Salt-Air Corrosion
Salt spray penetrates up to 5 miles inland, corroding standard hardware within 12 months. Marine-grade 316 stainless on coastal installs + annual sealer reapplication on granite and quartzite.
Florida-wide · Family-owned since 2016
Premium countertops,
fabricated for Florida living.
Quartz, granite, marble, quartzite, and porcelain — templated, fabricated, and installed by a family-owned team across the entire state. Manufacturer warranty on every slab, written installation guarantee, free in-home consultation.
By application
Where premium countertops belong.
From kitchen islands to outdoor cooking stations, we fabricate for every space your home — or business — needs to look and work beautifully. Each application has its own slab grade, edge profile, and install nuance, and we know all of them.
Most popularKitchen Countertops
Perimeter, island, waterfall ends. Quartz, marble, quartzite — book-matched and seamless.
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Bathroom Vanities
Single vanity to double-master. Undermount sinks, integrated drainboards, splash returns.
Plan my vanity
FL favoriteOutdoor Kitchens
UV-stable porcelain or sealed quartzite. Built for Gulf-coast sun, salt air, and grilling-season abuse.
Build my outdoor
Bar & Island Tops
12-foot single slabs, 3cm waterfall ends, mitered corners. The hero piece of the room.
Design my island
Fireplace Surrounds
Full-height slab cladding, mitered hearths, vein-matched flow. Heat-rated stone selection.
Plan my fireplace
Commercial Spaces
Hospitality, restaurants, office build-outs. NSF-rated material spec, after-hours installs.
Get a commercial bid
Custom slabBacksplashes
Full-height vein-matched slab backsplashes that flow seamlessly from the countertop. Statement piece behind the range.
Design my backsplash
Mudroom & Laundry
Folding stations, drop-zone benches, utility-room counters. Honed-leathered granite hides scratches and water marks.
Plan my mudroom
One-of-a-kindCustom Tabletops
Slab dining tables, console tops, coffee tables, conference tables. Mitered bases, hand-polished edges, heirloom-grade craftsmanship.
Commission a pieceBy service
From templating to final seal.
Whether you're starting fresh, replacing a tired surface, or restoring an heirloom slab — every project runs through the same in-house craft process. One team, six disciplines, no subcontracted hands.
Installation
Templated, fabricated and installed to land the same day cabinets are set. Most kitchens finished start-to-finish in a single day so you can use the sink by dinner.
- Cabinet-set scheduling
- Plumbing & cooktop reconnect
- Single-day install standard
Replacement
Tear-out, slab swap, plumbing reconnect, disposal of the old top — all under one roof. Bring your kitchen up to date without rebuilding cabinets or losing a week to construction.
- Old top demolished & hauled
- Cabinet inspection & fixes
- Same-day reconnection
Repair & Restoration
Chip repair, seam re-bonding, etch removal on marble, surface re-honing — the right combination of resin, color matching and hand polish to bring tired surfaces back to dealer-fresh.
- Color-matched chip fill
- Seam re-bond & refinish
- Marble etch removal
Polishing & Sealing
Restore luster on granite and quartzite, refresh penetrating sealer on natural stone, apply enhancing sealers that deepen color and bring the slab back to install-day brilliance.
- Diamond-pad re-honing
- Premium impregnating sealer
- Optional color-enhancing seal
Custom Fabrication
Architectural slab work — staircase treads, shower benches, integrated drainboards, sculpted basins, full-height shower walls. CNC precision and hand-finishing on every piece.
- CNC + waterjet capable
- 3D-rendered before fab
- One-of-a-kind pieces
Edge Profiles
Eased, beveled, ogee, bullnose, mitered waterfall, full-bullnose — six profiles all machine-cut and hand-polished in our shop. The first thing your hand touches deserves the most attention.
- Eased · Bevel · Ogee
- Bullnose · Waterfall · Miter
- Custom radius on request
Choose the right material
Countertop materials compared for Florida.
Salt air, UV exposure, and freeze-thaw cycles demand specific material choices. Here's how engineered stone, natural stone, and alternatives stack up in Florida's climate.
| Material | Coastal Safe | Sealer Needed | Fade Risk (sun) | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz (engineered) | ✓ Best | Never | None | Wipe clean |
| Porcelain | ✓ Best | Never | None | Wipe clean |
| Quartzite | ✓ Yes | Annual | Low | Reseal yearly |
| Granite | Marginal | Every 18 mo. | Medium | Reseal regularly |
| Marble | ✗ Not recommended | Every 6 mo. | High (2 yrs) | High (etching) |
For Florida coastal homes (within 5 miles of saltwater): We recommend quartz indoors, porcelain outdoors. Both are non-porous, salt-resistant, and require zero sealing. Quartzite works for coastal use if resealed annually. Granite needs marine-grade hardware (316 stainless) and 12-month sealer reapplication to resist salt-air corrosion of hinges and edges.
Materials we fabricate
Engineered, natural, or somewhere in between.
