A guide to countertop installation in New London: what the job involves, what separates a good installer from a risky one, and how we rank the 6 local pros.
Countertop installation covers everything between picking a slab and having a finished surface you can set a pot on: templating the existing cabinets, fabricating the material (quartz, granite, laminate, butcher block, or solid surface), cutting sink and cooktop openings, and setting the piece with proper support and seams. In older New London kitchens especially, installers also have to deal with out-of-square walls and cabinets that have settled over decades, which makes accurate templating more important than the material choice itself.
We track 6 countertop installers serving the New London area. When you're comparing them, focus on a few things: whether they template on-site with a laser or physical template rather than just going off cabinet measurements, how they handle seam placement and color-matching on multi-piece jobs, what their lead time is between template and install, and whether they carry their own liability coverage rather than subcontracting through a big-box retailer. Ask to see a finished kitchen in person if you can, since photos hide seam lines and edge finish quality.
Our rankings weigh licensing and insurance, verified reviews, response time, and how consistently a business follows through on scheduling and cleanup. For the full rundown of installers alongside cabinet and full-kitchen remodelers, see our ranked guide to kitchen remodelers in New London. If you want to know exactly how we score and vet local pros, read our methodology.
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6 businesses, scored on recent reviews. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is countertop installation, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist.
Staff arrive on time, complete jobs quickly, and leave no mess behind. Service spans kitchen work and broader home tasks, with named technicians Alejandro and Charlie earning repeated praise for communication and attention to detail.
Most projects finish on time with crew members who show up reliably and leave the workspace clean each day. Homeowners consistently praise Thiago (the owner) for responsiveness, fair pricing, and a team whose work is polished enough to rival magazine spreads. One buyer under contract reported a two-week wait for an estimate, though the overwhelming majority experienced quick turnaround and clear communication via a dedicated point of contact. Kitchen remodels receive particular mention for attention to structural detail: wall removal, beam installation, flooring, and new cabinetry executed smoothly while residents stayed in the home. The business also handles decks, patios, siding, and exterior work with the same finish-quality standard.
Every review is five stars. Reviewers consistently praise Travis and Erica for showing up on time, keeping a tidy workspace, and delivering meticulous work across diverse projects. Communication and responsiveness stand out; Erica manages timelines and updates proactively, while both build lasting customer relationships that lead to repeat bookings and strong word-of-mouth.
Most customers praise Express Kitchens for attentive design consultants and skilled installation crews who deliver quality cabinets and countertops at competitive prices. A minority report serious post-installation friction: one customer faced shipping errors, contested billing, and unresolved follow-up across two locations, leaving them out of pocket.
Most customers praise Yankee Remodeler for skilled work, clear communication during projects, and reliable on-time, on-budget delivery. Named staff like Mike Mahoney and Pete Doherty built strong reputations. However, recent complaints highlight slow response to initial inquiries, staff professionalism gaps, and a reported dismissal of an accessibility request from a potential client with a disability.
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All 13 reviews are five-star, praising T.J. Nelson for reliable delivery, honest dealing, and quality work across kitchens, baths, additions, and roofing. Customers value Ted's transparency and the crew's skill, with several noting long-term relationships spanning decades.
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Last updated 2026-09-14