We found Elvin via Yelp when we were looking to install a countertop and backsplash in a bar nook. Elvin was very responsive, and got back to us immediately with both pictures of remnants he had as well as pricing. He had a good number of remnants, everything from marble to quartz to porcelain and more. Pricing was competitive with other quotes we received. He was flexible when scheduling a time to go by his shop to pick a remnant. He was able to squeeze in our job, came by our house to measure just a few days later (even adjusting the cabinet base slightly to make it more square to the wall), then two days later came to install the piece. His work was beautiful, and he was great to work with. He takes great pride in his craft and ensuring his customers are happy. We will definitely use him again for any future countertop needs! read more

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Elvin and his team are so wonderful! Elvin is a true professional: communicates clearly, has incredible attention to detail, and incredibly responsive. Incredibly impressive turnaround timelines and I credit that to this team's professionalism. His value and expertise are unmatched. Would highly recommend! read more

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We can't be happier with the countertop in our new ADU, Elvin was very responsive and understanding about my situation. Truly Appreciate his work and service! read more

SurfaceTopia Stone Countertops & Tile - Countertop Installation Near Me - San Mateo, California

Super glad we discovered Elvin's shop just in time. He had the right remnants for us and proceeded to explain all the details behind choosing one material over another and how they get fabricated etc. having him do the countertop for our master bath was like getting a custom craftsperson to work on it. End result a really well done job , on time , with every step explained ( cause we wanted it ). Next up in a month is the second bath too and we are feeling very good about this! You need to schedule an appt and you get a tour of his compact , clean and efficient shop and all your choices. You can of course have your chosen stone shipped to him or choose from his inventory or order a new whole slab through him. He will do the rest ! read more

I originally found SurfaceTopia from Yelp reviews and I'm SO glad I did. Elvin made and installed a vanity countertop for me. He was professional, kind, and very detail oriented. He communicated clearly, asked questions to be sure he knew exactly what I wanted, and did a great job! I would recommend him without any hesitation! read more

Elvin and his team just finished up with our countertop install in San Francisco. What a wonderful experience from start to finish. Elvin is a true professional in every sense of the word. He's a great communicator, very consultative, and exacting in his detail orientation. It's also nice to have the owner of the business be personally involved in every step of the process - no telephone game, no missed communications, and very efficient. Finally, Elvin & Surfacetopia were very fair in their pricing. The value of the work is completely in alignment with what we paid. Will recommend to everyone we know! read more

I contacted Elvin for help installing two countertops - one each for my kitchen and bathroom Unfortunately, Elvin's communication was very inconsistent (what he said verbally in-person or over the phone was not what he committed to in writing). He repeatedly accused me of lying when I pointed out the inconsistencies. Some examples: 1. When I described the job to him over the phone prior to visiting him in-person, he quoted a (very) low price for labor. After I visited him in-person, the labor price went up 3x in the official quote, even though the scope of work hadn't changed. He accused me of lying, but my wife was listening in on the initial call and remembered what he said about the labor price too 2. We agreed to a certain price for both remnants. The official quote had a much higher price. When asked for the reason behind the discrepancy, he mentioned that the price assumed he would do the labor. OK. Fair enough. We then negotiated a slightly higher price over the phone (cash, to be paid immediately). I told him I'd agree to the price if he's able to store the countertops until they're installed (June for kitchen, Nov for bathroom). He verbally agreed to this over the phone, but when I was trying to get written confirmation, he reneged on his commitment. On a side note, when we were negotiating, he went off on a rant about how he pays his taxes etc, but then asked for the payment in cash "so it would help him". Lol I'm sure he does a quality job, but in this case I was subject to a lot of gaslighting and inconsistent communication. If you work with him, I would recommend either recording every single verbal conversation or getting everything in writing from him before proceeding. Why would I waste my valuable time and lie? You may just want to work with one of the thousand other countertop shops in the Bay Area, if you want to be spared of the headache, though. read more

