Angela, 1980s and 1990s master-planned tracts, Chino Hills
Countertop Replacement
- Material
- grey-veined quartz
- Size
- 36 sq ft kitchen
- Est. investment
- $2,800 to $3,700
- Est. duration
- 1 to 2 days
Original 1992 tile counters with lifting edges
Countertops in Chino Hills, CA
Riverside Custom Countertops has become the Inland Empire's leading specialist in countertop replacement for established homes, specializing in tile counter tear-out, grey-veined quartz kitchens, and matched granite island tops. We offer plywood sub-top checks and full-height slab backsplashes.
Swapping Aging Tile for Stone in Chino Hills Kitchens
Our team provides laser templating on the original cabinets, delivering modern kitchens for homes and long-wearing stone for both residential and commercial projects. Twelve years in business, 1,870 completed projects and our 1-year workmanship warranty stand behind every job, from a single island top for an opened-up kitchen to full multi-unit packages.
From the first pry bar under 30-year-old tile to the final bead of color-matched epoxy, our team handles every detail. Serving Chino Hills and neighboring Yorba Linda, Eastvale and Corona, we pull the old tile and leave stone that finally suits the house.
Request a free estimate, and our Chino Hills location manager will set up the laser template on a day that works for you.
Recent Countertop Projects in Chino Hills
Victor, near Chino Hills State Park, Chino Hills
Custom Kitchen Island Countertops
- Material
- Alaska White granite
- Size
- 40 x 80 inch island
- Est. investment
- $1,900 to $2,700
- Est. duration
- 3 to 5 hours
New island added in a kitchen opening project
Investment and duration figures are estimates. Your written quote sets the final price and schedule.
What you can hold us to
The Shop Behind Every Top
12 yearsCutting and installing stone from our Riverside shop
1,870Kitchens, islands, bars and commercial tops completed
1-year1-year workmanship warranty on seams, fit and sink mounting
35 milesFrom Riverside to Yorba Linda, Villa Park and Chino Hills
Angela lives in one of the 1980s and 1990s master-planned tracts, and her kitchen still had its original 1992 tile counters with lifting edges. We tore out to the cabinet frames, checked the plywood before anything new went on, then set grey-veined quartz across her 36 sq ft kitchen, an estimated $2,800 to $3,700 job that typically took 1 to 2 days on site. She kept her original cabinets and got a modern quartz kitchen on top of them.
Victor, who lives near Chino Hills State Park, added a new island while opening up his kitchen. We matched the perimeter granite slab lot so his 40 x 80 inch island in Alaska White granite reads as the same stone as the counters around it, an estimated $1,900 to $2,700 project and an estimated 3 to 5 hours of install.
Why Chino Hills Kitchens Are Due for New Counters
Chino Hills was horse property and dairy land until the mid-1970s, then filled in quickly through the 1980s and early 1990s as village-style master plans such as Butterfield Ranch, Rolling Ridge, Woodview and Los Serranos were built out before the city incorporated in 1991. Those kitchens were finished with tile counters and laminate in the same few years, which means thousands of them reached 30 years at roughly the same time. The tile is where it shows first: grout lines darken, edge pieces lift, and the backer under the sink softens.
That history shapes our job here. A Chino Hills replacement starts with a careful tear-out, because original tile is often set in a mortar bed that has to come off cleanly, followed by a plywood check before 3cm stone goes down. Most cabinets in these villages are still solid, so the money goes into the stone rather than new boxes.
Two more local conditions matter. The city sits near the Chino, Whittier and Yorba Linda faults and felt a magnitude 5.4 earthquake in 2008, so we mechanically mount every undermount sink with clips and epoxy rather than relying on silicone alone. And many homes sit on hillside streets with steep drives, so we plan the slab carry before the truck arrives.
Countertop Cost in Chino Hills
Most Chino Hills kitchen countertop replacements are estimated at roughly $2,100 to $4,800 for a 30 to 45 sq ft kitchen, and tile tear-out, the slab and the edge profile move the price most. Island additions and backsplashes are quoted on their own line.
| Chino Hills job | Est. investment | Est. time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen countertop replacement (30 to 45 sq ft) | Est. $2,100 to $4,800 per kitchen | Est. 1 to 2 days |
| Old countertop tear-out and haul-away | Est. $150 to $500 per project | Est. 2 to 5 hours |
| Kitchen island top | Est. $1,600 to $3,400 per island top | Est. 3 to 6 hours |
| Full-height slab backsplash | Est. $600 to $3,000 per backsplash | Est. 1 to 2 days |
| Waterfall edge drop | Est. $800 to $1,800 added per waterfall side | Est. 4 to 8 hours |
For the slab itself, engineered quartz is typically priced at $65 to $145 per sq ft installed and natural quartzite typically runs $85 to $185 per sq ft installed, which is why quartzite shows up mostly on the larger Vellano and hillside remodels.
All prices on this page are estimates for Chino Hills and are subject to change. The written quote that follows your laser template sets the final price and the install schedule, and it reflects the tear-out, the slab and the edge you pick.
Materials for Chino Hills Tile Replacements
Most owners replacing original tile here move to quartz countertops, which never need sealing, or to granite slab countertop installation for a stone that matches an existing island. For a showpiece, our quartzite and exotic stone countertops are tested with an acid test on a sample chip first.
Our Tile Tear-Out Process, Step by Step
The tear-out is the step that decides how the new counter sits, so we run it the same way every time. We remove the tile and mortar bed to the cabinet frames, check and replace any soft plywood, and confirm the cabinets are level. Then our estimator runs the digital laser template, the shop cuts and polishes the stone, and a crew of 2 to 3 installers sets it, typically 1 to 3 weeks after the template.
Why Chino Hills Families Trust One Manager
The same location manager covers Chino Hills and our Orange County jobs, so you deal with one person from the first visit to the final walk-through. Seams stay hairline at under 1/16 in. and away from the sink cutout, and every top carries our 1-year workmanship warranty on seams, fit and sink mounting.
Countertop Service Areas Near Chino Hills
We serve every Chino Hills village, from Los Serranos and Butterfield Ranch to the homes along Carbon Canyon Road, and we reach the city by State Route 71. Across the county line we also install in Yorba Linda kitchens, Villa Park estates and Eastvale homes, with every city listed on our service areas page.
Related Countertop Services in Chino Hills
Owners opening up a kitchen here often add custom kitchen island countertops, a waterfall edge countertop on the new island, or a full-height slab backsplash to replace the old tile wall, all part of a countertop replacement upgrade.
Chino Hills Countertop Questions
What does it cost to replace tile counters in Chino Hills?
A typical Chino Hills kitchen is estimated at roughly $2,100 to $4,800, plus tear-out, and your written quote sets the final price after the template.
Can new stone go on my original 1990s cabinets?
Usually yes, after a plywood check, which is what we did in Angela's kitchen.
Can a new island match my existing granite?
Often, if the same slab lot or a close match is available, as with Victor's Alaska White island.
How long does the job take?
Most kitchens take an estimated 1 to 2 days on site, with lead time typically 1 to 3 weeks from the template.
Do you work on hillside homes with steep driveways?
Yes, we plan the carry path before the install and bring enough installers for the slab.
What warranty do I get?
Every top carries our 1-year workmanship warranty, and engineered quartz also carries its maker's own warranty, typically 10 years to lifetime.
What deposit do you take?
Chino Hills jobs start with a deposit of 10% or $1,000 at most, whichever is less, and the rest is paid in progress payments.
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