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Home Equity Contractors

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Home Equity Contractors

4.33(
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Customers say: Quality work
Free onsite estimate
Warranties offered

Free Estimates. We understand how stressful and expensive home improvements can be from choosing the right contractor for the job to having your house in disarray for a period of time. If you are updating your home to put on the market, we offer a deferred payment option. We recognize the struggle that sellers face when getting ready to sell their home. Often the main issue is simply not having the finances to make the necessary improvements that will generate a higher sales price. For some it is simply understanding that today's buyers want move in ready homes. ​HEC was started to give sellers and their agents the ability to sell their home quickly and at the highest price possible. There is no secret to selling, UPDATED HOMES SELL FASTER AND HIGHER! Our clients have averaged a 130% Return on Investment when updating their home for sale. We can take care of all of your home remodeling needs from finishing a basement, remodeling your kitchen and bathrooms, to replacing your roof. ​Our approach is simple - we use high quality contractors to make smart updates to your home or listing based on our 20 years of experience in the DC Area Real Estate Market. We do not recommend high end upgrades if they will not generate a good return on your investment. We work with you or your agent to establish an expected price after updates to make an informed decision. The owners of Home Equity Contractors are licensed Realtors in VA, MD, and DC.

"If you want to work with someone condescending, rude, confrontational, unprofessional, and whose contractors workmanship is probably the worst I have ever encountered in my 30 years of working with contractors, THIS IS YOUR GUY. I can ramble on about the false promises, the horrible workmanship, the constant delays, the lack of communication, the rude and confrontational text messages. I guarantee Mr. Shank will in fact respond to this review and try to flip the script and blame it all on me somehow. He talks very poorly about all his customers well at least the ones he doesn't like. Not sure what that is based on although I do have some idea what is based on. But he never made anything explicit, so I can't make accusations that he is a racist. So I am definitely not saying he is a racist because he didn't do anything racist. But if he was a racist it would explain why he didn't give two poops about doing good work for multiple projects I provided him. I also have multiple properties and was hoping to make Mr. Shank a lifelong contractor. In a nutshell, he has done 2 projects for me at 2 properties. One was installing a threshold for a glass enclosed shower stall. His crappy sub contractor (they are not employees) despite him saying they are employees, did not install any grouting on the threshold. Fast forward 1 year, and mold is popping up all around the threshold. Rather than dealing with this individual, I hired another contractor to fix up his mess. Second job, and my second mistake, I hired him for a full scale home renovation for around 50K. That project was an absolute disaster. He took 3 months to do what he promised to me verbally would be a 3 week job. I don't really want to spend 1 hour writing down all the crap he did wrong. I'll try so sum up the highlights. Ripped out old flooring, promised to make new flooring level after installing new concrete by using lasers. New flooring is totally not level and as bumpy as walking on your local trail. The shoe moldings around the flooring look like a child installed them. I had to argue with him to get him to regrout the bathroom which was in his contract in the first place. I can go on and on. For sure if you are someone that Mr. Shank likes and match his criteria of what he likes, whatever that could be I have no idea definitely not race related. He may do a great job for you and that may explain the great reviews. I myself had a horrible experience with Mr. Shank and his group of sub contractors who just plain do terrible work. Ignore my review or take it seriously, frankly this guy will keep getting business cause he's a great salesman. Even has a LinkedIN profile to show how professional he is. Epic scammer and fraud. Stay away."

Kevin D on June 2025

Free Estimates. We understand how stressful and expensive home improvements can be from choosing the right contractor for the job to having your house in disarray for a period of time. If you are updating your home to put on the market, we offer a deferred payment option. We recognize the struggle that sellers face when getting ready to sell their home. Often the main issue is simply not having the finances to make the necessary improvements that will generate a higher sales price. For some it is simply understanding that today's buyers want move in ready homes. ​HEC was started to give sellers and their agents the ability to sell their home quickly and at the highest price possible. There is no secret to selling, UPDATED HOMES SELL FASTER AND HIGHER! Our clients have averaged a 130% Return on Investment when updating their home for sale. We can take care of all of your home remodeling needs from finishing a basement, remodeling your kitchen and bathrooms, to replacing your roof. ​Our approach is simple - we use high quality contractors to make smart updates to your home or listing based on our 20 years of experience in the DC Area Real Estate Market. We do not recommend high end upgrades if they will not generate a good return on your investment. We work with you or your agent to establish an expected price after updates to make an informed decision. The owners of Home Equity Contractors are licensed Realtors in VA, MD, and DC.

