Countertop Repair in Hampton, VA
We fix chipped, cracked and worn countertops in kitchens and bathrooms across Hampton, Virginia.
- Quotes in writing
- 17 areas covered
Hampton Countertop Pros repairs countertops in homes across Hampton. We look at the damage first, then tell you whether a repair will hold or the piece should be replaced.
What we repair
We fill chips along the edge or around the sink with a resin that sets hard, tinted to match your top. We fill cracks in stone and quartz tops and smooth them down. We clean out and refill seams, the joints where two pieces of countertop meet, when they have opened up or gone dark. We also polish dull spots on marble, sand out marks on butcher block, and redo the loose or moldy seal along the wall and around the sink.
Dull spots on marble
The U.S. Geological Survey says marble is mainly made of the mineral calcite, which dissolves readily in weak acid. It says that when acids react with the calcite in marble, the stone's surface turns rough and some of the stone is lost. We polish out light dull marks like these on site. If the marks run deep, we'll tell you before we start.
Worn butcher block
The U.S. Forest Service's Wood Handbook says wood takes on moisture from the air around it. We sand out scratches, stains and burns on butcher block tops, then oil the wood again. OSHA says wood dust becomes a potential health problem when particles from sanding and cutting get into the air, so we keep the dust down and clean up as we go.
Dust when we repair stone and quartz
We do most repairs in your kitchen, not in a shop. OSHA says very small particles of crystalline silica are made when stone is cut, ground or drilled. A report in the CDC's library says that when workers cut, polish and finish engineered stone slabs, large quantities of silica dust can be released. An OSHA and NIOSH hazard alert says that when work can't be done in the shop, it should be done outdoors where possible, with water used to keep the dust down. We use water when we grind or polish your top, and we cover nearby cabinets and floors before we start.
Sinks, caulk and mold
Where the top meets the wall or the sink, we run a bead of caulk, a soft sealant that keeps water out of the gap. The EPA's mold guide says the key to mold control is moisture control. It says not to caulk over moldy surfaces, and to clean up the mold and dry the surfaces first. So when we take out old caulk and find mold under it, we clean and dry the area before we seal it again.
What sets the price of a repair
We price countertop repair for your house once we've seen the damage, and you get that quote in writing. Our price depends on the material, how many chips or cracks there are, how long the cracks run, whether a seam needs to be opened and filled again, and how much polishing or sanding the top needs.
What to get in writing
Ask for these in writing, whoever you hire:
- Each spot being repaired, and what will be done to it.
- How close the color match is likely to be.
- Whether the sink has to come out for the repair.
- How long to wait before you use the counter again.
- What happens if the repair shows the piece can't be saved.
Questions about countertop repair in Hampton
Can you fix a chip so I can't see it?
We tint the filler to match your top as closely as we can. When we look at the chip, we'll tell you how well we think it will blend in, before we start.
Can a cracked countertop be repaired?
We look at how long the crack is, whether the two sides sit level, and whether the cabinet under it is solid. If the cabinet has sunk or bent out of level, we fix the support first and then fill the crack.
Do I need a permit for a countertop repair 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. If a repair means lifting your sink out and setting it back in the same spot, we'll go over that rule with you before we start.
My sink leaked into the cabinet. What should I do first?
The EPA's mold guide says that if wet or damp areas are dried within 24 to 48 hours after a leak, in most cases mold will not grow. Dry the cabinet out as fast as you can, then call us to look at the top and the seal around the sink.
Can you repair laminate countertops?
We can fill small chips in laminate and glue down edges that have lifted. If the top layer has peeled or the board under it has swollen from water, we'll tell you it's time for countertop replacement instead.
Can you repair a countertop another company fitted?
Yes, we can repair tops that someone else fitted, as long as the material is one we work with.
How long does a repair take?
We tell you when we quote, because it depends on how much there is to fix and what the top is made of.
Get a quote for countertop repair
Call us, or send the quote form with your ZIP code and a photo of the damage. We'll look at it, tell you what we can fix, and give you a written quote. To see the 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.