02 — Countertops
Countertops in Chilliwack, BC
01 / Scope
The surface, material character, and finishing details.
A countertop is the part of a kitchen you touch most. Its colour sets the tone of the room; its edge is felt a hundred times a day.
If you only need new countertops, that's a complete project in itself — you don't need to be renovating anything else.
What we’ll talk through
- Laminate
- Quartz
- Natural stone
- Butcher block
- Solid surface
02 / The details
Countertops: what to know.
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Choosing a countertop, in plain words
The countertop is the part of the kitchen you touch most. It sets the look of the room, and it has to stand up to hot pans, spills, kids' homework and daily cleaning.
There is no single best material. The right one depends on how you cook, how much care you want to give it, and what you'd like to spend. Here is a quick guide to the five surfaces we work with.
- Quartz: engineered stone with even colour and veining. It doesn't need sealing and resists stains. Use a trivet for hot pans.
- Granite: natural stone, so every slab is different. Very hard and good with heat. It is usually sealed to help resist stains.
- Laminate: the most budget-friendly choice. Today's patterns include convincing stone and wood looks, and it installs quickly.
- Solid surface: smooth, seamless runs and integrated sinks. Light scratches can be buffed out.
- Butcher block: warm wood, often used on an island or a baking station. It needs oiling from time to time.
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Can I change the countertops without new cabinets?
Usually, yes. If your cabinets are level, solid and laid out the way you like, a new countertop is a complete project on its own. It is one of the biggest visible changes you can make to a kitchen.
The before-and-after on this page is a good example. The cherry cabinets stayed. The dark countertop came off, and a white quartz island and new tops went on. If the cabinets do need work, the same team can do both.
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Kitchens, islands, vanities and more
We make countertops for:
- Kitchen counters, from a small galley to a large L-shape or U-shape
- Islands, including large single-slab islands with seating
- Bathroom vanity tops, with undermount or vessel sinks
- Laundry rooms, bars, desks and other built-ins
04
Edges, sinks and seams
Small details make a big difference. The edge profile changes how the counter looks and how it feels to lean on. A simple eased edge is clean and practical. Other profiles add detail.
Sink and cooktop cut-outs are planned before the countertop is made, so it helps to choose your sink, faucet and cooktop early. On long runs a seam may be needed. We place seams where they are least visible and away from the sink where we can.
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How a countertop job goes
Every job is a little different, but the steps are usually the same:
- A first conversation and your free quote
- Choosing the material, colour and edge, with samples
- Measuring once the cabinets are in place and level
- Making the countertop to those measurements, with the sink and cooktop openings
- Installation and a final walk-through with you
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How the free quote works
Getting a price from us is free, and there are no strings attached. You don't pay anything to get a quote, and you're under no pressure to go ahead.
- Tell us what you have in mind. The form takes about a minute, and photos or a plan help.
- Someone from the team gets in touch the way you asked, by phone or email, to talk it through.
- We arrange what's needed for an accurate price, such as measurements or a look at the room.
- You get a clear quote. If you say yes, one team looks after the job from start to finish.
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Where we work
Cheam Countertops has been part of Fraser Valley kitchens since 1995. Today, as Cheam Sardis, we install countertops in Chilliwack (including Sardis, Vedder, Promontory, Yarrow, Rosedale and Greendale), Abbotsford, Mission, Langley, Aldergrove, Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs and Hope.
In detail
Countertops in Chilliwack, one at a time.
- Quartz countertopsQuartz is an engineered stone that holds its colour, resists stains and doesn't need regular sealing. We help Chilliwack homeowners choose it, plan it around their cabinets and fit it properly.
- Laminate countertopsLaminate is the practical, affordable way to give a kitchen or bathroom a new surface, and today's patterns go well beyond the counters many of us grew up with. We help Chilliwack homeowners choose, measure and fit it.
- Granite countertopsNo two granite slabs are alike. Natural stone brings its own colour, veining and movement to a kitchen or bathroom, and we help Chilliwack homeowners choose it, plan it and care for it.
03 / Materials
Five surfaces, each with its own character.
- M1Laminate
- M2Quartz
- M3Natural stone
- M4Butcher block
- M5Solid surface
- M1 · Laminate
- An economical surface with a wide range of colours and patterns, including stone looks, and several edge options.
- M2 · Quartz
- Engineered stone that doesn't need regular re-sealing, available in a broad range of colours and textures.
- M3 · Natural stone
- Granite and other natural stones bring their own veining and character to a room.
- M4 · Butcher block
- Warm wood surfaces, often used on an island or a baking area.
- M5 · Solid surface
- Seamless runs and integrated sinks, with a finish that can be renewed if it scratches.
The edge
Felt a hundred times a day.
The shape of the edge changes how a counter looks and feels. These are common profiles we can talk through; what’s possible depends on the material you choose.
E1 · Eased
E2 · Bevel
E3 · Half bullnose
E4 · Full bullnose
Before and after
Same cabinets. New countertops.
The cherry cabinets stayed. The dark countertop came off, and a white quartz island and new tops went on. Drag the line to compare.
04 / Real jobs
Countertops we've installed.
Marble-look quartz on a blue island 
Marble-look island with sink 
Black matte countertop 
Granite island 
Bold-veined island 
Vanity top, vessel sink 
New top, original cabinets 
Big white island
05 / Questions
Plain answers.
Can I replace just my countertops?
Yes. New countertops are a complete project in themselves. You don't need to be renovating anything else.
Do I need new cabinets to get new countertops?
Often not. If your cabinets are level, sound and laid out the way you like, replacing only the surface can make sense. We'll talk it through with you.
Which materials can I choose from?
Quartz, granite, laminate, solid surface and butcher block. We'll help you pick the one that suits how you cook and clean, and what you'd like to spend.
Which areas do you serve?
We're based in Chilliwack and work across the Fraser Valley: Chilliwack, Sardis, Vedder, Promontory, Yarrow, Rosedale, Abbotsford, Mission, Langley, Aldergrove, Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs and Hope.
How much will it cost?
Every home and every project is different, so we don't publish prices. Instead, we give you a free quote for your project, with no strings attached. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll price your job, not an average.
How long does a project take?
We don't give timelines before we understand the project. Once we do, we'll explain the sequence of work and what it means for your household before anything starts.
06 / Free quote