A master-planned community built around a golf club

Countertops in Southern Highlands, NV

Premium indoor stone and outdoor kitchen tops that can take the southwest sun.

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High-End Surfaces, Indoors and Out

Countertops in Southern Highlands are often a design decision as much as a practical one. The community surrounds the Southern Highlands Golf Club, which opened in 1999, and Wikipedia lists the median household income at $138,134. Owners here are frequently looking at quartzite, book-matched marble, large-format quartz and full outdoor kitchens. We bring samples of each and talk honestly about which surfaces fit how you cook and entertain.

Picking a premium stone

Quartzite is a natural stone that is very hard and handles heat well, with patterns that look like marble. It needs sealing. Marble is beautiful and classic but softer; it etches from acids and suits owners who like a lived-in patina. Quartz gives the cleanest, most consistent look and needs no sealing, and many premium quartz lines now mimic marble veining closely. Granite remains a strong natural choice for heavy cooking. For large islands, we discuss slab size early, because a seam-free island may require a jumbo slab.

Outdoor kitchens and desert sun

Many Southern Highlands homes have backyards built for entertaining. Las Vegas sees around 310 sunny days a year and an average of 78 days at or above 100°F, with July highs averaging 104.5°F. That is hard on outdoor materials. Many quartz products are made with resins that can fade or discolor in sustained UV, so for outdoor kitchens we usually recommend granite, quartzite or another natural stone rated for exterior use. Lighter colors stay cooler to the touch in summer. We also plan overhangs and seams with heat expansion and monsoon rain in mind.

Homes from the late 1990s on

Southern Highlands began with federal land exchanges completed in 1996 and 1997, under developer Olympic Group. It was first planned as an 1,850-acre community with 6,000 to 8,000 homes; by 2005 about 7,000 had been built, with approval for up to 10,400. The earliest kitchens are now well over 20 years old, and even upscale finishes from that era, such as tumbled tile backsplashes and busy granite, are being replaced with cleaner modern stone.

Services we offer here

Quartz countertops for kitchens, bars and laundry rooms
Quartzite and marble countertops for statement islands
Granite countertops for kitchens and outdoor grills
Full kitchen countertop replacement
Bathroom vanity tops for primary suites and guest baths
Outdoor kitchen countertops built for sun exposure

Association rules

Southern Highlands has a community association and its own private security department. Interior countertop work rarely needs design approval, but outdoor kitchens and other exterior changes commonly go through an association's review. Check with your association before starting a backyard project. The community is in unincorporated Clark County, within the town of Enterprise, so building questions go to the county.

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Call (725) 433-0381 to schedule a visit. We measure, review slab options and give you a written quote that itemizes material, fabrication, edges and installation.

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Southern Highlands Background

A golf community since 1999. The Southern Highlands Golf Club opened in 1999, and the master-planned community was built around it in the southern foothills of the Las Vegas Valley, ZIP code 89141.
Built on exchanged federal land. Olympic Group completed BLM land exchanges in October 1996 and April 1997. The plan called for 1,850 acres and 6,000 to 8,000 homes; by 2005 about 7,000 homes were built, with approval for up to 10,400.
Upscale households. Wikipedia lists Southern Highlands' median household income at $138,134 and average household net worth at $819,866. Olympia Ridge Estates offers lots from one-half acre to multiple acres.
Strong sun for outdoor tops. Las Vegas averages about 310 sunny days a year with bright sunshine 86% of daylight hours, and 78 days a year at or above 100°F, which affects outdoor countertop material choice.

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Southern Highlands Questions

Can I use quartz on my outdoor kitchen in Southern Highlands?

We usually advise against standard indoor quartz outside. Many quartz products contain resins that can fade or yellow under constant UV, and Las Vegas averages around 310 sunny days a year. Granite or exterior-rated quartzite is the safer choice for a backyard grill or bar.

Is quartzite the same as quartz?

No. Quartzite is a natural stone quarried in slabs. Quartz countertops are engineered from crushed quartz and resin. Quartzite handles heat and UV better but needs sealing; quartz is more uniform and nearly maintenance-free indoors.

Will my association need to approve the work?

Indoor countertop replacement typically does not require design review. Outdoor kitchens and other exterior changes often do, so check with your association before planning a backyard project.

Can you make a large island without a seam?

Often, yes, if the island fits within an available jumbo slab. We measure the island first and then look at slab sizes in your chosen material. If a seam is unavoidable, we place it where it is least visible.

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