out today. And to my surprise he insisted on using Bar Keepers Friend. Again it worked like I knew it would, but it ALSO left the counter top in that area whiter than the rest. I didn’t allow him to do the other 10+ areas as I was told to avoid BKF from their staff and I didn’t want him to ruin anything further. He told me I needed to contact Jenna then, so I did. She said my counters and fine and nothing is wrong with them and that their staff can use BKF because they have been trained (but he left the same white marks I did) but homeowners should not us it. How can I keep my counters scuff free when the only product that works makes the spots 10x by both myself and their tech. I have normal manufactured white quartz at our cabin and have had ZERO issues with marks or staining, so the problem is clearly with the ones they manufacture. My initial island they installed had two bright white lines going down the whole thing and another bright white spot. I pointed it out to the tech when he came by after install and he said there was nothing he could do. Reached out to Jenna my sales rep and eventually got it replaced at no cost to me….. great, EXCEPT had I known how unusable the countertop material really was I would have had them all removed at that time. They clearly make a very poor quality quartz counter and tahr ZERO responsibility for it. Per them, there is “nothing wrong with them” but I also can’t clean off the multiple marks all over my counters unless I use BKF and turn the grey linear marks into big white blotches which is NOT a solution to the problem. My family and I barely use the counters because of all these issues. We invested in redoing our kitchen and intended for it to be the main gathering place of our home but Universal Stone has ruined that. See Google review for pictures: The first 3 pictures are if the island the initially installed. Everything after that is some of the markings/stains in multiple places. The last picture is the white blotches he left after fixing 1 area. On top of this there are also chips in two areas and one of the sides of the island didn’t get fuller sanded/buffered before install- (this part I just told them today so they have not had an opportunity to correct but I’m also not getting my hopes up) STAY FAR AWAY FROM ANY UNIVERSAL STONE MADE QUARTZ!"

Natalie P on August 2024

We are professional fabricators & installers of granite, natural stone and quartz countertops, fireplaces, shower & tub surrounds, backsplashes etc.

"This is the counter top I have! Do not EVER purchase quartz counters made by Universal Stone, after this experience I wouldn’t trust anything from them. They have their own line of quartz and they may LOOK beautiful but they are terrible!!! I have had them for less than a year!! I can’t even have my children do homework in our kitchen, on the huge beautiful island we had installed because they have absolutely NO durability. The spiral of a notebook, a tin pan of brownies cut with a butter knife, the buckle of a purse gently set down can and WILL make grey linear markings all over that cannot be removed by ANY per their words “safe” cleaners. I tried everything from diluted alcohol, rubbing alcohol on small spots, soft scrub gel (removed some but left a different stain), their $30 Bravo cleaner they assured me would work, 409 for counters, NONE OF THEM WORKED!! Then I tried Bar Keepers Friend on one small spot after researching and it worked but left a bright white mark and after checking with them I was told to never use it as it damages the counter-that one was my mistake. I informed them of everything and they sent a tech out today. And to my surprise he insisted on using Bar Keepers Friend. Again it worked like I knew it would, but it ALSO left the counter top in that area whiter than the rest. I didn’t allow him to do the other 10+ areas as I was told to avoid BKF from their staff and I didn’t want him to ruin anything further. He told me I needed to contact Jenna then, so I did. She said my counters and fine and nothing is wrong with them and that their staff can use BKF because they have been trained (but he left the same white marks I did) but homeowners should not us it. How can I keep my counters scuff free when the only product that works makes the spots 10x by both myself and their tech. I have normal manufactured white quartz at our cabin and have had ZERO issues with marks or staining, so the problem is clearly with the ones they manufacture. My initial island they installed had two bright white lines going down the whole thing and another bright white spot. I pointed it out to the tech when he came by after install and he said there was nothing he could do. Reached out to Jenna my sales rep and eventually got it replaced at no cost to me….. great, EXCEPT had I known how unusable the countertop material really was I would have had them all removed at that time. They clearly make a very poor quality quartz counter and tahr ZERO responsibility for it. Per them, there is “nothing wrong with them” but I also can’t clean off the multiple marks all over my counters unless I use BKF and turn the grey linear marks into big white blotches which is NOT a solution to the problem. My family and I barely use the counters because of all these issues. We invested in redoing our kitchen and intended for it to be the main gathering place of our home but Universal Stone has ruined that. See Google review for pictures: The first 3 pictures are if the island the initially installed. Everything after that is some of the markings/stains in multiple places. The last picture is the white blotches he left after fixing 1 area. On top of this there are also chips in two areas and one of the sides of the island didn’t get fuller sanded/buffered before install- (this part I just told them today so they have not had an opportunity to correct but I’m also not getting my hopes up) STAY FAR AWAY FROM ANY UNIVERSAL STONE MADE QUARTZ!"

