Countertop Installation in Buffalo, NY

For Buffalo's pre-1930 homes, we recommend materials that complement period architecture while offering modern durability. Honed granite in neutral tones works beautifully with Victorian woodwork, while marble countertops (particularly Carrara or Calacatta) suit Art Deco kitchens. These natural stones handle Buffalo's lake effect snow moisture better than laminate, and their weight is well-supported by the solid construction typical of early 20th-century homes. For Craftsman bungalows, quartzite offers the handcrafted look with superior durability.

Buffalo Doubles often feature compact kitchens where seam placement is critical. We strategically position seams at sink cutouts or stove locations where they'll be less visible, and away from high-traffic prep areas. For quartz and granite, we use color-matched epoxy and book-match slabs to minimize seam visibility. In many Buffalo Doubles, an L-shaped layout allows us to use two slabs meeting at the corner, creating the most inconspicuous seam placement possible while maintaining structural integrity.

Buffalo's industrial-era homes often feature solid wood cabinets that can support granite or quartz with proper reinforcement. We inspect the cabinet box construction and typically add plywood subtops and support brackets to distribute weight evenly. Original built-in cabinets from the 1920s are usually sturdy enough with minor reinforcement, but if you have later-added thin particleboard cabinets, we may recommend cabinet upgrades. The good news is that Buffalo's older homes generally have robust framing that handles the additional load well.