"If you want to work with someone condescending, rude, confrontational, unprofessional, and whose contractors workmanship is probably the worst I have ever encountered in my 30 years of working with contractors, THIS IS YOUR GUY. I can ramble on about the false promises, the horrible workmanship, the constant delays, the lack of communication, the rude and confrontational text messages. I guarantee Mr. Shank will in fact respond to this review and try to flip the script and blame it all on me somehow. He talks very poorly about all his customers well at least the ones he doesn't like. Not sure what that is based on although I do have some idea what is based on. But he never made anything explicit, so I can't make accusations that he is a racist. So I am definitely not saying he is a racist because he didn't do anything racist. But if he was a racist it would explain why he didn't give two poops about doing good work for multiple projects I provided him. I also have multiple properties and was hoping to make Mr. Shank a lifelong contractor. In a nutshell, he has done 2 projects for me at 2 properties. One was installing a threshold for a glass enclosed shower stall. His crappy sub contractor (they are not employees) despite him saying they are employees, did not install any grouting on the threshold. Fast forward 1 year, and mold is popping up all around the threshold. Rather than dealing with this individual, I hired another contractor to fix up his mess. Second job, and my second mistake, I hired him for a full scale home renovation for around 50K. That project was an absolute disaster. He took 3 months to do what he promised to me verbally would be a 3 week job. I don't really want to spend 1 hour writing down all the crap he did wrong. I'll try so sum up the highlights. Ripped out old flooring, promised to make new flooring level after installing new concrete by using lasers. New flooring is totally not level and as bumpy as walking on your local trail. The shoe moldings around the flooring look like a child installed them. I had to argue with him to get him to regrout the bathroom which was in his contract in the first place. I can go on and on. For sure if you are someone that Mr. Shank likes and match his criteria of what he likes, whatever that could be I have no idea definitely not race related. He may do a great job for you and that may explain the great reviews. I myself had a horrible experience with Mr. Shank and his group of sub contractors who just plain do terrible work. Ignore my review or take it seriously, frankly this guy will keep getting business cause he's a great salesman. Even has a LinkedIN profile to show how professional he is. Epic scammer and fraud. Stay away."

Kevin D on June 2025


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Bull Run Kitchen & Bath

4.96(
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Bull Run Kitchen & Bath

4.96(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bull Run Kitchen and Bath is a family owned and operated business serving the VA metropolitan areas. We are dedicated to providing professional service and work hard to ensure that our clients needs are being met on time and on budget.

"Bull Run Kitchen and Bath completed two bathroom renovations in my home. They did an excellent job. The designer, Salih Coskun, went above and beyond from start to finish. In many ways he served as the project manager, never overlooking any detail. I am very grateful for his dedication and creative eye. The workers were wonderful. They did exacting work and the results were fabulous. The weakest link was the actual project manager, Murat, who did not do a good job of planning when to order supplies or scheduling which resulted in the project taking much too long to finish. The results, however, compensated for the process. Everyone who has seen the bathrooms has raved about them. They are truly gorgeous."

Terri A on October 2024

Bull Run Kitchen and Bath is a family owned and operated business serving the VA metropolitan areas. We are dedicated to providing professional service and work hard to ensure that our clients needs are being met on time and on budget.

"Bull Run Kitchen and Bath completed two bathroom renovations in my home. They did an excellent job. The designer, Salih Coskun, went above and beyond from start to finish. In many ways he served as the project manager, never overlooking any detail. I am very grateful for his dedication and creative eye. The workers were wonderful. They did exacting work and the results were fabulous. The weakest link was the actual project manager, Murat, who did not do a good job of planning when to order supplies or scheduling which resulted in the project taking much too long to finish. The results, however, compensated for the process. Everyone who has seen the bathrooms has raved about them. They are truly gorgeous."

