Pinnacle Peak Builders WI & MN is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"I honestly can’t say enough good things about this company. I saw their information on the local neighborhood website and contacted. They were there in three days to do the estimate and were there doing the job in a week. It was sweltering heat and bad smoke from the Canadian wildfires but they were out there working and doing a great job. So happy I found them and will definitely use them again the next time I have a project. "
Susan J on August 2025
Pinnacle Peak Builders WI & MN is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"I honestly can’t say enough good things about this company. I saw their information on the local neighborhood website and contacted. They were there in three days to do the estimate and were there doing the job in a week. It was sweltering heat and bad smoke from the Canadian wildfires but they were out there working and doing a great job. So happy I found them and will definitely use them again the next time I have a project. "
Welcome to Leigh Thomas Construction. In business since 1996, with over 26 years of experience, we take great pride in the quality of our work and guarantee customer satisfaction. We service all of Duluth and Carlton County. We specialize in a range of home improvement projects from remodeling, to roofing and custom carpentry.
"The workers are fantastic. Everyone was so pleasant. They clean up after themselves. They all work so well together."
Erica W on June 2024
Welcome to Leigh Thomas Construction. In business since 1996, with over 26 years of experience, we take great pride in the quality of our work and guarantee customer satisfaction. We service all of Duluth and Carlton County. We specialize in a range of home improvement projects from remodeling, to roofing and custom carpentry.
"The workers are fantastic. Everyone was so pleasant. They clean up after themselves. They all work so well together."
Imperial Construction Services, LLC is a family-owned business based in Pine City, MN. Specializing in new construction, remodeling, gutter installation, and storm damage repair, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service. Our expertise extends to seamless gutters, offering two sizes, color matching, and leaf protection. Trust us to enhance your home with quality craftsmanship and personalized solutions. Let us bring your vision to life and exceed your expectations. We are bonded and insured and provide free estimates! Contact us, we'd love to help.
"Awesome people to work with! Would recommend to anyone that is looking for work done."
Jeremiah M on May 2022
Imperial Construction Services, LLC is a family-owned business based in Pine City, MN. Specializing in new construction, remodeling, gutter installation, and storm damage repair, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service. Our expertise extends to seamless gutters, offering two sizes, color matching, and leaf protection. Trust us to enhance your home with quality craftsmanship and personalized solutions. Let us bring your vision to life and exceed your expectations. We are bonded and insured and provide free estimates! Contact us, we'd love to help.
"Awesome people to work with! Would recommend to anyone that is looking for work done."
Hardy Counters & Floors specializes in Resinous Coatings and Concrete Polishing and Staining. We are located on the Eastern side of South Dakota and service the entire 5 state area. Our trained staff has experience in Epoxies, Polyaspartics, Polyurias, Urethanes, Sealers, Densifiers, Dyes, Acid Stains, Concrete Overlays and more! Hardy's owner Chad Leddy grew up in Watertown SD and has been contracting for over 10 years. As the industry has grown so has Chad and his staff. Polymer coatings are very durable and cost efficient but take a lot of knowledge and experience to use them and apply them correctly. Through the years we have continued to educate ourselves and have been certified in many manufactures products and application techniques. The equipment we use is efficient and HEPA certified and recognized as some of the top brands in the industry.
Hardy Counters & Floors specializes in Resinous Coatings and Concrete Polishing and Staining. We are located on the Eastern side of South Dakota and service the entire 5 state area. Our trained staff has experience in Epoxies, Polyaspartics, Polyurias, Urethanes, Sealers, Densifiers, Dyes, Acid Stains, Concrete Overlays and more! Hardy's owner Chad Leddy grew up in Watertown SD and has been contracting for over 10 years. As the industry has grown so has Chad and his staff. Polymer coatings are very durable and cost efficient but take a lot of knowledge and experience to use them and apply them correctly. Through the years we have continued to educate ourselves and have been certified in many manufactures products and application techniques. The equipment we use is efficient and HEPA certified and recognized as some of the top brands in the industry.
AS A SEMI-RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR WITH 45 YEARS IN THE TRADE, I HAVE THE LICENSES, BONDING AND ABILITY TO DO ANYTHING CONSTRUCTION RELATED. I LIKE SMALLER PROJECTS AND COMING UP WITH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS. AREAS OF SERVICE ARE THE IRON RIVER, WI AREA, ASHLAND AND THE SOUTH SHORE, BUT COULD EXTEND TO THE TWIN PORTS. Spend winter months in Florida
"I'm very pleased. The response was prompt and the repair was expertly done. The communication was perfect and friendly. I highly recommend this company!"
Elizabeth F on April 2024
AS A SEMI-RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR WITH 45 YEARS IN THE TRADE, I HAVE THE LICENSES, BONDING AND ABILITY TO DO ANYTHING CONSTRUCTION RELATED. I LIKE SMALLER PROJECTS AND COMING UP WITH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS. AREAS OF SERVICE ARE THE IRON RIVER, WI AREA, ASHLAND AND THE SOUTH SHORE, BUT COULD EXTEND TO THE TWIN PORTS. Spend winter months in Florida
"I'm very pleased. The response was prompt and the repair was expertly done. The communication was perfect and friendly. I highly recommend this company!"
