Our customers often inquire about repairing or modifying their existing stone or solid surface countertops. In this blog, we will take a deeper dive into several common scenarios and help answer the question: “Which is the best/more economical solution, repairing or purchasing new?”
Sometimes the answer may surprise you. Read on for some solid practical advice.
What to Expect When Contacting Eastern Surfaces?
Customers often call us to ask if we can help them change or modify their existing countertops, whether we originally installed them or not. Scenarios can include making space for a new range, upgrading a sink, or hoping to use the countertops elsewhere in their home. In some cases, the countertops may need a refresh or chip/crack repair.
To give you the best recommendation, our sales associates will ask for some information. They need photos of the area and the job location. They also need details about the current materials. Finally, they’ll look to understand what you’re hoping to accomplish.
Some situations may be straightforward, and a technician can effectively accomplish them with a service call. Other times, the request may be theoretically possible, but the cost of the fix might out-pace the reward, such as wanting a different style/model of undermount sink or trying to reuse countertops in another room or with a modified cabinet layout.
In cases like this, the cost and amount of labor to uninstall, re-fabricate, and reinstall may price you into the new countertop category. Not to mention, these types of projects can run the risk of damaging the existing countertops. As skilled as our installers are, we can’t guarantee that breakage will not happen during uninstalling, transporting, or reinstalling.
When to Consider Replacing Your Countertops?
There are other reasons why you may want to start fresh and explore getting a quote for new countertops. One is that there are so many affordable options in the market today. You can check them all out by calling and scheduling a showroom appointment. Depending on the age of your original stone or solid surface tops, purchasing new may be worthwhile to bring your space up to date and enhance the overall value of your home.
Ultimately, every situation is unique and needs to be explored to come up with the best solution. Consult with one of our knowledgeable sales associates to see which path will make the most sense and be the most cost-effective for you. Sometimes the level of involvement to repair can make it comparable to replacement options, of which there are many. At Eastern Surfaces, we offer something for every style and budget.