Terri A on October 2024


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Blue Isle Granite & Tile

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Blue Isle Granite & Tile

4.97(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Blue Isle Granite & Tile is a family-owned company based in Northern Virginia. We care about our clients and provide dependable quality service. As our own first customer, we wouldn't do anything to your home that we wouldn't do to our own. Our hallmark is our exceptional service - we will work until our customers are satisfied. Award wining.

"In the middle of some kitchen renovations, we learned that a sink that we had bought to replace the existing sink was too large for the hole in our granite countertop. This was only after the old sink had been pulled out so we were without a functioning kitchen sink. I called Blue Isle on the afternoon of August 5 and spoke to co-owner Tamara who promised to speak with Ike, the other co-owner, to see if they would be able to cut the countertop in place so that the new sink could be installed. Tamara called me back in less than 15 minutes and confirmed that they could do the job the following afternoon. On August 6, Ike came on time with a two man crew and went to work. He measured the new sink and the space where it would have to go and commenced cutting. Within an hour, the job was done, the sink was fitting properly into the countertop, and Ike and his crew had cleaned up the dust created by the cutting operation. Blue Isle's responsiveness and quality of work were both excellent. We would use them for other stone and tile work without question."

Joseph K on August 2019

Blue Isle Granite & Tile is a family-owned company based in Northern Virginia. We care about our clients and provide dependable quality service. As our own first customer, we wouldn't do anything to your home that we wouldn't do to our own. Our hallmark is our exceptional service - we will work until our customers are satisfied. Award wining.

"In the middle of some kitchen renovations, we learned that a sink that we had bought to replace the existing sink was too large for the hole in our granite countertop. This was only after the old sink had been pulled out so we were without a functioning kitchen sink. I called Blue Isle on the afternoon of August 5 and spoke to co-owner Tamara who promised to speak with Ike, the other co-owner, to see if they would be able to cut the countertop in place so that the new sink could be installed. Tamara called me back in less than 15 minutes and confirmed that they could do the job the following afternoon. On August 6, Ike came on time with a two man crew and went to work. He measured the new sink and the space where it would have to go and commenced cutting. Within an hour, the job was done, the sink was fitting properly into the countertop, and Ike and his crew had cleaned up the dust created by the cutting operation. Blue Isle's responsiveness and quality of work were both excellent. We would use them for other stone and tile work without question."

Joseph K on August 2019



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Dominion Granite & Marble

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Dominion Granite & Marble

4.93(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

***Our safety measures have increased dramatically due to the COVID virus and will use every measure possible to keep you, your family and our employees safe! *** Dominion Granite and Marble is the premier countertop fabricator in the Washington DC and Northern Virginia area. For over 15 years we have consistently been ranked #1 for quality and customer service by independent consumer review sites such as Angie's List, Houzz, and the Washington Consumer Checkbook. Contractor License #2705088288

"We were so impressed with the kitchen counters and island from ten years ago that we went out of our way to have Dominion Granite install the marble counter tops for our bathroom renovation. Christian and his team were extremely professional and informative the first time, and were just as professional and informative during the most recent installation. They have vast and amazing options on site to select your granite or marble. Meticulous installation with perfect lines and cut-outs. High quality on trend porcelain sinks are also available from Dominion Granite. Their office is urban chic and inviting showroom with amazing slabs in their adjacent warehouse and cutting area. Most highly recommended."

Kevin W on April 2018

***Our safety measures have increased dramatically due to the COVID virus and will use every measure possible to keep you, your family and our employees safe! *** Dominion Granite and Marble is the premier countertop fabricator in the Washington DC and Northern Virginia area. For over 15 years we have consistently been ranked #1 for quality and customer service by independent consumer review sites such as Angie's List, Houzz, and the Washington Consumer Checkbook. Contractor License #2705088288

"We were so impressed with the kitchen counters and island from ten years ago that we went out of our way to have Dominion Granite install the marble counter tops for our bathroom renovation. Christian and his team were extremely professional and informative the first time, and were just as professional and informative during the most recent installation. They have vast and amazing options on site to select your granite or marble. Meticulous installation with perfect lines and cut-outs. High quality on trend porcelain sinks are also available from Dominion Granite. Their office is urban chic and inviting showroom with amazing slabs in their adjacent warehouse and cutting area. Most highly recommended."