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I recently had the experience working with Elvin on two fireplaces. I can say that Elvin was absolutely a pleasure to work with. From the beginning he made us feel extremely confident in our plan and even that we could stretch to a design we didn't think was possible. He also told us when we had to make choices that would preserve the long term quality of the work, such as when we had to cut pieces or not to prevent cracks. He goes above and beyond showing you 3D renderings using your actual piece of stone so you know exactly what you will get. He was also very gracious with his time, discussing with us how to orient our stone in the different pieces to ensure continuity of movement and avoiding imperfections. The final products are the showstoppers of our house. I've had friends say they want to redo their fireplace after seeing ours. If you are considering working with Surfacetopia, know that it is a really good idea and you will end up with exactly what you want and have a very smooth process as well. read more

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I cannot recommend Elvin enough. We used his services to install new countertops in our kitchen, bringing up the same stone for the backsplash as well. He was one of 3 quotes we received for the project, and they were all in a very similar ballpark, but off the bat I was impressed with his timely and thorough responses to my questions. I chose to book him based on his online reviews, fair price, and great communication. From start to finish I felt like we made the right choice. He was so flexible in working with us - making our timelines work as we started the project but then had to pause longer than anticipated before install. He was open to making suggestions, but also listening to how I wanted the end product to turn out. I loved that we got proofs of what the finished countertop would look like, so we could confirm that the veining was just right between the slabs and the counter/backsplash. Finally, on day of install everything was completed on time, and it looks amazing. He really cares about the quality of his work, and you can tell. And he's just a nice guy. This was one of the most painless reno projects I have ever done, and that's saying a lot since most are relatively to very painful. Don't hesitate to book him. read more

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Elvin did my countertops for my new kitchen and bar. He communicates well and is punctual. Highly Recommended!

Of the people I reached out to for a quote, Elvin was the most timely and helpful in his response, similar to what another reviewer said. I knew that was a good sign (with the comparable pricing), so we chose him. I'm glad we did as all went smoothly from there. In addition to his customer service, his final work was excellent. He made me feel at ease as he talked through the layout options and let me see how stone would be cut. We used the same stone for the counter and backsplash. He also used a piece of the stone for a half bath vanity. The end result looks beautiful. We're very satisfied. And, we'd highly recommend Elvin! read more

Elvin is a master craftsman when it comes to fabrication and installation. One of the easiest people to work with during our kitchen renovation. He has a relaxed and easy going attitude, but professional mannerism and attentiveness to detail made the whole experience easy. He was also quick and responsive and was super helpful even before I received and signed a contract with him. Even with questions I had during off hours, he was quick to text back. His prices are also very competitive and was able to turn around our counters sooner than he estimated. Which, when during a kitchen reno, and everything is delayed, it was refreshing to actually have something come prior to the expected date and he did an awesome job. Thanks Elvin! read more

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Elvin created a beautiful counter in my master bath. He made the countertop veining flow into the backsplash making it look very serene and harmonious. He is a good communicator, fabricator and is also accomodating to schedules and circumstances. I wanted a modern honed finish so he created it in his shop. The finish result looks great! read more

SurfaceTopia Stone Countertops & Tile - Custom quartz countertop with subtle veins and honed finish for a 60" base cabinet. - Countertop Installation Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Elvin at Surfacetopia was great! He was responsive and quick to help us when we showed up unannounced at his shop in San Mateo. He found us a great deal on a beautiful countertop for our new kitchen, and was able to install it the following week. We were out of town when it came time to cut the air gap and disposal switch holes in the counter, but he was able to quickly swing by our house and helped us cut the holes free of charge. I would HIGHLY recommend him and his team for their responsiveness and professionalism, and have already started recommending him to friends and family! read more

What an amazing customer experience! Elvin the business owner is such a good and kind guy, literally everything was handled with professionalism! The quote, scheduling, templating, fabrication and installation were super accurate. You can tell this is a man of his word that is proud of his work. As a business owner, Elvin himself came to do the templating and installation, he explained every detail A-Z and answered every question. It was really a pleasure to sit and watch him and his team bringing this huge stone from the backyard and flipping in the middle of our living room. Wow! Thank You! read more

