Countertops in Monrovia, CA

Countertops in Monrovia often go into houses that were built long before anyone imagined a quartz slab. The townsite was laid out in 1886, the first lots sold on May 17 of that year, and the city incorporated on December 15, 1887, the fourth incorporated city in Los Angeles County. Another wave came in the 1920s: Monrovia issued a record number of building permits in 1923, and its population nearly doubled from 5,480 in 1920 to 10,890 in 1930. A kitchen from either era has its own quirks, and good countertop work starts by accepting them.

Walls that are not square

Houses that have stood for a century settle. Walls lean, corners run off 90 degrees and floors slope toward a long-gone back porch. A countertop measured with a tape and a guess will show every one of those flaws as a gap at the backsplash. We use a full template of each run, so the stone is cut to match the real wall line, and we shim the cabinets level before the top goes on. If a wall is badly out, we will tell you up front and suggest a backsplash detail that hides the difference.

Matching an old kitchen's character

Not everyone in an older house wants a kitchen that looks brand new. Honed granite, soapstone-look quartz and simple eased edges sit comfortably in vintage rooms, while a thick mitered edge can look out of place. For a bathroom, a single-piece vanity top with an undermount sink is a clean update that does not fight original tile or trim. Bring a photo of the room, and we will bring samples that suit it.

What we offer in Monrovia

• Quartz countertops in finishes from bright white to warm, matte tones
• Granite countertops for busy cooking areas
• Full kitchen countertop replacement, including removal of old tile and mortar beds
• Bathroom vanity tops for single and double sinks
• Quartzite and marble for feature islands
• Outdoor kitchen countertops for patios and barbecue stations

Outdoor counters near the foothills

Monrovia sits at about 571 feet in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, and wildlife from the nearby mountains, including black bears, coyotes, bobcats and mule deer, is known to roam neighborhoods and visit backyards. That changes how an outdoor kitchen should be planned. A solid stone top that wipes clean leaves fewer food smells than a porous surface, and enclosed storage below the counter with secure doors is better than open shelving. Granite and many quartzites handle direct sun well. Most indoor quartz is not rated for full outdoor sun and can fade or discolor, so we steer outdoor projects toward natural stone or products made for exterior use.

Renters and owners

Monrovia is close to an even split: about 46.3% of homes are owner-occupied, according to Census estimates. Many of our conversations here are with landlords updating a rental between tenants, and they usually want a durable quartz or granite that will hold up to years of different cooks. Owners replacing their own kitchen tend to spend more time on color and edge. Either way, the measure, written quote and install process are the same.

Call for an estimate

Phone (626) 654-3586 or request an estimate online. We visit, check the cabinets and walls, show samples, and leave you with a written quote covering material, edges, cutouts, tear-out and installation.

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