Kitchen & Bath

Countertop Installation in Metro Detroit

New countertops are the fastest way to transform a kitchen, but the result hinges on a precise template and a clean seam. We match Metro Detroit homeowners with vetted fabricators who measure to your actual cabinets and install stone that fits like it was poured in place.

Typical range: $40–$120 per sq ft installed

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Countertops look like a simple swap, but the quality lives in the millimeters. The slab has to be templated to your cabinets as they actually sit, the cutouts for the sink and cooktop have to be exact, the seams have to be placed and joined so they nearly disappear, and the overhangs have to be supported. A beautiful slab installed off a rushed template gives you gaps at the wall, a sink that does not line up, and a seam you see from across the room.

The fabricators in our network template digitally, cut precisely, and install quartz, granite, marble, solid surface, and butcher block with tight seams and proper support. Whether you are topping a new island in a Troy kitchen or replacing tired laminate in a Sterling Heights bath, we connect you with a licensed, insured pro who measures to reality and finishes the edges clean.

What’s included

Digital or physical templating to your installed cabinets
Slab selection guidance and seam-placement planning
Precise sink, faucet, and cooktop cutouts
Edge profiling (eased, beveled, bullnose, mitered)
Professional seam joining and color-matched fill
Removal and disposal of old countertops (optional)
Leveling, support for overhangs, and final caulk

The two things that betray a cheap countertop job — an ugly seam and a gap at the wall — both come from a sloppy template and rushed install. The fabricators we match you with template to your actual cabinets, place seams with intent, and carry insurance for handling heavy slabs in your home.

How it works

Template to cabinets

A fabricator templates to your cabinets as installed — digitally or with a physical template — so the stone fits the real room, not a drawing.

Select & plan seams

You choose the slab, and the fabricator plans seam placement and layout to minimize visible joints and waste before cutting.

Fabricate & profile

The slab is cut to the template, cutouts are made for sink and cooktop, and the chosen edge profile is shaped and polished in the shop.

Install & seam

Tops are set level, overhangs supported, and seams joined with color-matched adhesive so the joint is tight and barely visible.

Connect & finish

The sink and faucet are set, gaps are caulked to the wall and backsplash, and the surface is cleaned and sealed if the material needs it.

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Countertop Installation: common questions

How long does countertop installation take?

From template to install is usually 1–2 weeks, since the slab is fabricated to your template in the shop. The install itself is typically a single day for a standard kitchen. Templating happens after cabinets are set; rushing fabrication or skipping accurate templating is what causes fit problems, so the lead time is worth it.

Will the seams be visible?

With good slab layout and a skilled fabricator, seams are placed in less-noticeable spots and joined with color-matched adhesive so they are tight and hard to spot. They are rarely fully invisible — especially in busy granite — but a careful pro makes them disappear far better than a rushed one. Seam placement is planned before the slab is cut.

Do I have to replace my cabinets to get new counters?

No, as long as your existing cabinets are sound and level. New countertops over solid cabinets are one of the highest-impact, lowest-disruption updates you can make. The fabricator confirms the cabinets are level and properly supported during templating, and shims or minor prep handle small issues.

Can you template before my cabinets are installed?

No — accurate templating requires the cabinets to be set, because the stone is measured to where they actually sit, not where a plan says they will. Templating off drawings or un-installed cabinets is the classic cause of gaps and poor fit. This is why countertops always come after cabinet installation in a remodel.

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