Countertop Remnants in Chicago, Illinois
A remnant is the piece of granite, quartz or marble left over after a shop cuts a kitchen. Shops sell them for 30 to 60 percent less than full slab prices, and one remnant is enough for a vanity, a small island or a bar top. These are the countertop shops in and around Chicago. Call and ask what they have in your size.
24 countertop shops within 40 miles of Chicago
Nearest to the middle of Chicago first. We do not see their stock. Almost every fabrication shop keeps remnants, so call and ask what they have in the size you need.
- Pearlstone CuttersUnder 1 mi
Chicago, IL5.0 (30 reviews)
(773) 543-2372 Chicago, IL2.4 (119 reviews)
(773) 533-9806Chicago, IL4.9 (62 reviews)
(773) 772-5300- JC Granite2 mi
Chicago, IL4.4 (30 reviews)
(773) 844-2815 - CACJR Granite3 mi
Chicago, IL
(773) 565-4853 Chicago, IL3.3 (22 reviews)
(773) 935-6272- B & B Formica4 mi
Chicago, IL4.2 (21 reviews)
(773) 804-1015 Chicago, IL4.9 (33 reviews)
(773) 893-5259- Top Cabinetry4 mi
Chicago, IL5.0 (1 reviews)
(773) 253-5080 Chicago, IL3.9 (17 reviews)
(773) 293-7978- Kings Stoneworks5 mi
Chicago, IL5.0 (1 reviews)
(773) 801-1933 Chicago, IL
(773) 823-1990- City Decorum5 mi
Chicago, IL
(773) 754-0564 Chicago, IL
(888) 875-2039- WL Stone Works6 mi
Chicago, IL4.8 (51 reviews)
(773) 373-3323 Lincolnwood, IL4.9 (67 reviews)
(847) 673-2156- SV Stones8 mi
Melrose Park, IL5.0 (1 reviews)
(708) 223-4989 Chicago, IL
(773) 917-7800Franklin Park, IL4.9 (89 reviews)
(708) 209-9219- Select Surfaces9 mi
Franklin Park, IL5.0 (8 reviews)
(847) 260-5940 - Mp Stone9 mi
Bedford Park, IL5.0 (1 reviews)
(708) 491-6868 - Countertop City10 mi
Franklin Park, IL3.0 (2 reviews)
(773) 230-9048 - Elite Stone10 mi
Skokie, IL
(847) 738-1112 - Five Star Granite10 mi
Skokie, IL
(773) 971-1811
What a remnant costs
Expect $15 to $60 per square foot for the stone, depending on the material, plus $25 to $50 per square foot if the shop cuts, edges and installs it. These are broad US figures, not local prices.
Example: a 49 by 22 inch vanity top
- Size
- 7.5 sq ft
- Stone
- $112 to $449
- Cutting and install
- $187 to $374
- Total
- $299 to $823
Some shops have a minimum job charge that can push a very small piece above this.
What fits on a remnant
| Project | Typical size | Square feet |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom vanity | 25 to 61 in long, 22 in deep | 4 to 10 |
| Small kitchen island | 36 to 60 in long, 25 to 36 in deep | 6 to 15 |
| Bar or coffee station | 30 to 60 in long, 18 to 25 in deep | 4 to 10 |
| Laundry room counter | 50 to 70 in long, 25 in deep | 9 to 12 |
| Desk or table top | 40 to 60 in long, 24 to 30 in deep | 7 to 13 |
| Fireplace hearth or shelf | Up to 60 in long, 8 to 20 in deep | 2 to 8 |
A full kitchen almost never works. Most remnants are under 20 square feet, and two remnants will not match.
How to buy a remnant
- 1
Measure the finished size
Length and depth in inches, plus any sink or faucet holes. Add an inch if the top overhangs the cabinet.
- 2
Call the shops near you
Ask what remnants they have in your size and material. Stock changes every week, so the phone beats any website.
- 3
See the piece in person
Check it for cracks, chips and stains, and check the color in daylight. Photos hide a lot.
- 4
Ask what the price covers
A remnant price is often the stone only. Cutting, edging, the sink cutout and installation can be extra.
- 5
Get it in writing and put a hold on it
Good remnants sell fast. Ask the shop to tag the piece with your name once you agree a price.
Tell shops what you need
Describe the piece once. We pass it to SlabWise partner shops within 60 miles of you. Not every area has a partner shop yet, so call the shops listed above as well.