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Engineered quartz countertops, fabricated in-house since 1999

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Cambria, MSI, LG Viatera, Hanstone, Silestone. Authorized dealer on all five. Free in-home measure. Installed in 7 to 10 days.

Calacatta-pattern quartz countertop installed in a Chicago suburban kitchen by Granite Solution One
  • Cambria authorized dealer
  • MSI Q certified
  • Cosentino + Silestone dealer
  • Lifetime + 10-year warranties
  • Free in-home measure
Manufacturer warranty included

Cambria lifetime warranty on every install

Cambria's residential warranty is lifetime when installed by an authorized fabricator. We are one. Full warranty paperwork in your install packet, with no fine print between you and Cambria. MSI is 10 years, Hanstone 10 years, Topzstone 25 years.

Why people pick quartz

Quartz is the most popular kitchen surface we install today. It's an engineered stone, about 90% crushed natural quartz mixed with resin and pigment. The result is a slab that's harder than granite, completely non-porous, and never needs sealing.

Because the pattern is engineered, you get a consistent look across every slab. You can walk into our showroom, point at a sample, and know your finished kitchen will look exactly like it. That's a real difference from natural stone, where every slab is one of a kind.

Quartz vs granite vs quartzite

The three most-asked-about kitchen surfaces, side by side. We fabricate all three in-house, so you can pick what fits your kitchen and budget.

Quartz This page

Material origin
Engineered. 90% crushed quartz + resin
Sealing required?
No. Ever.
Stain resistance
Excellent (non-porous)
Heat tolerance
Use a trivet to protect resin
Pattern consistency
Predictable. Same across slabs
Price installed
$50 to $120 per sq ft
Best for
Low-maintenance daily kitchens

Granite

Material origin
100% natural igneous stone
Sealing required?
Yes. Every 1 to 2 years.
Stain resistance
Good when sealed
Heat tolerance
Excellent. Hot pans okay
Pattern consistency
One of a kind per slab
Price installed
$45 to $85 per sq ft
Best for
Natural look with the lowest price

Quartzite

Material origin
100% natural metamorphic stone
Sealing required?
Yes. Every 2 to 3 years.
Stain resistance
Good when sealed
Heat tolerance
Excellent. Hot pans okay
Pattern consistency
One of a kind per slab
Price installed
$85 to $130 per sq ft
Best for
Premium look, marble feel

Why buy your quartz from us

No. 01

Authorized dealer status

Cambria authorized. MSI certified. Cosentino dealer. Silestone dealer. Topzstone dealer. Authorized status means you get the full manufacturer warranty, not a watered-down version.

No. 02

Lifetime Cambria warranty

Cambria's residential warranty is lifetime when installed by an authorized fabricator. MSI is 10 years. Hanstone is 10 years. Topzstone is 25 years. Full coverage on every install.

No. 03

We don't outsource fabrication

Every slab is cut in our own shop in Crestwood or Dyer. Our senior fabricator has 26 years on the saw. No middleman markup. No quality drift.

No. 04

Pick the exact slab

Walk our showroom and choose the specific piece for your kitchen. We send a layout to approve before we make a single cut. Zero guesswork.

No. 05

Fast turnaround

From your first call to install day is usually 7 to 10 business days. Same timeline you'd wait for a tile contractor, but you get stone.

No. 06

Fixed price after measure

Every quote is locked once we do the free in-home measure. No mid-project surprises. No add-on creep.

How a quartz install runs

From your first call to a finished kitchen. Usually 7 to 10 business days end to end.

  1. 01 Day 1

    Free in-home measure

    A fab tech comes out with a digital templater. No charge, no pressure. Bring questions about brand and pattern.

  2. 02 Day 2

    Quote in 24 hours

    Single locked price, including sink, edges, and taxes. Easy to compare to other shops.

  3. 03 Days 3-4

    Pick your slab in our showroom

    See Cambria, MSI Q, Hanstone, and Silestone samples in person. Take one home for a day if you need to color-match.

  4. 04 Days 5-9

    Cut by our senior fabricator

    Every cut, every polish, every cutout happens in our shop. Not shipped out to a third party.

  5. 05 Day 10

    Install in one day

    Crew shows up, installs, cleans up, walks the finished work with you. You sign off before they leave.

Also available

We fabricate every major countertop material. Quartz is our most popular, but we install all of these in-house.

Granite countertop slab sample

Granite

Natural stone, heat-resistant, built to last decades.

Quartzite countertop slab sample

Quartzite

Harder than granite, more etch-resistant than marble.

Marble countertop slab sample

Marble

Italian and domestic. Polished, honed, or brushed.

Dekton countertop slab sample

Dekton

Ultra-compact surface. UV-stable for indoor and outdoor.

Soapstone countertop slab sample

Soapstone

Soft to the touch, naturally heat-resistant.

Brands we're authorized to install

Cambria logo
MSI Q logo
Hanstone logo
Cosentino logo
Silestone logo
Wilsonart logo

What homeowners say

"Measurements were done very quickly, and just one week later the countertops were installed perfectly. The whole process was smooth and professional. Great prices, very nice, honest service. I absolutely love my new kitchen countertops."

Marta L.
Chicago area

"Everyone at Granite Solutions 1 was phenomenal. From the staff inside the office to the on-site crew, all made it a great experience. The final countertop in our master bathroom looks beautiful and fits perfectly. Good old-fashioned customer service and quality craftsmanship."

Nicholas D.
Chicago area

"Great job from start to finish. Everything ran smoothly. I would highly recommend Granite Solutions 1."

Maryanne R.
South suburbs

Quartz countertop questions

Does quartz need to be sealed?

No. Quartz is non-porous, so liquids can't soak in. You'll never need to seal it, ever. That's the single biggest care advantage over granite or marble.

How does quartz compare to granite?

Quartz is harder, completely non-porous, and lower maintenance. Granite is 100% natural and has more visual variation. Both are 5-star surfaces. Quartz is the easier daily-living choice.

Can I put a hot pan on quartz?

Use a trivet. Quartz handles heat well, but extreme temperature shock can damage the resin binders over time. A trivet or pad protects your warranty.

Is quartz stain-resistant?

Yes. Wine, coffee, oil, and ink wipe off cleanly. Because the surface doesn't have pores, nothing soaks in. Daily cleaning is just soap and water.

What's it cost per square foot installed?

Quartz runs from $50 to $120 per square foot installed, depending on brand and pattern. Calacatta-look quartz costs more than solid colors. We'll quote your exact kitchen at the free measure.

Is the warranty really lifetime?

Cambria's residential warranty is lifetime when installed by an authorized fabricator. We are one. MSI is 10 years, Hanstone is 10 years, Topzstone is 25 years. The paperwork is in your install packet.

What's included in the price?

Material, install, taxes, sink cutout, stainless steel sink, eased and beveled edges, and the free in-home measure. Removal of your old countertops costs extra. Plumbing reconnect is on your plumber.

Can I bring my own quartz slab?

Yes, with a fabrication fee. Most customers prefer picking from our showroom because they can see and feel the exact piece. If you've already bought a slab elsewhere, we'll cut and install it.

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