SurfaceTopia Stone Countertops & Tile - Fireplace + Tv wall - Countertop Installation Near Me - San Mateo, California

Elvin was outstanding to work with from the minute we contacted him all the way through installation of our bathroom countertop installation. He is fast to respond, incredibly generous with his time, has impeccable attention to detail, and our install went perfectly. If we need to do any countertop work again we will absolutely call Elvin! Can't recommend him enough. read more

Elvin takes great pride in his craft and his business. His attention to detail, attentiveness, and super friendly nature made it so easy to work with him. I just wrapped a project where he installed quartzite slabs in my kitchen. I will definitely work with him on future projects and highly recommend him. In the initial templating appointment, Elvin asked what I was envisioning, carefully listened, and ideated along with me on layout and small details like how navigate the cabinet line and farmhouse sink. He took careful measurements and created a custom template to ensure a perfect fit with my old walls where not a straight edge is to be found. Elvin invited me down to his shop after emailing the layouts to see it in person and checking out samples of the hand-honed finish (originals slabs were polished). He was patient while I debated back and forth on the layout and gave thoughtful feedback on what he thought would look best. The shop was clean and organized and he even took time to show me around the machinery and talk about his technique. On install day he and a crew member arrived on time and carefully navigated the stone up stairs and several turns without damaging any walls. He kept me up to speed on progress throughout the day and carefully cleaned up the stone and dust around the kitchen. The fit and finish of his work was flawless. Elvin then surprised me with 2 cheeseboards he cut from the beautiful remnants of the sink cutout! What a bonus! I could tell he was personally proud of the work. And that's the kind of person you want collaborating with you on your hard-earned dream kitchen! Thank you, Elvin!! Can't wait to entertain friends in this beautiful kitchen! read more

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Elvin provide me a quote and timeline in a timely fashion. The price was not necessarily the least expensive, but was within our budget. He and his assistant came to my home right on time, made a template of the vanity and took the materials I provided. The following day, they came to do the installation. They laid out tarps to keep our hardwoods clean. Installed the top and sink all in a very short time. They were very professional and tidy. We couldn't be more satisfied with the outcome. read more

Elvin is a master of his craft and did an amazing job on our kitchen countertops and waterfall! My fiancé and I purchased cabinets/counters from Home Depot and so they assigned us their choice of a countertop vendor to do the job. When we decided to change to a stone that was not on Home Depot's display there was a huge up-charge which prompted us to start searching for a new company to work with. Most vendors told us we needed 3 slabs to get the job done but Elvin was confident he could get it done in 2. However, because of the length of our peninsula and that our slab choice did not come "book matched", we were concerned how the waterfall seam would look. We asked Elvin to use 3 slabs to hopefully get our desired outcome but he was honest and advised us that another slab would be a waste of money. What he said started to make sense so we went with it and now all I can say is thank goodness we found Elvin and listened to him! The fiancé loves how everything turned out :) read more

Look no further than Elvin for your countertop needs! We needed someone to fabricate and install marble for two bathroom vanities and misc. pieces (curb, niche, etc.) in two showers and Elvin was excellent throughout the whole process. He was easy to communicate with, had the most reasonable quote, provided clear details about how the process would work, previewed how the marble would be fabricated, and worked seamlessly with our contracting team to install on schedule. Pictures to follow once the rest of our job is completed, but I assure you that everything turned out beautifully! Can't wait to work with Elvin again on future projects and hope this review takes some of the stress out of your upcoming project as well! read more

