I don't normally write reviews, but in this case, it is a must. Winkhel - Countertop Guru - lives up to his name. We moved to the D.C. area in September and decided to put a kitchen in the finished basement for my mother. We put our kitchen in with the help of Home Depot and an independent contractor, but when it came to the counter tops, our price point would only support laminate (I couldn't believe how high the quote!) After our contractor said we could probably get granite for about the same price, we decided to check around for prices. Winkhel was the first business I called - his website was impressive, especially his special offer on certain granite colors. He came to the house within a few days, was very thorough, and was able beat Home Depot's laminate price with his granite price! We chose Baltic Brown; he brought a beautiful slab of granite and we are thrilled with the results. After about a month, we decided the kitchen wasn't large enough - we called Winkhel - he fit us in during a busy holiday season.....searched high and low for a piece of granite to match the one already installed...and had it done before our families arrived for the holidays..........he is honest, hard working, professional, and just an all around good guy. Highly, highly recommend him! Betty read more

I started looking for new countertops at Lowes and Home Depot, and it was a waste of time. They don't offer free estimates, and they give you separate prices for the countertop, sink, faucet, and removal of the old countertops. They said they could provide a plumber for another price, but only for certain brands. Then I started looking at small companies on the internet and found that Countertop Guru was offering the lowest price on granite. His price included everything, and it was the same price that a formica installation would have been at the big stores. I called Winkhel, and he came to my house to explain the process and talk to me about options for my countertops. Two weeks after I picked out the slab, he came to my house on a Saturday and completed the entire installation including removal of the old countertops and plumbing. The new countertops, sink, and faucet look even better than I expected, and they make my 20 year old kitchen look like new. I'm very glad I decided to use Countertop Guru and would definitely use him again. read more

Winkhel is truly a "guru" when it comes to countertop repairs. Our Corian, though nearly twenty years old, was in generally excellent shape except for a couple of hairline cracks. Full replacement would have been expensive and wasteful, so we were happy to be able to find someone who could do a repair for a tiny fraction of that cost. I'm happy to report that the repaired sections are completely invisible. We had scraps of the original material that he was able to use to patch in, so exact color match was no problem. Once the patches were made, he even went so far as to buff our entire 15' length of counter to assure that the surface finish was consistent. Winkhel and Luis were a pleasure to work with: neat, polite, and very accommodating of our schedule. They worked on Sunday morning to make sure that the repair was done before another contractor was due to start on another project on Monday. Everything was cleaned up meticulously so that we could begin using our kitchen without delay. We would go out of our way to use this company again! read more

What can I say about this company. Not only was Winkhel very personable but he was also very professional. You can tell right off the bat that he cares about his company and he takes pride in what he does. He was responsive to our questions and concerns and was very good in giving you a heads up with any issues. For example, the granite that we chose at the warehouse had a crack on it so he was able to find one similar to it and alerted me right away so I can choose another one or go with what he picked. He was also great at giving us a heads up if he was going to be late. It's hard to find great customer service these days. Winkhel and his crew by far exceeds that and was true to every word. We found him based on these reviews and I want to thank everyone for their comments. We are so happy with our countertops and we will certainly use them again in the future. They also stayed within our budget, which helped a lot since we just spent a lot of money on our kitchen cabinets. I highly recommend The Countertop Guru. read more

I came across Countertop Guru (CG) while searching on the internet, and took a chance. My prime need was a new granite countertop, and was also considering the backsplash and some complex kitchen exhaust ductwork along with a range hood. Winkhel from CG worked with us patiently as we took our own sweet time making up and changing our minds for the granite stone. He also brought another guy Hoolio with him to do the additional work. Their work was flawless, and they worked patiently - never in a hurry to finish the job for the sake of finishing - which is a quality I seldom see in contractors. We are very happy with our new kitchen, and I would not hesitate at all to recommend Winkhel and CG to anyone. Not but not the least, their price was also very competitive. read more

I cannot be happier with the repair work that was done on my granite countertop by Mr. Winkhel's team. Superb job!! My countertop looks as good as new. I found this service very reliable and will use it again in the future. I am impressed by the attention to details and how the team took me through the process step by step. I was initially hesitant to have the repair done afraid that the countertop could look worse. However, I was explained to in details with patience on their part. Their confidence and expertise put my mind at complete ease and I am highly appreciative for the great outcome. I highly recommend this company to those in search of reliable services. Shirin T. read more

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new kitchen countertop freshly installed by Winkhel and crew at the Countertop Guru. I was thinking laminate, but Winkhel took the time to show me some different options which were also reasonably priced. He worked with me (very patiently) to get a beautiful solution which was still within my budget. We have been doing a lot of work on the house, but honestly, that new countertop is my favorite piece! The whole process was easy and quick. Winkhel worked the weekend to get the counter installed before we moved in. I highly recommend Winkhel and his company. A pleasure to work with read more

Winkel was top notch and our new granite countertop is perfect. He responded promptly to my inquiry, provided helpful guidance during the selection process (even walked me through the granite warehouse), arrived on time for each meeting, worked diligently to get the installation right, and was very tidy. He was friendly and pleasant to deal with, competitive, and very fair. If you are looking for an alternative to the big installers who you can rely on I would recommend the countertop guru highly. read more

Mi amigo tuvo un accidente de trabajo se cortó su dedo y este señor le pago con despedirlo ya que el no contaba con seguro para cubrirle sus gastos pero eso no termina allí el siguió trabajando con el 6 meses después lo volvió a despedir y le descontó de su cheque lo que se tuvo que cancelar por el accidente de mi amigo sus empleados le descuenta de su cheque cada accidente que pase no importa si es parte del proceso de fabricación es una decepción trabajar con una persona así read more

We asked the Countertop Guru to replace the old countertops in our kitchen with Corian. Winkel Sahagun and his team worked with us to find the best pattern and configuration, then the installation was thoroughly professional and on time. We had one slight problem with the alignment of our dishwasher, and Winke and his crew returned to fix the problem in minutes. We are thrilled with the work, and the price was completely fair. You won't go wrong with The Countertop Guru read more

Winkle and his crew did a great job replacing my countertops! He even managed to complete the job with two solid slabs of granite with no seams! (others I called wouldn't attempt this with my three story walk up) I had a couple of estimates along with an online estimate from Lowe's and his price was definitely the best too. He also took time to explain each step and weigh in on my opinions as well. read more

A friend referred The Countertop Guru to us and we will be doing the same. They installed three granite countertops: one kitchen and two bathrooms, each a functional work of art. We've enjoyed them, no problems nor regrets. Pricing was competitive; we had shopped and compared. Service was skilled, fast and friendly. We'd do business with them again in a heartbeat. read more