I’m a dependable, experienced handyman with a wide range of skills and a passion for doing the job right. You could say I’m a “jack of all trades.” Over the years, I’ve completed countless home improvement and repair projects, taking pride in quality workmanship and attention to detail.\n\nMy experience includes assembling prefabricated furniture, general home repairs, TV wall mounting, Wi-Fi and hardwired network cabling, replacing porch support beams and structural repairs, installing low-voltage landscape lighting, and many other indoor and outdoor projects. If something around your home needs to be repaired, installed, or improved, there’s a good chance I can help.\n\nI treat every home as if it were my own and strive to provide reliable, honest service at a fair price.
"They worked around my schedule and they offered me different options whithin my budget and were very helpful with the granite recommendations. They really wanted to please me and offer me professional advice."
"Professional staff that completes very high quality results in a timely manner. As an experienced construction inspector, I tend to be a critical customer to work for. Their products, pricing and craftsmanship lead me to quickly say "Well Done!". I will definitely use them again."
Starting out in 2002 Descontractors has grown, and has made our name and a good impression on our homeowners. We at Descontractors like to make you feel at home with our quality and workmanship. We will travel to where ever we need to. We use only the highest quality materials. We are timely and professional and care about each and every one of our clients. Call today for your estimate.
"Leon is the best!! In my six years of property management I've never seen an apartment so dirty and demolished. Leon came the next day and worked endlessly until the job was done. Him and his team were very polite and friendly. (Despite the horror inside) They took out all of the trash, broken fixtures, and even the carpet. And then cleaned the whole apartment!! I would recommend his company to anyone."
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Wonderful! Ivan and his helper were great, very professional, polite and respectful. The work was the best we have ever had! They cleaned up during and after the laminate flooring was laid. You can’t see any seams or defects in the finished work. PROFESSIONAL FROM BEGINNING TO THE END! EXCELLENT, WILL HIRE AGAIN FOR ANYTHING I NEED."
Countertops and Backsplashes FAQs, answered by experts
It is not recommended to put a hot pan directly on a marble countertop. While marble is heat-resistant, it is not completely heat-proof, and extreme or prolonged exposure to high heat can cause discoloration, cracking, or chipping. Pans may also scratch or nick the surface. To protect your countertop and maintain its integrity, always use trivets or hot pads. Note that faux marble finishes do not resist heat and require protection from hot items at all times.
There are many countertop options to consider instead of granite. Other natural stones include marble and quartz, or you could consider laminate countertops that mimic the look of granite for less. When choosing an alternative to granite, keep the durability and the cost of installing countertops in mind.
Quartzite is more expensive than granite, largely because of its rarity. Granite is naturally more common. A granite slab generally costs $40 to $60 per square foot (excluding super-rare types), while quartzite slabs cost anywhere from $50 to $150 per square foot.
With both materials, it’s usually more affordable to purchase stones that are readily available in your location. You may need to import other stones, which come at a higher cost.
Countertops typically hang over base cabinets by 1.5 inches. This slight overhang protects cabinet faces from spills and provides a finished look. The overhang may extend 12 inches or more for kitchen islands or breakfast bars to allow for seating and comfortable eating.
Deciding between marble and granite for kitchen countertops depends on your personal priorities, budget, and style. Both materials have similar costs for material and installation.
Marble offers a luxurious aesthetic and timeless beauty, but it is more expensive and requires more maintenance. It is susceptible to staining and etching from acidic substances like coffee, wine, or tomato sauce if spills are not cleaned up quickly.
Granite is highly durable, heat-resistant, and easier to maintain, making it a practical choice for busy kitchens.
Both materials should be sealed to protect against damage, but they can still be vulnerable to stains if spills are left on the surface for too long.
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