From engineered quartz to luxury marble, every slab is templated to your exact dimensions and edge profile. Quartz is our most popular for kitchens; porcelain is the Florida-favorite for outdoor kitchens because it shrugs off UV and salt air.
Quartz
Engineered, non-porous, virtually maintenance-free. Caesarstone, Cambria, Silestone, MSI Q.
Granite
Natural stone, heat-resistant, distinctive veining. Sealed for stain resistance.
Marble
Luxury veining, classic European look. Best for low-traffic surfaces with conscious care.
Quartzite
Natural stone harder than granite. Marble look with dramatically more durability.
Porcelain
UV-stable, freeze-thaw stable, salt-air resistant. Florida outdoor kitchen favorite.
Soapstone
Non-porous, heat-proof, naturally darkens with age. Charcoal-grey patina niche.
Butcher Block
Solid hardwood for warmth and prep zones. Renewable surface, sandable for life.
Dekton & Sintered
Ultra-durable, stain-proof, temperature-resistant. Premium engineered option beyond quartz.
Florida-specific challenges
Countertops for salt air and sun.
Panama City sits on the Gulf coast. 10+ years of fabricating and installing countertops in salt-air environments taught us which materials survive Florida's climate—and which don't.
UV Fading
Direct Gulf sun fades quartz within 2 summers. Porcelain and sealed quartzite hold color indefinitely. For outdoor kitchens, porcelain is non-negotiable. Marble and granite fade in 18–24 months.
Freeze-Thaw Cycles
Water penetrates porous stone, freezes, expands, and cracks in spring. Quartz and porcelain are immune. Natural stone needs annual sealing and drainage. In North Florida, we default to non-porous.
Maintenance Reality
High-maintenance stone costs more over 10 years than quartz or porcelain. Factor in sealer reapplication every 6–18 months, hardware replacement, edge re-honing. Budget sealing as yearly expense.
Edge profiles
Six edges. One for every kitchen.
The edge is the first thing your hand touches and the last thing the eye sees. We machine and hand-polish all six profiles in-house — no third-party finishing, no inconsistent sample.
Eased
Subtle 1/8″ radius
Beveled
Crisp 45° cut
Ogee
Classic S-curve
Bullnose
Full half-round
Waterfall
Mitered 90° drop
Mitered
Hidden 45° seam
Looking for a profile not listed? We custom-grind any radius on request.
Fabrication precision
Invisible seams: how we do it.
Every countertop 8 feet or longer needs at least one seam. The difference between a visible seam and an invisible one is precision—from measurement to finish.
1
Laser Templating to 1/16″
Seam invisibility starts at measurement. We laser-template every cutout, edge, and seam location to 1/16-inch accuracy. This precision ensures slabs fit flush with zero gaps.
2
Color-Matched Epoxy
Each slab gets color-matched epoxy mixed to ±0.5mm tolerance of the stone's veining pattern. We hand-tint on-site to match granite pigment. Result: the epoxy reads as a natural continuation of stone.
3
Vein Matching
For marble and quartzite, we book-match slabs so veining flows continuously across the seam. The eye follows the vein, not the seam. Results in invisible seams up close.
4
Hand-Polished Finish
We finish every seam by hand with diamond pads matching the slab's polish level (honed, polished, leathered). The epoxy catches light exactly like surrounding stone.
The Result: Unfelt and Unseen
Customers run their hand across a 12-foot island and can't locate the seam by touch. Visually, the seam disappears into the stone's pattern. This is why we offer a seam invisibility guarantee—if you can see it from 12 inches away in normal light, we'll re-work it at no cost.
Our story
A family-owned shop, fabricating for Florida since 2016.
Pro Build Countertop Company has fabricated and installed countertops across Florida for over 10 years. We started as a family-owned shop in Panama City and grew by saying yes to the harder jobs — outdoor kitchens facing the Gulf, coastal homes with salt-air exposure, and full-house remodels where the countertop has to land on the day the cabinets go in.
Today our crews template, fabricate in-house, and install across the state. The same person who measures your kitchen will be there when the slab goes in. One project, one team, one warranty.
Read our story →Our process
From consultation to installed slab, in 7 steps.
A predictable timeline with one project manager from first measurement to final seal. Most jobs run 10–14 days from template to install.
Consultation
Free in-home or showroom visit.
Slab Selection
Pick your exact slab at the yard.
Digital Template
Laser-templated to 1/16″.
Fabrication
CNC cutting + precision routing.
Edge Finish
Eased, beveled, ogee, mitered.
Install Day
Most kitchens installed in one day.
Final Seal
Sealer applied, warranty registered.
Where we work
All 67 Florida counties, fabricated from Panama City.
Our shop is in Bay County — Panama City — and we install across the entire state of Florida. Concentrated coverage in the Panhandle, statewide reach for premium installs.
★ HQ & fab shop
Bay County · Panama City
Our home county. Same-day install scheduling, no travel fees, full Panhandle coastal expertise.
