California Countertop, Inc.
since 1984
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About California Countertop, Inc. — Ranked №2 Countertop Fabricator and Installer in San Diego, CA
total score
Exact value: 58.60021 out of 100.
According to The First National Ranking of Stone Countertop Fabricators and Installers in the U.S.
California Countertop, Inc., founded in 1984, ranked number 2 in San Diego, CA in the U.S. company ranking by Countertops Contractors Ranking — the first national independent ranking of stone countertop manufacturers and installers.
We included California Countertop, Inc. among the top U.S. contractors after a thorough, multi-level manual selection process, backed by extensive research into customer reviews, ratings, and service quality.
California Countertop, Inc.: Total Score & Key Ratings
The Total Score of 58.6 out of 100 achieved by California Countertop, Inc. in our ranking confirms its well-deserved position. This score is based on an analysis of customer reviews from the most popular review platforms in the U.S., as well as an evaluation of 10 key customer service parameters conducted through mystery shopper research. In calculating the Total Score, we relied on the Customer Feedback Score — California Countertop, Inc. has a rating of 4 out of 5 — and our team’s Mystery Shopper Score, which stands at 3.12 out of 5.
You can read detailed information and evaluations from our independent research of California Countertop, Inc.’s work in the Mystery Shopper Report section, covering each of the 10 research points, as well as in the FAQ section on this page. On this contractor’s page, you can also read customer reviews — but most importantly, you can use our platform to contact California Countertop, Inc. directly: call them, send a message via Facebook Messenger, or submit a request to receive a free project estimate and a consultation with their specialists.
General information about California Countertop, Inc.
It is a locally owned and run company that provides only the best countertop products. Started in 1984, today the firm has two modern factories that specialize in solid surfaces, stone and engineered quartz countertops. They never involve outside contractors and always rely on in-house staff. If you need assistance with the planning, measurements, countertop fabricating, and installing, their expert workers take great pleasure to help you. From single-family homes to office buildings renovations, they have done it all with confidence and efficiency.
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Customer Feedback Score
reviews: 26
YELP
reviews: 63
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Awards 2026
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Additional benefits of California Countertop, Inc.
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Reviews about California Countertop, Inc.
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Yelp (10)
Isabella Gomez
Date: 2026-10-31 18:07:32
If you need countertops this should be your first stop. We were so confused about the different brands and options and they gave us honest and realistic advice. I highly recommend.
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Kramer Charles
Date: 2026-10-12 21:23:15
While California Countertops people do a great job, the saying on their website “stay on schedule,” did not apply at to my particular job. First during manufacturing of my slabs, they broke one and had to get more material from LA causing two week delay because of my work schedule. They compensated me for that and then because they on had pictures of my old countertops installed, removing them required jack hammer to remove them and whole day. Next day install countertops and measure backsplash. During measurement, instead of using laser where he could, use tape measure only which caused all cuts to be off and making the insulation crew have to trim each piece at least once and one piece needed to be redone. So not finished as of this writing, you would expect I would be priority over a new customer since my job is not complete and have no stove to cook with for three days already. So that is why the minimum stars.”
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Ward Shelley
Date: 2026-03-12 14:33:28
Nice showroom with lots of samples and real work examples of kitchens, bathrooms, etc. Staff was very helpful and provided a quote via email very quickly.
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Michelle Bradfield
Date: 2024-08-02 23:19:51
Awesome place for solid surface countertops
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Rodric Townsel
Date: 2024-03-20 21:31:41
After being upset wasting the entire day for service. The next day Tony was sent who totally saved the situation. He was very meticulous, resepectful, very easy to understand and get along with.
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Judith LaBarbera
Date: 2023-11-02 20:11:07
We did a $15,000 countertop installation using California Countertop in 2006-7. On the next project home we again used them but had to split the projects up. They did the kitchen countertop in 2014. They recently bid a backsplash (out of the same material they had initially steered me toward for the countertop). When I asked some detailed questions, they retracted their bid when I exposed some possible inconsistencies. They have no loyalty to their customer base. The original installation was fraught with mistakes and shortcuts. Corian by DuPont can be seamed with an epoxy which melts the material and hides the seam. They chose NOT to do this behind the range, simply using contractors silicon to “stick” a scrap in that place. Also another local shop in Lakeside came in over a grand cheaper for the same backsplash!
