Concrete Countertops in Hampton, VA
We measure, make and fit concrete countertops in kitchens and bathrooms across Hampton, Virginia.
- Quotes in writing
- 17 areas covered
Hampton Countertop Pros fits concrete countertops in homes across Hampton. We measure your cabinets first, then have each concrete top made to fit them.
What concrete is made of
A Federal Highway Administration guide says the basic parts of concrete are crushed stone or gravel, sand, portland cement and water. It says the stone and sand make up about 80 to 85 percent of the mix by weight.
The same guide says portland cement sets and hardens by reacting with water, and forms a mass like stone. It says cement is usually about 15 percent of the mix by weight. It also says other materials can be added while the concrete is mixed, to change how it behaves when fresh or once it has hardened.
Before your concrete top is made, we'll go through color, edge and finish samples with you.
Why curing matters
After we pour a concrete top, we keep it damp and at the right temperature while it cures, so it can harden properly. A Federal Highway Administration guide on curing says proper curing lets concrete develop its full strength and durability. It says poor curing can damage the surface, including cracking.
We'll tell you how long your top needs to cure before it goes on your cabinets and you start using it.
Dust when concrete is cut
OSHA says sand, stone and concrete contain crystalline silica. It says tiny bits of it, at least 100 times smaller than ordinary sand, are made when concrete is cut, sawed, ground or drilled. OSHA calls silicosis an incurable lung disease that can lead to disability and death.
An OSHA and NIOSH hazard alert on stone countertops tells countertop firms to do as much of the work as they can in the shop instead of at your house. Whoever you hire, ask them where your top will be cut and how they keep the dust down.
What sets the price of concrete countertops
We price concrete countertops for your house once we've measured, and you get that quote in writing. Our price depends on the color and finish you choose, how much counter we cover, the edge you pick, and how many holes we cut for the sink and the cooktop, the burners set into the counter.
Not sure concrete is the one? We also fit quartz, granite, quartzite, marble, soapstone, solid surface and butcher block, and we can quote more than one.
What to get in writing
Ask for these in writing, whoever you hire:
- The color, finish and thickness of the top.
- Whether the top is made in a shop or poured in place at your house.
- A drawing of the layout, with every seam and cutout marked.
- Which edge you are getting and which sealer goes on the concrete.
- How long the top cures before it is fitted.
- Whether taking out and hauling away the old countertops is in the price.
- Who disconnects and reconnects the sink, faucet and cooktop.
Questions about concrete countertops in Hampton
Do I need a permit for new concrete countertops in Hampton?
The City of Hampton says you don't need a permit to replace a plumbing fixture in the same location, other than a gas water heater. Water lines, electrical wiring, gas lines and sheetrock (drywall) are on its list of work that does need one. If your new concrete top means moving the sink or adding an outlet, we'll check with the city's permit office with you before we start.
How do I clean concrete countertops?
FoodSafety.gov says to wash countertops with hot, soapy water, especially after they've held raw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs. On the concrete tops we fit, we'll tell you which cleaners are safe for the sealer we use.
Can you fit concrete on a bathroom vanity?
Yes, we fit concrete on bathroom vanity tops as well as kitchen counters, and we'll go through colors and finishes with you for either room.
Can you put concrete on just the island?
Yes, we can fit a concrete top on the island alone and another material on the rest of your counters, and quote the two together.
Can you replace my old laminate with concrete?
Yes, we can take out old laminate or tile tops and fit concrete in their place as part of a countertop replacement job.
Can you put in a backsplash at the same time?
Yes, we can. Once the concrete is set, we do backsplash installation, facing the strip of wall just above the counter with tile or stone that goes with it.
Can you fix a crack or chip in a concrete countertop?
Send us a photo, or we can come out and look. We'll tell you whether a countertop repair will hold or the piece should be replaced.
Get a quote for concrete countertops
Call us, or send the quote form with your ZIP code and the rooms you want done. We'll measure, go through colors, finishes and edges with you, and give you a written quote. To see the other countertops we fit, go to the Hampton Countertop Pros home page.
Ready to talk about your countertop job?
Send the quote form with your ZIP code and what you need. We will get back to you with a written quote.