Kitchen Countertop Replacement in Henderson, NV

Kitchen countertop replacement is the biggest visual change you can make to a kitchen without tearing out the cabinets. If your boxes are solid and the layout works, new tops, a new sink and a new backsplash can make a 1990s or 2000s Henderson kitchen look current for a fraction of what a full remodel costs. Fixr puts a typical national countertop job at about $1,400 to $5,250, against much higher totals for new cabinets.

What we usually replace

Henderson grew fast, from about 65,000 people in 1990 to roughly 175,000 in 2000 and more than 250,000 by 2010. Homes from those decades in Green Valley, Anthem, Seven Hills, MacDonald Ranch and the newer Inspirada streets often still have the builder's choice: post-formed laminate, 4-inch ceramic tile with grout lines that never come clean, or entry-level granite with a thin eased edge and a drop-in sink. All three are easy to remove.

Checking the cabinets first

Stone is heavy, and a new top shows every flaw in the cabinets under it. At the estimate we check:

• Level: runs that dip or rise more than a shim can fix
• Sink base: water damage or swollen particleboard from past leaks
• Fastening: boxes screwed to each other and to the wall
• Dishwasher: how it will mount once the old top's brackets are gone

If something needs repair, we tell you before quoting the stone.

What happens on tear-out day

We cover floors and cabinet faces, shut off the water and disconnect the sink and dishwasher, then lift or cut out the old top. Laminate and tile usually come off in pieces; old granite is separated at the seams. Tile backsplash often comes off with it, and the drywall behind may need patching. Removal runs about $50 to $300 in Fixr's figures, or $5 to $15 per square foot in Forbes Home's, and we list it on your quote either way. We haul away the old material.

Template, then install

With the old top off, we template the bare cabinets so the new top fits the walls as they really are, which in many homes is not quite square. The new top is cut, sink and cooktop openings included, and installed on a second visit. A typical kitchen goes in within a day. The plumber or our installer reconnects the faucet, drain and disposal; Forbes Home lists plumbing disconnect and reconnect at about $150 to $400.

Pick the material for how you cook

Most replacements in Henderson go to quartz or granite. Quartz suits families who want no sealing and an even color. Granite suits sunny kitchens and cooks who set hot pans down. Quartzite and marble suit people who want natural veining and accept more care. We explain the trade-offs at the measure, including how each handles the city's very hard water.

Budgeting the extras

• New undermount sink and faucet, since old drop-in sinks rarely fit new stone
• Backsplash, from a 4-inch stone splash to full-height tile or slab
• Edge upgrade beyond eased or square
• Electrical work if outlets need to move

All of these appear as separate lines on your quote so you can decide.