Countertops and Backsplashes, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling
About us
Rabb and Howe Cabinet Top Co. was established in 1959 by Rex Rabb Jr. and William Howe. This custom cabinet top company was built on Family values and trust on community involvement. Rabb and Howe remains in the same community it started in 1959.
Business highlights
66 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Plastic laminate counter-tops and cabinets. Solid surface corian, staron, etc. Counter-tops. Butcher Block, Chicago Bar Rail as well as Cutting Services.
I was thrilled with my experience with them. I did interview others but I really appreciated that Brian and Tim, who measured, were also the ones who formed my countertops. Both have been in the business for years. I appreciated the excellent communication, timeliness, and good advice. Early on, when I had remediation work, they were patient. They were not pushy and gave me good pros and cons. They were sensitive in understanding that I had a budget to work around. They were quality individuals. The house was built in the 1860s and they were great at working with the unique problems of an older home. I would recommend them to all of my friends! My carpenter recommended him based on his great experience. They are wholesome, nice individuals. Their workmanship was great. They let me do the demolition which saved me money. I thought this was above and beyond and they went the extra mile. I would trust my kids around them as well. They were also reasonably priced.
Description of Work: They replaced our kitchen countertops including the island. They also replaced the laundry room countertops.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,230.5
Rennie F.
04/2009
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
The project went very well. The men were very professional. We would definately recomend them.
Description of Work: Replaced existing laminated kitchen counter tops with solid surface type tops
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
ROBERT M M.
08/2008
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
We had to replace a kitchen sink. Unfortunately, the old sink cutout was over 2 inches too large. The Corian countertop was installed 18 years ago. Bryan and his team patched in an extra piece of the original material and fortified the base to hold the heavier new sink. The patch is seamless. His attention to detail, the perfect workmanship, the prompt returning of our endless phone calls, and the can do attitude make Rabb a craftsman to work with and depend on again.
Description of Work: Remake Corian countertop.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
NANCY D.
05/2007
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
THEY CAME IN CHEAPER THAN ANYONE ELSE. THEY PROMISED TO HAVE THE WORK DONE IN 2 WEEKS AND WAS COMPLETED AS SAID. THEY ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL & I ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYBODY.
Description of Work: THEY INSTALLED COUNTERTOPS FOR OUR ENTIRE KITCHEN.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600
ROBERT & ANDREA L.
03/2007
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
Decided to go granite. But good at estimate process and discussing options. Good at getting back with estimate. Did end up using them indirectly through another company for laundry room.
Description of Work: New kitchen, bathroom and laundry room counter tops.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
DAN D.
03/2007
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
This was a great experience. After much searching Phil & Brian of Rabb & Howe were excellent to work with, recommended a wonderful carpenter to build under-cabinet shelves, and provided a finished product exactly as promised.
Description of Work: This company made a new kitchen countertop and installed it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Keith G.
12/2006
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
After checking Angie's List, Phil Rabb provided an estimate and recommended a product that met our needs. We selected Rabb & Howe based on their rating and his estimate. They coordinated the installation with Henderson Plumbing (highly rated on A/L). Bryan did a super job. There is even a seam where two pieces joined that is undetectable. After completing the job, we agreed with their recommendation to add a 3'' backsplash below where the tile backsplash will be added later. They had to come back to do that and did not charge extra. They requested a 40% deposit upfront, then did not ask for the balance until they came back to finish the backsplash. The finished product looks great!
Description of Work: Bryan Rabb (and helper) replaced laminate countertops with a Samsung product.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,895.5
KERRY B.
09/2006
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
I am so glad we went with RABB & HOWE instead of Lowe's or Home Depot. They were very knowledgeable and helpful. They left us a book of samples. When we were stuck between a couple of styles they dropped off bigger counter-top samples. This really helped us decide which style looked the best in our kitchen. Also we were replacing the oven because the previous owner installed a "DROP IN" Oven. A "DROP IN" oven in a 10 year old house? Yes, bizarre. Rabb & Howe actually removed the oven for us and cut out the supporting cabinet base. They were very careful when they installed the new counter-tops. They removed them the correct way instead of ripping them out. These guys are real professionals. The built in sink looks great. They also made us some extra Corian trivets that we can use for hot pots and cooking sheets so we can protect the new counter-tops. I would recommend this company to anyone.
Description of Work: Kitchen update: Removed old Formica counter-tops and installed new Corian counter-tops with integrated sink.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
STEPHANIE M.
09/2006
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
Phil and Brian are great to work with. They are courteous, timely, and professional. This is the second kitchen we've had them do in 3 years, and our experience was excellent both times!
