Countertops in Hitchcock, TX

Countertops in Hitchcock are often a value decision. The median owner-occupied home here is valued at $188,300, lower than in most of the surrounding area, and homeowners want an upgrade that makes sense for the house. The good news is that quartz and granite come in a wide range of price points. We help you get a durable stone surface without spending more than the home calls for.

Ways to keep cost reasonable

• Choose a common color. Entry-level granite and basic quartz colors cost noticeably less than exotic slabs.
• Keep the edge simple. An eased edge is usually included; ornate profiles add cost.
• Use remnants for small pieces. A bathroom vanity or laundry folding counter can often come from leftover stone.
• Keep the layout. Replacing the top on existing cabinets avoids plumbing and cabinet costs.
• Skip a full-height backsplash if a 4-inch stone splash will do.

A town shaped by the railroad and the war

Hitchcock started in 1873 as a station on the line between Galveston and Houston, and around 1900 it was a vegetable shipping center. During World War II the Navy built Naval Air Station Hitchcock, with a wooden blimp hangar about 1,000 feet long and 200 feet tall. Hurricane Carla damaged the hangar in 1961, and its wooden parts were torn down in 1962; four concrete corner supports and the foundation still stand. After the war, some service members stayed, and the town incorporated on January 30, 1960. Housing in Hitchcock reflects those decades, with many older homes alongside newer ones.

Our six countertop services

1. Quartz countertops 2. Granite countertops 3. Kitchen countertop replacement 4. Bathroom vanity tops 5. Quartzite and marble countertops 6. Outdoor kitchen countertops

Vanity tops are a good first project

If the whole kitchen is not in the budget this year, a bathroom vanity top is a smart start. It is a smaller piece of stone, the install is usually quick, and a remnant can bring the price down. We can cut for one or two undermount sinks, match the faucet drilling to your fixtures and add a side splash where the vanity meets a wall.

A big, wet city limit

Hitchcock covers more than 91 square miles, and about a third of that is water. The city sits at 16 feet of elevation in low country near the bay. Hurricane Harvey hit hard in 2017, and city leaders said afterward that bankruptcy was a possibility in the post-storm environment. Many homes needed repairs. When we measure in a home that has had water, we look closely at the base cabinets. Stone weighs a lot, and cabinets with soft or swollen bottoms need repair or replacement before a new top goes on.

Long countryside drives, simple scheduling

With so much ground inside city limits, some Hitchcock homes sit on larger lots away from the town center. That does not change our process. We set a time to measure, return with the finished tops and install in one visit in most cases.

Outdoor counters on a budget

An outdoor counter does not have to be a full kitchen. A single run of granite beside the grill gives you a place to prep and serve. Granite holds up to sun and humidity and is often the most affordable stone for outdoor use.

Ask for a quote

Call (346) 521-5586 and tell us what you want to replace. We will measure, show you options at different price levels and leave a written quote.

Call (346) 521-5586