Countertops in Bloomfield, NJ

Countertops in Bloomfield often go onto kitchens in houses built during a growth spurt about a century ago. The township's population went from 15,070 in 1910 to 38,077 in 1930, and in the Brookdale section, farms were turned into residential streets after World War I. Many of those homes have had several kitchen makeovers since, and the current one often has solid cabinets topped with worn laminate or tile. Replacing just the countertop is the quickest way to change the room.

Why a top-only replacement makes sense

If the cabinet boxes are level and dry, there is usually no need to tear them out. A countertop replacement lets you:

• Keep the existing layout, plumbing and appliance spots
• Move up to quartz or granite and an undermount sink in one project
• Finish faster, with less dust and fewer trades than a full remodel
• Pair the new top with painted or refaced doors later if you want

We check cabinets at the measure. If a base is sagging or water-damaged, we tell you before you order stone, because a heavy top needs a solid base.

Half owners, half renters

Census estimates put Bloomfield's owner-occupied rate at 50.7%, so about half of homes are rented. That brings two different kinds of countertop jobs. Owner-occupants usually choose based on look and how they cook. Owners of two-family houses and rental units want something durable that cleans easily between tenants and does not need sealing. For rentals, we usually suggest a mid-tone quartz or a granite with plenty of movement, because both hide wear well and hold up to years of use.

Quartz as the everyday standard

For most Bloomfield kitchens, quartz is the material we recommend first. It resists stains, never needs sealing and comes in colors that suit both a 1920s house and a newer condo near the downtown station. Granite is the alternative for cooks who want natural stone that tolerates heat. For laundry rooms or a basement bar, solid surface and butcher block are budget-friendly options.

Older plumbing under the sink

In houses of this age, the plumbing beneath the sink may be older galvanized or mixed materials. When we remove the old top, we disconnect the sink carefully, and if the shutoff valves are stuck or the drain is corroded, we let you know so a plumber can deal with it before the new sink is set. Moving a sink to a new spot is a plumbing change that may need a township permit and a licensed plumber.

From industry to homes

Bloomfield was once home to big plants run by GE, Westinghouse and Schering, and to the Charms Candy Company. After World War II, the industrial base declined, and redevelopment of old properties in the early 21st century has turned the township more residential. In newer apartment and condo buildings, countertop jobs can involve the same building rules as in larger cities: insurance certificates, elevator bookings and set work hours.

Bathroom vanity tops

The bathrooms in many Bloomfield houses are compact. A new vanity top with an integrated or undermount sink is a small project that we can often cut from a leftover piece of your kitchen slab.

Free estimate and written quote

Call (201) 330-4028 or send photos of your kitchen. We measure, look at the cabinets and plumbing, and give you a written quote that lists the material, edge, sink type, removal of the old top and any repairs we noticed.

Call (201) 330-4028