I had such a wonderful time working with Elvin from our first email, to the actual work, and then the follow up as well. Elvin is kind, experienced, responsive, and very professional. At the first visit he came out to template the countertops, and brought so many samples for me to choose from (and gave me helpful guidance in terms of what material/style would be best for my needs). He also recommended that I actually go to the slab warehouse to see my actual piece before purchasing to make sure I actually liked it. I'm so grateful for his advice because when I saw the piece I had selected (based on the sample), I changed my mind. I was able to find a better slab to match the look I was going for. Before cutting the slab, Elvin sent me mock-ups of the entire countertop template to show me exactly where the veining would be and how he would match up the different slabs. At the install, Elvin and his team were so polite and professional and made sure to keep checking in with me throughout (e.g., placement of holes for soap dispenser). After completion, Elvin went over proper care techniques. Also, with the remaining slab he offered to 1) store them for me, and 2) make vanity countertops for my bathroom if I wanted too. He is so wonderful to work with and I am so happy with how the kitchen turned out. read more

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Elvin Cuellar provided, fabricated and then installed a lovely slab for a half-bath. This business is terrific! Elvin is dedicated, thoughtful, responsible, has great artistic ideas and follows through. The quality of his slabs and his service are wonderful. His prices are quite fair as well. We highly recommend him. read more

SurfaceTopia Stone Countertops & Tile - Quartz countertop - Countertop Installation Near Me - San Mateo, California

Elvin at SurfaceTopia and his staff were absolutely great. They did an amazing job with my kitchen and went above and beyond. Elvin was great with communication throughout the whole process and even sent me photos of the job when I was out of town. It was totally affordable and I couldn't be happier with the finished job. read more

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We used Surfacetopia for our quartz kitchen counter and backsplash fabrication and install. Elvin offered a fair price, was very responsive and a great communicator, and delivered top notch work. This was our first renovation project and Elvin put us at ease offering expert guidance throughout the design and install process. We are so happy with the results and so happy we went with Surfacetopia for our project. We will definitely be using Elvin and Surfacetopia for our future renovations! read more

I had Elvin install a large quartz countertop. Great communicator. He drilled the holes on-site to accommodate my equipment and the quality of his workmanship was fantastic. He is very detail-oriented. Lastly, he was punctual and importantly, his price was very reasonable. I own several properties in Menlo Park and I would and will use him again. read more

We Highly Recommend Elvin (SurfaceTopica) for any countertop project. Elvin has completed two jobs for us; Our kitchen and a laundry room counter and cabinet top. Working with Elvin was an excellent experience You could not choose a better person for your project. read more

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SurfaceTopia and Elvin have completed two projects for my house and I highly recommend their work. I have worked in the construction industry for 30 years and can highly recommended this company. They are careful and very precise at measuring for their stone work, and Elvin is an expert at complicated installations. read more

SurfaceTopia Stone Countertops & Tile - Bathroom - Countertop Installation Near Me - San Mateo, California

Elvin and team delivered a product that is above our expectations. Highly recommend him because the work looks great and he was a great communicator throughout the job. I'll have no hesitation to use him again. read more

SurfaceTopia Stone Countertops & Tile - New kitchen countertop - Countertop Installation Near Me - San Mateo, California

I recently had a counter top fabricated and installed by Surface Topia. Elvin, the owner, was extremely professional, courteous and timely in everything. He answers his calls (unlike the other 2 companies I tried to reach) and gave us a very fair price for his work. He installed our counter top the following day and did an awesome job! They were clean and very efficient. I would use them again in a heartbeat and highly recommend Elvin to anyone looking for a quality fabricator and installer. Couldn't be happier. read more

Elwin and his team did a fantastic job installing a beautiful new bluestone top to our large oval firepit. The previous top was not symmetrical and looked very unprofessional. Elwin was able to create a new template to cover up the previous mistake and installed it perfectly. In addition, he is a pleasure to work with!! I would use him again without a second thought. read more

SurfaceTopia Stone Countertops & Tile - Countertop Installation Near Me - San Mateo, California

