Countertops in Detroit, MI

Countertops in Detroit go into some of the most varied housing in the region. The city holds one of the largest surviving collections of late 19th- and early 20th-century buildings in the country, from wood-frame and brick working-class houses to the ornate homes of Indian Village, Boston-Edison and Palmer Woods. A kitchen on the east side may have plaster walls a century old; a rehab on the west side may have brand-new cabinets in an old shell. We measure for what is actually there.

Rehabs and second-chance houses

Since 2014 the city has razed more than 27,000 dangerous, long-abandoned residential structures, and many of the houses that remain need full kitchens when they are renovated. For a rehab, countertops are usually installed after new cabinets, so timing matters: we template once the cabinets are set and level, and we work around the plumber and electrician rather than ahead of them.

Choosing between quartz and granite

For most Detroit kitchens we start the conversation with quartz. It needs no sealing, holds up well in homes where several people share the kitchen, and comes in patterns that suit both a modern rehab and a period house. Granite is the pick when someone wants natural stone that tolerates a hot pan. For rentals and flips, solid surface and laminate keep the budget in line, and we will tell you honestly where each one makes sense.

Historic neighborhoods

Indian Village, between Mack Avenue and East Jefferson, was listed on the National Register in 1972 and includes homes designed by architects such as Albert Kahn and Louis Kamper. Owners of houses like these may want to keep original cabinetry while replacing the work surface. We can template to old built-ins, including irregular pantry counters, and we can suggest marble or quartzite for owners who want a surface that matches the age of the house. If a remodel adds a new exterior vent or changes a window, check with the City of Detroit about historic district review first.

Our countertop services in Detroit

• Quartz countertops for kitchens, islands and peninsulas
• Granite countertops for heat-heavy cooking areas
• Full kitchen countertop replacement, including sink and backsplash
• Bathroom vanity tops, from single sinks to double vanities
• Quartzite and marble for period homes and statement islands
• Solid surface and laminate for rental units and basements

Older plumbing and permits

In many older Detroit homes, the sink is fed by aging supply lines and drains. Swapping a countertop and dropping in a new undermount sink is a good time to have a plumber look at shutoffs and traps. If the plan moves the sink or adds a gas line for a new range, that is work that may require a permit, and it should be done by a licensed trade before we install the new top.

Michigan winters and installation

Detroit averages 42.5 inches of snow a season, and the freeze window runs roughly from late October to late April. Slabs travel on open A-frames, so in winter we plan carry paths, clear steps and protect floors from slush on install day.

Start with a measure

Call (313) 631-0283 or send photos. We measure, show samples and leave a written quote that lists every cutout and edge.

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