- 67Counties served
- 10+Years fabricating
- StatewideFlorida reach
All Florida counties served
- Bay
- Alachua
- Baker
- Bradford
- Brevard
- Broward
- Calhoun
- Charlotte
- Citrus
- Clay
- Collier
- Columbia
- DeSoto
- Dixie
- Duval
- Escambia
- Flagler
- Franklin
- Gadsden
- Gilchrist
- Glades
- Gulf
- Hamilton
- Hardee
- Hendry
- Hernando
- Highlands
- Hillsborough
- Holmes
- Indian River
- Jackson
- Jefferson
- Lafayette
- Lake
- Lee
- Leon
- Levy
- Madison
- Manatee
- Marion
- Martin
- Miami-Dade
- Monroe
- Nassau
- Okaloosa
- Okeechobee
- Orange
- Osceola
- Palm Beach
- Pasco
- Pinellas
- Polk
- Putnam
- Saint Johns
- Saint Lucie
- Santa Rosa
- Sarasota
- Seminole
- Sumter
- Suwannee
- Taylor
- Union
- Volusia
- Wakulla
- Walton
- Washington
Customer stories
380+ Florida homeowners. 5.0 stars.
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★★★★★
Templated on Tuesday, installed on Friday. The seam in my 12-foot island is invisible — I can't even feel it with my hand. The whole crew was respectful and clean.
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★★★★★
We picked porcelain for the outdoor kitchen and quartzite inside. Two completely different materials, same crew, perfect coordination. Florida sun hasn't faded a thing in two summers.
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★★★★★
Got three quotes. Pro Build was the only one who showed up on time, brought slab samples, and put a written estimate in my inbox the next morning. Hired them. No regrets.
FAQs
Florida countertop questions, answered honestly.
No fluff, no marketing speak. Real answers from the same crew that will template your kitchen.
How long does the whole countertop process take?
Most projects run 10–14 days from template to install. Day 1 is the free in-home consultation; we then schedule a slab-yard visit, template within a week of cabinets being set, fabricate in 5–7 days, and install in a single day for most kitchens.
Do I need to be home for the install?
Yes for the template appointment (we measure with you and confirm sink and cooktop cutouts) and for the final walkthrough. The install itself can be done with the homeowner present or absent — the crew brings everything needed and texts photos when complete.
Will the seams be visible?
In quartz: typically not — color-matched epoxy and tight templating make seams nearly invisible. In natural stone with strong veining we vein-match across seams whenever possible. We always walk through seam placement before fabrication so you know where they'll land.
What about the salt air on the coast?
Coastal Florida has aggressive salt-air corrosion that affects sealer wear and hardware. For coastal homes we recommend porcelain or quartz outdoors, increase sealer reapplication frequency on granite/quartzite (annually instead of every 18 months), and spec marine-grade hardware on undermount sink brackets.
Do you handle the demolition of my old countertop?
Yes. Tear-out, plumbing disconnect, sink removal, disposal — all included in our replacement service. Your old top is hauled away and recycled where possible. We protect floors and adjacent surfaces with drop cloths and leave the kitchen broom-clean.
What's your warranty?
Two layers. The manufacturer warranty on the slab itself (varies by brand — typically 10 years to lifetime depending on the line you choose), and our written installation guarantee covering seam shift, edge chip from install, and sealer issues that come from our work. Specific terms are spelled out on every contract before you sign — no fine-print surprises.
Which material handles a Florida kitchen best?
For interior kitchens in Florida the most popular choice is engineered quartz — non-porous, sealer-free, virtually maintenance-free. For luxury veining with more durability than marble, quartzite is the move. Outdoors we strongly recommend porcelain (UV-stable, freeze-thaw stable, salt-air resistant).
How does an outdoor kitchen install differ from indoor?
Outdoor installs have to handle UV exposure, salt air, hurricane-zone wind loads, and grilling-zone heat. We spec UV-stable porcelain or sealed quartzite, use marine-grade fastening, and design grill-island ventilation properly. Cabinet substrate matters more outdoors than indoors.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — Florida specialty contractor, fully insured (general liability + workers' compensation), and bonded. Documentation is provided on request before any work begins. We pull all required permits and schedule inspections under our license.
How fast will you respond?
5 minutes — every time, on every quote request. Day or night, we open every inquiry as it lands. The first conversation is always free and pressure-free.
Can I see real slabs before deciding?
Always. Every project includes a free yard visit — we walk you through the actual slabs you can choose from at our slab partners across the Panhandle. You pick the slab. We don't substitute. Photos and SKUs go on the contract.
Do you handle commercial and hospitality projects?
Yes. Hotel reception desks, restaurant counters, retail build-outs, and office kitchenettes. NSF-rated material spec for food contact, after-hours installs to minimize downtime, and project-specific scheduling around your soft-launch date.
Ready when you are
Your kitchen deserves the right surface.
Premium countertops, family-fabricated in Panama City, installed across Florida. Free in-home consultation. Written estimate within 24 hours. Manufacturer warranty on the slab + written install guarantee on every job.
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