Quartz & Granite Countertops in Fort Worth, TX

Elite Stone Countertop Design is based in Dallas, TX, and Fort Worth is the other half of the area we work in. Serving Dallas-Fort Worth and surrounding areas is how we describe ourselves, and in Fort Worth we serve homeowners, builders and contractors: countertops measured in your home, custom fabricated and professionally installed. Call (469) 478-0220 for a free estimate.

Countertops in Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth sits 31.9 miles west of downtown Dallas in a straight line, at the west end of Dallas-Fort Worth. The US Census (ACS 2024 5-year) counts 963,194 people and 373,948 housing units, in Tarrant County and parts of Denton, Johnson, Parker and Wise counties.

The median Fort Worth home was built in 1994, but the city has old houses and new ones in large numbers:

• 33.7% built before 1980. Older houses with older kitchens.
• 22.9% built 1980-1999. Houses on their first or second set of tops.
• 43.4% built 2000 or later. Newer subdivisions, many still on builder tops.

Owners live in 57% of occupied homes, and 64.8% of housing units are detached houses. So the work here splits three ways: replacement in older homes, upgrades in newer ones, and new construction.

Countertop Replacement in Older Fort Worth Homes

A house built before 1980 has usually had its kitchen redone at least once, often with ceramic tile set on a mortar bed or laminate glued to a plywood deck. Replacing that top starts with what comes off and what is found under it:

• The old top and its deck. Tile comes off with its mortar, and the plywood under it often goes too. A 3 cm quartz or granite slab spans the cabinets on its own; a 2 cm slab usually needs a plywood subtop.
• The cabinets. Older cabinets settle with the house. A run that is out of level or a box that has come loose from the wall is shimmed and refastened before we measure, because rigid stone won't follow a sag.
• The walls. Walls in older houses are rarely straight, so the template follows the wall and the back edge of the stone is cut to match.

Our kitchen countertops page goes through the stones and layouts in more detail.

Upgrading Builder Tops in Newer Fort Worth Homes

In the newer part of the city, many kitchens still have what the builder put in: an entry-level granite or a plain quartz and a small island. The cabinets are usually sound and level, a good base for an upgrade:

• A new stone on the same cabinets. The old top comes off and a new one is templated on the existing boxes. New granite laid over old granite is rarely a good idea: it raises the counter, crowds the range and dishwasher, and doubles the weight on the cabinets.
• A bigger island top. A seating overhang of 10 to 12 inches is typical, and a deeper one needs brackets or corbels under it.

New Construction and Builders in Fort Worth

We work with home builders and general contractors on new houses. On new construction the countertop comes late: the cabinets are set and fastened, the sink and faucet are chosen, and then each house is measured on its own cabinets, even where the floor plan repeats. A builder who runs one stone and edge across several houses gets matching kitchens, and a custom home can go its own way. Our multifamily and commercial page covers how we work with builders, contractors and property managers on larger jobs.

Granite and Quartz Countertops in Fort Worth

Most Fort Worth kitchens come down to granite or quartz, and the city's water is part of that choice. Fort Worth's 2025 Water Quality Report lists total hardness at 108 to 150 ppm, or 6 to 9 grains per gallon. Water like that leaves mineral spots and a white film around the faucet and wherever a wet glass sits.

• Granite is natural stone and slightly porous. Sealed, it keeps water and minerals on the surface, where a quick wipe takes them off. Left to dry again and again, the film builds up and dulls the polish around the sink.
• Quartz is engineered from ground quartz and resin, so it needs no sealing and the film wipes off. Its resin dislikes a hot pan straight from the stove, so trivets stay out.

Either way, mild dish soap and a dry cloth beat harsh or acidic cleaners, which can wear down a sealer or the polish.

How a Countertop Job Goes in Fort Worth

• Free estimate. Call (469) 478-0220. Estimates are free, with no obligation.
• Measuring. We come to your home for measurements, on cabinets that are installed and level.
• Fabrication. The stone is cut, edged and polished to the template, with the sink and cooktop openings cut to your fixtures.
• Installation. The old top comes out, the new one is set, the seams are joined and the sink is mounted. A licensed plumber reconnects the sink and faucet. Our countertop installation page covers each step.

The City of Fort Worth's permit guidance says: "Permits are not required for 'cosmetic' remodels (floor or wall covering, cabinets, counter tops, shelving, etc.) or plumbing fixture replacement." Moving a sink or a gas line is different: that is a licensed plumber's job, and the city requires a plumbing permit for moving plumbing.

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