Description of Work: They installed new Formica countertops.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
JASON R.
08/2006
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
Phil Rabb and his company did a great job. I went to the shop and a representative walked me through my choices. I was even allowed to walk in the workshop where several examples were shown to me. The only negative was that this company worked in conjugation with a re-facing company, who did horrible work on my kitchen. If Phil Rabb wants to maintain his solid reputation he should sever ties with other companies.
Description of Work: Phil Rabb installed new Wilson countertops in my kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
JEANNE J.
03/2006
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
They were super. They gave me lots of options for the counter-tops: laminate, staron, granite. They helped me with the pros and cons of all of them. The installation went very smoothly; they were able to answer all of my questions. They were right on time the first time, and just a little late on the second visit. Everything was done extremely well.
Description of Work: They installed new kitchen counter-tops and back-splash.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,908
Mike T.
02/2006
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
Excellent Company! I took a drawing in to them of my countertops and they made them in less time than they promised! They were fantastic to deal with!
Description of Work: Built 3 Countertops for my kitchen out of Formica that I specified.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Sara S.
02/2006
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
Great experience. Phil Rabb was fantastic to work with. He came out to our house several times to drop off samples, make suggestions, and take measurements. Phil and his crew always arrived when they said they would and were very courteous. Phil was very upfront about what they could and could not do and which services would cost extra. Our old counter sagged in places, was not a uniform depth, and had seams in bad places. Phil and his crew worked around these issues without problems.
Description of Work: Removed existing countertops and replaced with new laminate countertops. Handled all removal and installation of the countertops. Removed sink, did not install new sink.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
SAM & MARILYN H.
09/2005
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM AND USE THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: THEY INSTALLED A NEW KITCHEN COUNTERTOP.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,300
BARBARA B.
09/2005
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
SUPERB JOB! CREATING THIS COUNTERTOP REQUIRED THEM TO WORK WITH ANOTHER FABRICATOR WHO WAS MANUFACTURING A SPECIAL INSERT FOR THE WOOD COUNTER. EVERYTHING WORKED OUT PERFECTLY. THEY DID A GREAT JOB BUILDING THE COUNTER, AND ALSO DID A GREAT JOB IN WORKING WITH THE OTHER COMPANY TO ENSURE THAT THE DIMENSIONS/ANGLES AND SPECIALTY WORK ON THE INSERT WERE PRECISELY DONE. VERY GOOD COMMUNICATION. GREAT INSTALLATION JOB, TOO. DEFINITELY AN A+ COMPANY.
Description of Work: FABRICATED AND INSTALLED A BAR COUNTER.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Karla S.
07/2005
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
PHIL RABB, CO-OWNER OF RABB AND HOWE, WAS ON TIME AND VERY POLITE. WHEN IT WAS REALIZED THAT THE COUNTERS WERE MADE AN INCORRECT SIZE BY HIS COMPANY, HE SENT HIS SON AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE OUT THE NEXT MORNING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. HIS SON WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AS WELL. THE COUNTERS LOOK WONDERFUL AND MUCH BETTER THAN OUR OLD ONES! NOTE: PAYMENT FOR THIS PROJECT WENT TO ACCENT CABINET WHO WERE THE INSTALLERS. RABB AND HOWE DID THE MEASUREMENTS AND MADE THE COUNTERS. ANOTHER REPORT WILL BE COMPLETED FOR ACCENT CABINET. WE WOULD HIRE RABB AND HOWE FOR FUTURE NEEDS.
Description of Work: OUR COUNTERS HAD MOLDED BEHIND OUR SINK AND THEY WERE ONLY 5 YRS. OLD. THIS WAS DUE TO POOR BUILDER MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP WE HAVE SINCE LEARNED. ACCENT CABINET SENT OUT A REPRESENTATIVE TO GIVE AN ESTIMATE. PHIL RABB FROM RABB AND HOWE DID THE MEASURING AND MADE THE COUNTERS. AN ACCENT CABINET INSTALLER REALIZED AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION THAT THE COUNTERS WERE MEASURED WRONG IN 2 AREAS SO PHIL RABB SENT HIS SON AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE OUT TO OUR HOME AT 8:00 A.M. THE NEXT MORNING TO CUT THE COUNTERS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS WE NEEDED. PHIL'S SON AND HIS PARTNER STAYED UNTIL IT WAS CORRECTED AND CLEANED UP THE SAWDUST ON OUR COUNTERS TO THE BEST OF THEIR ABILITY.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,555
ROBERT W.