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Vonnie Arellano
Date: 2022-02-10 00:02:48
Staff were very friendly and helpful. This was a visit just to get an idea of what is available, etc. I will definitely go back when I am ready for my countertop.
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Kendall Long
Date: 2021-12-06 02:44:32
We just love our new countertops! They kept every promise and delivered on time at a reasonable price. I would recommend them to everyone.
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Lars Rasmussen
Date: 2021-08-27 22:17:09
This has to be the best shop for customer service an detail to excellence. Tiffany and her staff are to be commended for the service and caring to get the job done right and on time. They have gone above and beyond to secure and keep my business for all current and future projects. Blair Rasmussen, L M Rasmussen Construction, Alpine, CA
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Bryan L
Date: 2020-03-14 03:25:54
One of the Best Countertop Fabricators in San Diego. From the installers and workers. Mike and Wayne's. To even the Lady designers and assistance. They're show room has a lot of products to offer. Sometimes you can get overwhelmed when looking for the right countertops. They make the experience from beginning to end extremely simple. I send my clients to California Countetops when I can! They are affordable with excellent craftsman ship. They are located In La Mesa right of the 8 Freeway. They service all of San Diego and carry the popular countertop brands! From Consantinos to Cambria! Thank you for always taking care of me and my clients California Countertops! Keep up the great work!
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Zinga Contracting Servies LLC
I've used these guy's 2 times now. Everything turned out perfect on both jobs.
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Ruby Burks
I don't recommend
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Tyler Boyd
great quality , handmade product whats not to love .. just saying
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Carlos D.
Date: 2026-03-10 20:48:02
My mom was in need of new countertops some time ago and I had contacted a few companies to give me quotes. California Countertop was one of them and the only company that called me back. They scheduled an appointment with me and my mom two days later and sent a very nice gentleman to help us choose our countertop. He was very helpful with the design and color of the countertops especially since we had no idea what colors would match our cabinets and floor. The ordering and installation went nice and smooth. I was very happy that my mom was happy with everything.
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Michael P.
Date: 2026-02-20 19:36:54
We wanted to replace the countertop on our master bathroom vanity, so we started by visiting California Countertop to explore our options. The existing top was cultured marble and definitely due for an upgrade. Because it was a smaller project, our sales rep, Jill, suggested using a remnant slab--an idea that saved us a lot of money. We found a beautiful quartz remnant that was the perfect color and size. Next, their technician came out to take final measurements and create a template for fabrication. He also recommended using leftover stone to cap the pony wall next to the vanity, which was a great suggestion. The installers did excellent work and handled everything smoothly, including swapping the plywood cutout from a round sink to a square one and mounting the sink we provided. When we're ready to redo our kitchen countertops, we'll definitely be calling California Countertop again.
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Karen F.
Date: 2025-07-01 19:16:28
I had a small bathroom vanity that needed granite. I had a hard time finding someone who could help me but California Countertop had a remnant in the stone I wanted. They held it for me until I was ready for a measurement; measured on a Friday and installed it the next Tuesday and it looks beautiful! I will definitely use them for my next larger project.
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Margaret T.
Date: 2025-06-18 19:07:50
We had a bad sink. We needed our countertop slightly cut back and a new sink installed, including all the plumbing at the sink. The counter cutters and the plumbers did a great job. I'm so happy with my new sink. Also, they were very kind and professional.
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Tina H.
Date: 2025-04-13 21:25:57
Ultimately we did not end up using California Countertop as we opted to go prefab, but they were extremely helpful and patient, and also very reasonably priced/competitive.
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Josh D.
Date: 2024-09-02 16:39:03
A great experience from beginning to end for installation of our Dekton countertops from California Countertops. Jill and Karley at the showroom were great to work with - I must have called them a dozen times with questions and updates. Templating and measurements were done with careful precision. Demo of our old countertop and installation of the new Dekton was done very professionally. In particular, California Countertop was very helpful with a late onsite modification to the counter to accommodate an appliance fit and came back to to take care of a repair due to damage an appliance installer had caused. Finished product looks awesome. Highly recommend!
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M H.
