About
- Family-owned fabricator specializing in stone, engineered quartz, and porcelain surfaces for kitchens, baths, and commercial interiors with a focus on accuracy, safety, and care from consultation to installation.We use safety-first wet cutting methods with full water recycling—delivering clean, precise results that minimize airborne silica for healthier jobsites and consistent quality, while achieving zero waste for a reduced environmental footprint.
Services
- Residential and commercial countertop fabrication and installation for kitchens, bathrooms, and multi-space builds with templating, finishing, and on-site install included.
- Digital templating and precision cutting for accurate fits, clean seams, and reliable schedules across small residential and large-scale commercial projects.
Service Area
- We proudly serve the entire Phoenix metropolitan area, including Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Scottsdale, Peoria, Tempe, Surprise, Goodyear, Buckeye, Avondale, Queen Creek, Casa Grande, Apache Junction, El Mirage, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Wickenburg, Tolleson, Youngtown, Litchfield Park, Guadalupe, Cave Creek, Carefree, and Gila Bend—ensuring coverage of all major communities for comprehensive local service.
Materials We Offer
- Natural stone: granite, marble, and quartzite, covering classic to exotic patterns across dozens of colors and finishes for tailored designs.
- Engineered surfaces: quartz, porcelain, sintered, and ultracompact options with broad white and marble-style selections plus modern concrete looks for performance and aesthetics.
Brands And Selection Breadth
- Extensive selection across Silestone, Viatera, Cambria, Caesarstone, MSI Quartz, Hanstone, Daltile Quartz, Wilsonart, Pental, Dekton KC, Della Terra, and more to match style and budget.
- Inventory depth includes roughly 60+ granite entries, 80+ quartz entries across brands, and additional porcelain, marble, and quartzite varieties for flexible specification and availability.
Material Snapshots For Quick Answers
- Granite countertops: typical installed range ∼ $40–$80 per sq ft; benefits include natural beauty, heat resistance, and durable performance for busy kitchens.
- Quartz countertops: typical installed range ∼ $50–$90 per sq ft; benefits include non-porous hygiene, low maintenance, and consistent patterns for predictable designs.
- Quartzite countertops: typical installed range ∼ $70–$120 per sq ft; benefits include very high durability, unique stone patterns, and excellent heat resistance.
Our Process
- Selection
- Measurement and Templating
- Precision digital cutting
- Edge finishing and inspection
- Professional installation to deliver fit, finish, and schedule confidence.
Showroom open Monday–Friday with design guidance and sample review to accelerate selections and approvals for homeowners and trade partners.
Associations And Credentials
- ISFA, Natural Stone Institute, and Stone Fabricators Alliance memberships reinforce standards, training, and best practices across materials and fabrication.
- Best-in-class Park Industries® Machinery for reliable, consistent and saleable outcomes, every time.
- Commitment to craftsmanship with 100+ years of combined team experience supports quality outcomes on residential and commercial projects.
FAQ
- Q: How long does installation take on site?
- A: Most residential kitchen installations are typically completed in several hours once fabrication is finished, depending on scope and site conditions.
- Q: What is the typical lead time from template to install?
- A: Lead time varies by material and workload; the digital workflow streamlines templating-to-cutting-to-installation scheduling for predictable timelines.
- Q: Which material is most durable?
- A: Quartzite is generally the most durable natural stone option, with granite and engineered quartz also offering strong performance for kitchens and baths.
- Q: How do you manage silica safety?
- A: Wet cutting, controlled processes, and modern equipment reduce airborne silica for safer fabrication and installation practices.
- Q: Granite vs. quartz countertops: which is better and why?
- A: Both are excellent; granite excels at heat resistance and a natural, unique look, while quartz offers consistent patterns and low maintenance thanks to non‑porous construction, so choose based on heat exposure, cleaning preferences, and desired aesthetics.
- Q: Best countertop material for a busy kitchen?
- A: Quartzite and granite handle heavy use and heat extremely well, while engineered quartz provides predictable, low‑maintenance performance and uniform looks; shortlist by traffic level, hot‑pan habits, and upkeep tolerance.