Natalie P on August 2024


Orfield Design & Construction Inc

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Orfield Design & Construction Inc

4.84(
80
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our company has provided complete general contracting services for residential remodeling projects since 1978. Employees. Use only Licensed & Insured Sub-Contractors with long-term relationships. MN Lic. # BC-2562. Serving The Twin Cities Since 1978. EPA RRP Certified

"Overall, the project went very well, We are happy with the quality of the work and the result. The plans were creative, and we were happy with the design selections and guidance. There were a few unexpected changes to layout due to structural constraints, which resulted in a less efficient flow. The cost of change orders were not clearly explained prior to execution. The contractor was very hands on and at the job site extensively, and she was easy to get a hold of. The carpenter was not available to work on the project on Fridays, which did extend the project timeline. The contractor pointed out repairs/improvements that needed to be made to bring the home up to code. This added cost, but was necessary and appreciated."

Karen N on November 2018

Our company has provided complete general contracting services for residential remodeling projects since 1978. Employees. Use only Licensed & Insured Sub-Contractors with long-term relationships. MN Lic. # BC-2562. Serving The Twin Cities Since 1978. EPA RRP Certified

"Overall, the project went very well, We are happy with the quality of the work and the result. The plans were creative, and we were happy with the design selections and guidance. There were a few unexpected changes to layout due to structural constraints, which resulted in a less efficient flow. The cost of change orders were not clearly explained prior to execution. The contractor was very hands on and at the job site extensively, and she was easy to get a hold of. The carpenter was not available to work on the project on Fridays, which did extend the project timeline. The contractor pointed out repairs/improvements that needed to be made to bring the home up to code. This added cost, but was necessary and appreciated."

Karen N on November 2018

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Countertops and Backsplashes questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can replace or repair an undermount sink without removing and reinstalling the countertop. Start by shutting off the water to your home, then disconnect the drain. You’ll need a good understanding of kitchen plumbing (and the necessary tools) to remove the pipes. You’ll also have to cut through the silicone seal, then carefully lower the sink down from below.

If you’re not sure how to go about undermount sink repair, call in a countertop specialist or a plumber to handle the task.

Solid surface countertops are fairly resilient. You can use soapy water or ammonia-based cleaners. You can also occasionally use diluted bleach (around 5 tablespoons per gallon of water) for sanitization. Avoid window cleaners because they leave a waxy film that can dull the countertop’s surface. Solid surface material is nonporous, so there’s no need for sealing.

Choosing the right countertop material means balancing price, quality, and budget. However, there are a few popular high-end choices when it comes to countertops that many homeowners use to elevate their bathroom aesthetic:

The best finish for butcher block countertops depends on what you use them for. A food-safe oil or sealant is best if you use the surface for food prep, such as cutting directly on the countertop. A stain is best if you want to give your countertops color and sheen but only intend to use them for food serving and improving your home's appearance.

Yes, installing new quartz countertops can increase your home’s value. Updating your counters with a durable material like quartz that will last decades is a great investment. 

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