We are your premier licensed and insured contractor in the northland!
"Excellent. Jason was very easy and professional to work with. Laid out a clear plan for us to begin with. He met with our kitchen designer Sarah Munter Legacy Draft and Design (also excellent) along with us at our home to discuss the project. He was professional, honest, dependable and easy to communicate with by phone, text, or email. Always kept us appraised of the plan. He definitely has the right folks to work with. Drywall, painter, electrician, plumber etc. We are very pleased and will recommend Jason & Strategic Construction to everyone. And would definitely hire him again"
Susan P on October 2021
We are your premier licensed and insured contractor in the northland!
"Excellent. Jason was very easy and professional to work with. Laid out a clear plan for us to begin with. He met with our kitchen designer Sarah Munter Legacy Draft and Design (also excellent) along with us at our home to discuss the project. He was professional, honest, dependable and easy to communicate with by phone, text, or email. Always kept us appraised of the plan. He definitely has the right folks to work with. Drywall, painter, electrician, plumber etc. We are very pleased and will recommend Jason & Strategic Construction to everyone. And would definitely hire him again"
we are a small family owned and operated over 15 years experience in wall and floor tile,stone,epoxys,lamanite,hard woods,vinyl,and more. we provide quality installations,and or repairs. with 24/7 schedualing
we are a small family owned and operated over 15 years experience in wall and floor tile,stone,epoxys,lamanite,hard woods,vinyl,and more. we provide quality installations,and or repairs. with 24/7 schedualing
Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.
Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.
Located in Eveleth Minnesota, Blackwood’s Concrete has been serving the Iron Range since 2004 providing quality work with many different concrete applications. If you are looking for designer concrete, stellar quality and unmatched service, you have come to the right place! Blackwood’s Concrete Specializes in many different concrete applications such as, stamped concrete, stained concrete, icf basements, concrete counter tops, concrete mantels, polished concrete, vertical stamped concrete, stone and more! Whether you are looking for that custom counter top or mantel, or an elegant outdoor style with custom lines and colors, we are here to make your concrete needs happen. We stand behind our work and will provide you with nothing less than the best. We know you take pride in your home. Therefore, we will always put you and your home first. We take great pride in our work and will always stand behind our product ensuring that you will be completely satisfied with your custom created, Blackwood’s Concrete product & design.
Located in Eveleth Minnesota, Blackwood’s Concrete has been serving the Iron Range since 2004 providing quality work with many different concrete applications. If you are looking for designer concrete, stellar quality and unmatched service, you have come to the right place! Blackwood’s Concrete Specializes in many different concrete applications such as, stamped concrete, stained concrete, icf basements, concrete counter tops, concrete mantels, polished concrete, vertical stamped concrete, stone and more! Whether you are looking for that custom counter top or mantel, or an elegant outdoor style with custom lines and colors, we are here to make your concrete needs happen. We stand behind our work and will provide you with nothing less than the best. We know you take pride in your home. Therefore, we will always put you and your home first. We take great pride in our work and will always stand behind our product ensuring that you will be completely satisfied with your custom created, Blackwood’s Concrete product & design.
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Countertops and Backsplashes questions, answered by experts
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.
It typically takes one to three days to install kitchen countertops. A few factors like size and material impact the time it takes to install a countertop. For example, if you have two slabs of countertop material, it won’t take as long to install as placing several custom pieces of countertop.
This timelines allows for removing existing countertops and any plumbing disconnect and reconnect that needs to happen. Plan on the higher end of the time frame if you've chosen custom countertops versus large slabs.
Learning how to clean different types of countertops can help them look new for longer. Use a gentle cleaner on recycled glass countertops to avoid damaging the binding agent. Avoid harsh or abrasive chemical cleaners, which can damage the surface and shorten its lifespan. It’s also best to keep acidic cleaners away from countertops that use a concrete binding agent, as they can stain the surface, leaving it looking dirty and drab.
Installing new kitchen countertops costs$1,850 to $4,450, with an average price of $3,140. Some materials, like marble and granite, are more expensive than others. Additionally, the size of the countertop impacts the overall price. Labor accounts for 10% to 20% of the overall project cost. Add-ons, like edging and corner treatments, also increase the cost.
Corian® is a popular countertop alternative to quartz. Created from an acrylic resin and natural minerals, Corian® resembles quartz and offers some similar benefits, but it comes at a cheaper price. Corian® countertops cost an average of $26 to $65 per square foot, which is less than half of what quartz countertops usually cost. The downside is that Corian® isn’t as durable as quartz, particularly regarding its resistance to scratches and high temperatures.
The Scanlon, MN homeowners’ guide to countertop and backsplash services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Planning your kitchen or bathroom remodel? Find out all the ins and outs of how much solid surface countertops cost, the price of common add-ons, and more.
It's important to get the dimensions right if you're installing new kitchen countertops. Read on to find out more about the standard depth of countertops.
Sintered stone is a building material typically used for countertops, floors, patios, and walls. Learn more about sintered stone and whether it will work in your home.