Elvin did great work with the fabrication of the countertops. We're super happy with the way the countertops looks! I enjoyed working with Elvin, and his customer service is top notch! He's very prompt with his replies and he's flexible with his schedule. I've had to delay templating a few times due to delays with a garden window delivery, and he accommodated those changes. I also greatly appreciated that he made sure to control granite dust by using a vacuum while he's cutting faucet holes in the granite (from my experience, not all contractors care about dust control). Elvin and his crew were super nice and they took great care of the countertops and surroundings (cabinets/windows/appliances) even when they had to maneuver a large slab into my garden window. I'll definitely call Elvin for future projects and would recommend him to others! Thanks Elvin! read more

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Elvin did a great job with the entire process. Communication was good, service was quick and friendly, finished product looks great. I wish I had him do the install of my kitchen countertop, as his mitered edge looks a lot cleaner than what the other fabricator did. Thanks! read more

Elvin and his team did a FANTASTIC job on my countertops! Professional , courteous, punctual, and my countertops are perfect! I highly recommend Elvin and his team. read more

It was great to work with Elvin for our kitchen project. Elvin is straight forward and provided great recommendations. We were concerned that other subcontractors working on our project left some challenges, but he was able to work through those. He measured our project accurately, arrived on time for the installation and cleaned up afterward. I would recommend him to all friends and family. read more

We are so happy with our new porcelain countertops and kitchen island that Elvin and his team at SurfaceTopia fabricated and installed for us. Elvin did an absolutely beautiful job with the porcelain material, it looks even better than when we first saw it in a showroom. Elvin gave us great advice on thickness of the countertops, suggesting that we go a little bit thicker in the kitchen than in the bathroom. And his measurements were perfection. We are very satisfied customers! read more

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Elvin is a true craftsman, excellent work, focus on details and aesthetics. Hard working, strong customer satisfaction ethic. Fair price and outstanding results. Highly recommended. Note the vein matching in the waterfall edge in the attached picture, Awesome! read more

SurfaceTopia Stone Countertops & Tile - Countertop Installation Near Me - San Mateo, California

Communicative, friendly, and punctual. Elvin (SurfaceTopia) and his team did fantastic work measuring, cutting, and installing my countertop and island. There were some complicated cut-outs, but the work was extremely precise and clean. Between taking measurements and installing the quartz, the turnaround was very quick. Elvin even answered questions via email as I was attempting the cabinet installation myself. Our counters turned out wonderfully and we will certainly return to Elvin and Surfacetopia for future needs such as our bathroom vanity. read more

Elvin and his team did an excellent job with the fabrication of our kitchen and bathroom countertops. For the kitchen countertop, Elvin meticulously measured and analyzed how to fabricate the marble slab to fit around the existing pop-up stove fan. Without any extra marble cuts to show grout lines - his finished product proved to be a miracle when even our Contractor said it couldn't be done! Elvin also fabricated a ceasarstone 'envelope' to wrap around our 60" round Japanese soaking bathtub. He was able to cut the stone to match the slope of the vertical lines of the tub, and the horizontal lines of the circumference of the tub! If any one can work magic with stone - it's Elvin and his team! Elvin and his team know how to work stone and marble. They are well experienced and professional. read more

SurfaceTopia Stone Countertops & Tile - Round tub with a custom stone wrap around by Elvin and his team! - Countertop Installation Near Me - San Mateo, California

This is a note I sent to Elvin: "We've been back in our house for a couple of months now and we love the renovation. Our overall favorite place in the house is in the kitchen and family room. Part of our pleasure comes from the spectacular quartzite-topped center island that you installed. We've gotten many, many compliments on it. Thank you for your excellent, skilled, careful work. It's beautiful. Whether it's the kitchen or the porcelain work you did in our bathrooms, it came out fabulously and we appreciate it. Thank you, too, for putting the chemical treatment on the island quartzite. The blue is lovely." Elvin did a fabulous job...would hire him again in a minute. read more

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Elvin and Surfacetopia did a great job in replacing all our kitchen and laundry countertops in San Francisco...they look fantastic! They were on time and good to work with as well. read more