Date: 2024-06-20 05:14:27
Install was horrible IMO. I have had Corian installation before, and this was sub-par. So many details to point out, so my short review, is find others if it is Corian you are looking to install, as my review is just based on that. I kept getting from the field installer, "I've been doing this for 18 years..." which is red flag. as he was sloppy and quite frankly did shoddy work. So perhaps he is tired of doing what he is doing, or he never perfected his craft. My last Corian Counter, for my same house, same basic footprint of kitchen was so amazing, but the installer retired so not an option. I had to replace the counter due to new cabinet replacement the footprint size grew in each direction by 1/2" to 1" on the sides. I just wished I had done more interviewing for counter install vendors. Since I could not re-use my prior counter top, which was in great condition. More details: I provided all the sub-top support materials, as I was planning to re-use my prior counter, and was working with a "restoration" vendor". I had various lumber milled, at my cost, available on site. And despite having all this lumber of resources, the installer used a stack of lathe for shims in the two most critical support sections. Seriously 1" high, (he claims he needed 7/16"). I discovered this after install in my clean up after the install. And was like - what is this potato chip pile of support. Sorry unacceptable. Other install details, they were sloppy in cutting the lumber supports, using a jigsaw freehand holding over my lovely new cabinets. Not just More clean up for me, there was easy access to an outside area, less than 50' you could walk out front to stage as your cut zone. They chose to cut lumber support pieces, holding the lumber strip in one hand, and jigsaw in other. NOT very OSHA, let alone, consideration for the homeowner's home, who just installed NEW cabinets, and new flooring. I cringed for safety, as they were not wearing protective eyewear either. A reason why I use licensed people - to hope that they have worker's comp. I did not address this, but really should have asked that they cut lumber outside, albeit, 15/16" strips. My overall install review is, I tried to address the issue with the shoddy shim build up - and they really weren't going to remedy, so I had them add an addendum to the install warranty - Cause I know Corian can withstand the wear and tear, if installed right - but this install sucked. IMO. I still question the long term, hence why I asked them for a written install warranty. So find someone else. I probably know more now doing my same kitchen over in 12 years. Some people never have to remodel twice. But back when I first had it installed, I did not have an issue with the finish or the glue up. In response to their review the shim build up, I was told would cause more damage to my cabinets to fix. I also had them clean up their use of "Silicone and Caulking" which I learned they use caulking at the drywall edge for backsplash...I am not sure what brand or what they used for "Silicone, but their install was the slopiest of edging ever.... My prior counter top the seaming of the backsplash to the counter was practically invisible! Despite my asking for clean up on this follow up visit. It was as best I can expect from this team and this vendor. If this is their only install team, look elsewhere. Want more? Well I brought my sink and the template to the shop, as I had a change in sink from when they measured. Red Flag 2. Not only did the sink get "bashed around" at shop; day of install, while they may have done the cut out out, they were looking for the template, that I gave them, the factory template, that they said at the shop at time of drop off saying they download the file for the CNC machine...fair enough...but I not only gave them the sink to ensure proper install, they stated they would install the sink at the shop. Which they did not. Well let's just say, I am glad it was a 16 gauge sink to withstand the underside abuse. The damage was preventable. While some may argue it did not affect the sink function, it is a disappointment, as it was a NEW sink. It if is going to get dinged up - let me be the one who does that. The under side looks like a bad Amazon package delivery; the soundproofing sections are torn and mangled. The inner sink vessel also had scratches - that I hope after a year will be less noticeable and blend with natural Stainless Steel swirls. If I may sound picky, then hire away. But my review is based on that I hired people to do this install, and this was not a DIY, or cheap flip, This review is if you are paying full retail and premium $$ for service install...do your homework. If you don't care - then hire these guys. Not happy, obviously. My kitchen took over 5 months. The countertop from date of order to install a month, And everything was researched except the final vendor....so that's on me.
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Bladimir E.
Date: 2023-10-18 16:30:39
I am a helper/installer here at California countertop and we strive to provide excellent service in installing any of your stone needs.
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Jeannie M.
Date: 2023-10-11 19:44:00
California Countertops did a great job on our bathroom quartz countertops. Jill was super helpful and walked me through every step, showed me samples so I could make choices and was there for all my questions. Best of all, they were organized and came as planned. Mike, who measured, and Steve and Vladimir who installed were professional and really nice. I give them all a 5 and highly recommend them.
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Andrea G.
Date: 2023-09-29 23:35:28
Jill was so wonderful and easy to work with. The whole process was easy. Even though the Lapitec company discontinued the first color choice, Jill and the team had great alternatives. This is the second time working with California countertops and we will use them again on the future.
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