Kevin W on April 2018


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Clawes Carpets Inc

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Clawes Carpets Inc

4.89(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Clawes Carpets is a 3 generation business that has been providing service to Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC area for over 40 years. We guarantee all of our work up to 3 years. That means that within 3 years of purchasing our product if anything was not done correctly due to installation we come out and fix it free of charge. When we give you an installed price on carpet that includes everything! Take up and removal of pre-existing carpet, moving furniture, installation, material and 8 lb. pad.

"Couldn’t be more pleased with the job they did as well as their professional team that came to do the work. We had two floors and stairs done, it took them two days, the were on time, the cleaned up after, were efficient, and very polite. I strongly recommend Clawes to anyone wanting to get flooring done. Thank you for a job well done."

Ryan M on April 2024

Clawes Carpets is a 3 generation business that has been providing service to Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC area for over 40 years. We guarantee all of our work up to 3 years. That means that within 3 years of purchasing our product if anything was not done correctly due to installation we come out and fix it free of charge. When we give you an installed price on carpet that includes everything! Take up and removal of pre-existing carpet, moving furniture, installation, material and 8 lb. pad.

"Couldn’t be more pleased with the job they did as well as their professional team that came to do the work. We had two floors and stairs done, it took them two days, the were on time, the cleaned up after, were efficient, and very polite. I strongly recommend Clawes to anyone wanting to get flooring done. Thank you for a job well done."

Ryan M on April 2024


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Wall to Wall Construction, Inc

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Wall to Wall Construction, Inc

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

We are a General Contractor construction company based in the heart of the nation's capital. We are committed to giving the highest quality service to our customers. No project is too small or too big. Good communication with our clients is one of our many strengths. We are licenced, insured and bonded. 20 years of trusted experience.

"Angel and his team helped with several large remodeling projects— including a kitchen, too and two full bathrooms— as well as numerous repairs on our 170+ year old Capitol Hill row house. He was always prompt and professional and gave thoughtful recommendations."

Emily S on December 2024

We are a General Contractor construction company based in the heart of the nation's capital. We are committed to giving the highest quality service to our customers. No project is too small or too big. Good communication with our clients is one of our many strengths. We are licenced, insured and bonded. 20 years of trusted experience.

"Angel and his team helped with several large remodeling projects— including a kitchen, too and two full bathrooms— as well as numerous repairs on our 170+ year old Capitol Hill row house. He was always prompt and professional and gave thoughtful recommendations."

Emily S on December 2024


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Virginia Kitchen & Bath

4.83(
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Virginia Kitchen & Bath

4.83(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Showrooms: 14006 lee Jackson memorial hyw Chantilly Va 20151, and 213 Crescent Station Ter SE Leesburg Va 20175, Awards: 2017,2016,2015,2014,2013, and 2012 Super Service Award Winner in Washington D.C. Remodeling Kitchen & Bath and Remodeling - General categories. Virginia Kitchen and Bath specialize in every aspect of remodeling. Our experience in the job field assures our customers great satisfaction. You can count on us for being the one-stop resource for your granite, marble, tile, cabinet, or a complete make-over of your kitchen and/or bath. With the help of our experienced experts, remodeling will no longer be a hassle for you to handle. Virginia Kitchen and bath will guide you through all the steps of the process, answer any questions you may have, and help rid you of your needless concerns. Cabinets are what occupy the most space in a kitchen or perhaps a bathroom area. It is what makes a statement and changes the area. Choosing the right color and style to match your kitchen is an important decision. With the aid of our designers and a software program, we are able to give you a visual idea of your choice. Our line of collections from Wellborn cabinetry, Medallion cabinetry, Wolf cabinetry provide the best choice for you whether you prefer a traditional or a more modern style to suit your desire. Virginia Kitchen & Bath assures you the best quality for an ideal kitchen or bath renovation. Virginia Kitchen & Bath is a proud member of NARI (national association of remodeling industry) and NKBA (national kitchen and bath association). Virginia Kitchen & Bath is insured and licensed (class A ) and bonded.

