Countertop Installation

Countertops set the tone for your kitchen's style and determine how the space performs for daily cooking, meal prep, and entertaining. New Brunswick homeowners choose from several materials, each with distinct trade-offs. Quartz (engineered stone) has become the most popular choice in NB — non-porous, zero maintenance, consistent patterns, and available from local fabricators at $60-$120 per square foot installed.

Granite remains popular for its natural uniqueness at $55-$110/sq ft installed, though it requires annual sealing. Butcher block adds warmth at $40-$80/sq ft but needs regular oiling and is vulnerable to water damage around sinks. Laminate is the budget champion at $20-$45/sq ft with dramatically improved designs that convincingly mimic stone. Solid surface (Corian-type) offers seamless sinks and easy repair at $50-$90/sq ft.

The fabrication and installation process for stone countertops involves templating (measuring your exact cabinet layout with laser precision), cutting and polishing at the fabricator's shop, and on-site installation — typically a 2-3 week turnaround in NB. Most NB fabricators are based in Moncton, Saint John, or Fredericton, with delivery and installation available province-wide.