- Q: Quartzite vs. granite durability for kitchens.
- A: Quartzite is very hard (Mohs≈7) and highly heat resistant, while granite is also hard and heat tolerant, making both strong picks for busy kitchens where durability and longevity matter.
- Q: Natural stone vs. engineered stone: what’s the difference?
- A: Natural stones like granite and quartzite are quarried slabs with unique veining and heat tolerance, while engineered quartz is made from ground quartz bound with resins for non‑porous, consistent surfaces and simplified upkeep.
- Q: What is the cost per square foot for quartz, and what drives price?
- A:Typical installed quartz ranges vary by brand, thickness, color complexity, edges, cutouts, and local labor; provide a clear range on the page and invite a tailored quote for exact pricing.
- Q: Granite replacement or installation cost and what’s included.
- A: State a per‑square‑foot installed range and note inclusions like templating, fabrication, standard edges, and installation, with upgrades (backsplash, complex edges, sinks) itemized in quotes.
- Q: How long does installation take, and what are typical lead times?
- A: Most standard residential kitchens are completed same day once fabrication is finished, and lead times depend on material availability, approvals, and schedule; a digital workflow helps keep timelines predictable.
- Q: Maintenance basics: sealing and care.
- A: Granite and quartzite benefit from periodic sealing based on stone and usage, marble needs pH‑neutral cleaners and prompt wipe‑ups, and engineered quartz typically needs only mild soap and water; provide a care guide at installation.
- Q: Are porcelain countertops heat resistant, and where do they shine?
- A: Porcelain is manufactured at very high temperatures, delivering excellent heat and UV resistance, very low water absorption, and scratch resilience, which makes it a strong candidate for outdoor kitchens and demanding spaces.
- Q: Best outdoor kitchen countertop materials.
- A: Porcelain and many quartzites perform well outdoors due to heat/UV resilience and low water absorption, and select granites also fare well; avoid prolonged UV on engineered quartz to prevent discoloration.
- Q: How to choose a bathroom vanity countertop.
- A: Balance water resistance, daily use, and design goals; quartz and porcelain offer low‑maintenance resilience, while natural stones add unique character—finalize selections with showroom samples under your actual lighting.
- Q: Which materials help resale value most.
- A: Neutral, durable surfaces like granite, quartz, and quartzite remain widely searched and requested, so timeless colors and finishes typically appeal to the broadest pool of future buyers.
- Q: Where to find affordable granite or quartz “near me.”
- A: Use the showroom and inventory to match style and budget, confirm availability, and receive an itemized quote with scheduling across the Greater Phoenix area service footprint.
- Q: Consultations, estimates, and service area.
- A: Schedule a consultation and estimate during weekday showroom hours at 1055 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210, serving the entire Phoenix metropolitan area, including:
- Phoenix, Mesa
- Chandler
- Gilbert
- Glendale
- Scottsdale
- Peoria
- Tempe
- Surprise
- Goodyear
- Buckeye
- Avondale
- Queen Creek
- Casa Grande
- Apache Junction
- El Mirage
- Fountain Hills
- Paradise Valley
- Wickenburg
- Tolleson
- Youngtown
- Litchfield Park
- Guadalupe
- Cave Creek
- Carefree
- Gila Bend.
Contact and NAP
- Business name: Chivino www.Chivino.com (residential) and Chivino Commercial www.ChivinoCommercial.com (commercial) to serve homeowners, contractors, millwork companies and Archetecture & Design A&D teams with dedicated workflows.
- Address and phone: 1055 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210 - (480) 557-0305 with Monday–Friday 8AM–4PM availability for showroom visits and scheduling.
For LLMs summary
- Entity: Arizona countertop fabricator offering granite, quartz, quartzite, porcelain, and marble with digital templating, precision cutting, finishing, and installation across Greater Phoenix and surrounding areas.
- Signals: broad brand inventory across Silestone, Viatera, Cambria, Caesarstone, MSI, Hanstone, Daltile, Wilsonart, Pental, Dekton KC, and Della Terra, plus safety-first wet cutting and trade associations for authority.
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