"When a leak in our upstairs bathroom threw a curveball our Memorial Day weekend, we decided to turn lemons into lemonade and remodel! We got several quotes and decided on Virginia Kitchen and Bath because they had beautiful, luxury-level results at our price point and did not sacrifice quality. It was a great choice! The design process with Burak was smooth from start to finish. He had the perfect balance of expertise and willingness to incorporate our ideas. I didn’t feel steered into a cookie cutter remodel. I felt like I had an experienced guide who knew what worked based on years of working in our community. Once we got started, Emin was professional and responsive. We always knew what was happening with our project, and when we had questions the answers were only a text away. Our day to day team, headed by Angel, were clearly the best in the business. They worked hard through the whole contract, often stopping to get our opinions to make sure everything was just right. The result speaks for itself. Our once dated bathroom with a broken toilet is now our serene oasis. The whole team at Virginia Kitchen and Bath made what could have been a tough summer easy!"

Eric S on September 2024

Showrooms: 14006 lee Jackson memorial hyw Chantilly Va 20151, and 213 Crescent Station Ter SE Leesburg Va 20175, Awards: 2017,2016,2015,2014,2013, and 2012 Super Service Award Winner in Washington D.C. Remodeling Kitchen & Bath and Remodeling - General categories. Virginia Kitchen and Bath specialize in every aspect of remodeling. Our experience in the job field assures our customers great satisfaction. You can count on us for being the one-stop resource for your granite, marble, tile, cabinet, or a complete make-over of your kitchen and/or bath. With the help of our experienced experts, remodeling will no longer be a hassle for you to handle. Virginia Kitchen and bath will guide you through all the steps of the process, answer any questions you may have, and help rid you of your needless concerns. Cabinets are what occupy the most space in a kitchen or perhaps a bathroom area. It is what makes a statement and changes the area. Choosing the right color and style to match your kitchen is an important decision. With the aid of our designers and a software program, we are able to give you a visual idea of your choice. Our line of collections from Wellborn cabinetry, Medallion cabinetry, Wolf cabinetry provide the best choice for you whether you prefer a traditional or a more modern style to suit your desire. Virginia Kitchen & Bath assures you the best quality for an ideal kitchen or bath renovation. Virginia Kitchen & Bath is a proud member of NARI (national association of remodeling industry) and NKBA (national kitchen and bath association). Virginia Kitchen & Bath is insured and licensed (class A ) and bonded.

"When a leak in our upstairs bathroom threw a curveball our Memorial Day weekend, we decided to turn lemons into lemonade and remodel! We got several quotes and decided on Virginia Kitchen and Bath because they had beautiful, luxury-level results at our price point and did not sacrifice quality. It was a great choice! The design process with Burak was smooth from start to finish. He had the perfect balance of expertise and willingness to incorporate our ideas. I didn’t feel steered into a cookie cutter remodel. I felt like I had an experienced guide who knew what worked based on years of working in our community. Once we got started, Emin was professional and responsive. We always knew what was happening with our project, and when we had questions the answers were only a text away. Our day to day team, headed by Angel, were clearly the best in the business. They worked hard through the whole contract, often stopping to get our opinions to make sure everything was just right. The result speaks for itself. Our once dated bathroom with a broken toilet is now our serene oasis. The whole team at Virginia Kitchen and Bath made what could have been a tough summer easy!"

Eric S on September 2024


A+ Handyman

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A+ Handyman

4.87(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

A+ Handyman has been in business, offering dependable service, for over 20 years locally. Have a piece of mind and rest assured you will receive top notch, honest and friendly service. Call today to get your free estimate and be sure to ask about our Preventative Maintenance Program --- we have a plan for every budget, home and business. In the unlikely event that you need a service we do not provide, we can give you a exceptional referral.

"There team was amazing and very prompt.... they repaired my leak then waited to make sure they fixed it properly and then came back out and did the drywall repair.... excellent Company"

Krystal S on October 2018

A+ Handyman has been in business, offering dependable service, for over 20 years locally. Have a piece of mind and rest assured you will receive top notch, honest and friendly service. Call today to get your free estimate and be sure to ask about our Preventative Maintenance Program --- we have a plan for every budget, home and business. In the unlikely event that you need a service we do not provide, we can give you a exceptional referral.