04/2005
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
THEY DID A WONDERFUL JOB. THEY WERE VERY NICE PEOPLE. I AM VERY PLEASED. I WOULD HAVE THEM BACK. THEY DO PERFECT WORK.
Description of Work: THEY TOOK OUT A BREAKFAST BAR FOR ME, AND PUT IN A COUNTERTOP, IN MY KITCHEN.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$954
MARY LEA M.
11/2004
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
THEY ALSO DID ALL OF MY MOTHER'S COUNTERTOPS. THEY CAME WHEN THEY WERE SCHEDULED. THEY WERE EASY TO WORK WITH. THEY ARE REALLY GOOD.
Description of Work: THEY DID ALL OF THE COUNTERTOPS FOR A LARGE KITCHEN AND 3 BATHROOMS. THEY FABRICATED AND INSTALLED CORIAN.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
PAT & HARRY K.
11/2004
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
THEY DID COME WHEN THEY HAD SCHEDULED, WERE VERY PLEASANT AND DID THE WORK QUICKLY. HOWEVER; THE TIME BEFORE INSTALLATION WAS A LONGER WAIT THAN WE EXPECTED.
Description of Work: INSTALLED TWO SOLID SURFACE VANITY TOPS IN BATHROOMS. DID A VERY NICE JOB--HAD TO MEET WITH EXISTING TILE ON WALL. DID WAIT LONGER FOR INSTALLATION THAN WE ANTICIPATED. THEY WERE NOT THE LOWEST BID BUT I WOULD HIRE AGAIN.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900
JOHN AND MARY N.
07/2004
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
THEY WERE VERY RESPONSIVE TO OUR CALLS AND THE QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP WAS VERY HIGH!
Description of Work: THEY PUT IN A NEW CORIAN COUNTERTOP.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
BETH B.
05/2004
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
BRIAN AND HIS HELPER DID A WONDERFUL JOB. VERY CAREFUL, VERY CLEAN AND TOTALLY PROFESSIONAL. I RECOMMEND THEM HIGHLY. THIS IS QUALITY WORK.
Description of Work: REMOVED AND REINSTALLED KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
CAROL S.
04/2004
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
CHALLENGING JOB IN AN OLD HOUSE, IRREGULAR SHAPED COUNTERTOPS. NEAT, CLEAN, AND PERFECTIONISTS.
Description of Work: COUNTERTOP AND BACKSPLASH REPLACEMENT.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
PAT & HARRY K.
12/2003
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
THE COUNTERTOP CAME OUT GREAT. WE DID WAIT LONGER TO HAVE IT INSTALLED THAN WE WERE ORIGINALLY TOLD. HOWEVER IT WAS THE HOLIDAY SEASON WHEN EVERYONE WAS BUSY.
Description of Work: TEAR OUT OLD KITCHEN COUNTERTOP AND INSTALL NEW.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
STEPHANIE M.
03/2003
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
THE INSTALLATION WAS DIFFICULT (DIMENSIONS, ETC) BUT THEY DID AN EXCELLENT JOB. HE GAVE US ADVICE ON HOW TO CLEAN IT, PROTECT IT, ETC. WE WERE ALLOWED TO SEE THEIR MANUFACTURING AREA WHEN WE WERE TRYING TO PICK OUT THE COUNTERTOP PATTERN, IT WAS GREAT TO SEE SOME OF THE SAMPLES IN A LARGER FORM.
Description of Work: BRIAN AND HIS COWORKER INSTALLED OUR NEW LAMINATE COUNTERTOP AND HAULED AWAY OUR OLD COUNTERTOP & SINK (WE REMOVED THE OLD ONE OURSELVES, TO SAVE MONEY).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,140
08/1999
5.0
countertops
+ -1 more
OUTSTANDING JOB! FIT THE COUNTERTOP PERFECT TO AN ODD SHAPED COUNTER.
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Service Categories
Countertops and Backsplashes,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling
FAQ
Rabb & Howe Cabinet Top CO INC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rabb & Howe Cabinet Top CO INC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Rabb & Howe Cabinet Top CO INC offers free project estimates.
No, Rabb & Howe Cabinet Top CO INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Rabb & Howe Cabinet Top CO INC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Rabb & Howe Cabinet Top CO INC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Rabb & Howe Cabinet Top CO INC offers warranties.
Rabb & Howe Cabinet Top CO INC offers the following services: Plastic laminate counter-tops and cabinets. Solid surface corian, staron, etc. Counter-tops. Butcher Block, Chicago Bar Rail as well as Cutting Services.