Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Countertop Experts in La Mesa
Founded in 1984, California Countertop is a family-owned business specializing in premium surfacing materials. Our team combines decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology to deliver precise laser templating and fabrication. We serve residential and commercial clients across San Diego County, offering a comprehensive selection of quartz, granite, solid surfaces, and eco-friendly options. Our dedicated professionals handle every project phase, from design consultation to installation, ensuring quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.With a focus on innovation and competitive pricing, we maintain shorter lead times while staying committed to timely project completion. Our commercial expertise spans retail, hospitality, medical, and military sectors, reflecting our adaptability to diverse industry needs.
Services
Quartz Surfaces
Natural Stone Countertops
Solid Surface Fabrication
Recycled Countertops
Wood Butcherblock
Tile Backsplashes
Plumbing Fixtures
Commercial Countertops
Countertop Repairs
Remnant Countertops
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of experience in countertop fabrication and installation
- Largest selection of top-rated countertop brands in San Diego County
- Professional installation crews with advanced fabrication technology
- Competitive pricing with commitment to customer service excellence
- Specialized commercial project capabilities for diverse industries
What people say
Largest selection
Professional installation
Competitive pricing
Durable materials
Expert guidance
Services
Quartz Surfaces
Our quartz surfaces combine natural quartz crystals with advanced resins for unmatched durability. These non-porous countertops resist stains, scratches, and heat while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Ideal for kitchens and commercial food service environments, they require no sealing and offer hygienic, low-maintenance solutions that maintain value over time.
Natural Stone Countertops
We provide premium granite, quartzite, and soapstone countertops with unique natural patterns. Our pre-sealed Sensa Granite offers 15-year stain protection while maintaining natural beauty. Each slab undergoes careful selection and layout to optimize pattern placement, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and functional durability for residential and commercial applications.
Solid Surface Fabrication
Our solid surface solutions feature seamless designs with integral sinks and custom edge profiles. These non-porous surfaces resist stains and bacteria while allowing easy repair of minor scratches. Beyond countertops, we install these versatile materials for shower pans, window sills, and commercial wall panels requiring sanitary, durable surfaces.
Commercial Countertops
We specialize in commercial installations for retail spaces, hospitality venues, and medical facilities. Our solutions meet rigorous durability requirements while maintaining aesthetic appeal. From food service counters to medical labs, our installations combine functionality with design elements that enhance business environments and withstand heavy usage.
Countertop Repairs
Our repair services restore existing countertops to like-new condition. We address cracks, chips, and wear on various materials while maintaining seamless appearance. Using matching materials and advanced techniques, we extend countertop lifespan and preserve aesthetic value for both residential and commercial clients.
People
Wayne Krumenacker
President/Project Manager
With over 40 years in the countertop industry, Wayne oversees project management and quality control. His expertise ensures technical precision while maintaining family business values.
Rich Young
Vice President/Sales Manager
Rich manages sales operations with deep product knowledge and customer service focus. He develops strategic partnerships while maintaining hands-on client interaction.
Robin Krumenacker
Office Manager/Receivables
Robin handles financial operations and client communications. Her organizational skills ensure smooth business processes and customer satisfaction.
Jill Throckmorton
Showroom Manager/Sales/Estimating
Jill leads showroom operations and client consultations. Her design expertise helps customers select optimal materials while providing accurate project estimates.
Michelle Lanphear
Sales/Estimating
Michelle assists with sales and project planning. Her attention to detail ensures accurate quotes and tailored solutions for residential and commercial clients.
Questions
What materials do you offer for countertops?
We provide quartz, granite, solid surfaces, recycled products, wood butcherblock, and porcelain/Dekton surfaces with hundreds of color and pattern options.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we serve both markets with dedicated teams for kitchen/bathroom renovations and large-scale commercial installations.
Can you repair existing countertops?
We offer repair services for various materials, including crack repairs, resurfacing, and scratch removal while maintaining seamless appearance.
What are your showroom hours?
Our La Mesa showroom is open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 9am-3pm, closed holidays and weekends.
Do you provide installation services?
All installations are performed by our own professional crews with attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.
How do you handle commercial project timelines?
We maintain shorter lead times and dedicated resources to ensure commercial projects stay on schedule from fabrication to installation.
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Reviews (4)
Kendall Long
Nov 27, 2021
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We just love our new countertops! They kept every promise and delivered on time at a reasonable price. I would recommend them to everyone.
Lars Rasmussen
Aug 30, 2021
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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
Blair Rasmussen, L M Rasmussen Construction, Alpine, CA
Bryan Bryan Lupercio Lupercio
Dec 23, 2020
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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
Kelly M.
Feb 03, 2020
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I am loving my new quartz countertop from California Countertops! The entire process from selection to installation was seamless. Thanks to Rich, the installers and the plumber.