"There team was amazing and very prompt.... they repaired my leak then waited to make sure they fixed it properly and then came back out and did the drywall repair.... excellent Company"

Krystal S on October 2018


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Classic Granite & Marble

4.88(
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Classic Granite & Marble

4.88(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Located in Jessup, MD. and serving the greater Baltimore-Washington area, Classic Granite & Marble, Inc. is a premier importer, fabricator, and installer of granite,marble,quartzite,soapstone,Cambria, Silestone, Caesarstone,Q by MSI countertops, fireplaces and vanities. Our goal is to provide you with attentive, knowledgeable service and a product that lends a lasting, modern elegance to your home. Our slab yard is home to over 150 colors of exotic and well-known stones, with over 50,000 sq. ft. of stone in stock. And because we import our own granite and marble from countries such as Brazil, India, Italy, and Spain, you can be assured of its fine quality. We also offer a wide variety of Engineered Stone including Silestone, Caesarstone, Cambria, and Q by MSI. In short, we have a product for any project and a quick trip to our Jessup showroom will assure you of that. In addition to our competitive pricing, modern stone selection and state-of-the-art fabricating machinery, Classic Granite & Marble, Inc. offers something a little more old-fashioned, too: excellent customer service and a firm commitment to meeting your needs. By conducting our straightforward buying process around our customers? Schedules and always on their terms, we’ve earned a reputation as solid as the stone it was built on. License#: 123242. Additional contact: Andy Yavuzel

"Wonderful work and craftsmanship! Easy to order and no pressure in picking desired product. Informative sales rep."

Kimberly P on June 2018

Located in Jessup, MD. and serving the greater Baltimore-Washington area, Classic Granite & Marble, Inc. is a premier importer, fabricator, and installer of granite,marble,quartzite,soapstone,Cambria, Silestone, Caesarstone,Q by MSI countertops, fireplaces and vanities. Our goal is to provide you with attentive, knowledgeable service and a product that lends a lasting, modern elegance to your home. Our slab yard is home to over 150 colors of exotic and well-known stones, with over 50,000 sq. ft. of stone in stock. And because we import our own granite and marble from countries such as Brazil, India, Italy, and Spain, you can be assured of its fine quality. We also offer a wide variety of Engineered Stone including Silestone, Caesarstone, Cambria, and Q by MSI. In short, we have a product for any project and a quick trip to our Jessup showroom will assure you of that. In addition to our competitive pricing, modern stone selection and state-of-the-art fabricating machinery, Classic Granite & Marble, Inc. offers something a little more old-fashioned, too: excellent customer service and a firm commitment to meeting your needs. By conducting our straightforward buying process around our customers? Schedules and always on their terms, we’ve earned a reputation as solid as the stone it was built on. License#: 123242. Additional contact: Andy Yavuzel

"Wonderful work and craftsmanship! Easy to order and no pressure in picking desired product. Informative sales rep."

Kimberly P on June 2018

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Countertops and Backsplashes questions, answered by experts

You cannot permanently seal a butcher block countertop. No matter what material you use as a sealant, all finishes wear over time and eventually require refinishing. However, some materials are longer-lasting. For example, mineral oils only last about one month. Stains or sealants like polyurethane can last several years with proper care.

Countertop seating areas generally need at least 12 inches of overhang. However, a 10-inch overhang may be enough if you have a bar-height countertop or use small stools. Small kitchens may not have enough square footage to comfortably accommodate a 12-inch overhang, so a 10- or 11-inch one may be necessary.

Labor plays a significant role in the installation of butcher block countertops. Depending on who you hire, your location, the customization level of the project, and whether the wood is already finished, you may pay a professional between $10 and $150 per square foot to install a butcher block countertop. On average, expect the per-hour price to run between $60 and $100.

One of the best ways to use bar-height countertops is as a divider. If you have an open concept home, this can visually separate your kitchen from your living space. This countertop is also ideal for entertaining. You can cook in your kitchen, while your guests can sit at the island and be at a similar level. 

Resurfacing countertops is relatively easy—especially for a pro. During this process, a countertop contractor will sand down or remove the existing countertop surface, make repairs, and then add a new surface or special coating. In certain instances, like if you use a laminate countertop coating system, it’s an attainable DIY for beginners.

The Broad Run, VA homeowners’ guide to countertop and backsplash services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.