Wood Countertops Reviews
Steven | Walnut Countertop | Summit, NJ
Attn: Rich, Scott and the great Team at Grothouse!
Just a quick thanks and two pics to show you what a wonderful job you did on this Client’s Walnut counter…
Thanks for all you do!
Katie | Walnut Wooden Countertop | Denver, CO
We love our countertop- thank you Grothouse!!!
Linda & Jeff C. | Custom Wood Counter | Michigan
Dear Mr. Grothouse, ~
Yesterday I received the countertop for my new kitchen island, and OMG, I couldn’t be happier! Long distance shopping on such a huge purchase was very scary, but with the help of Justin H, Grothouse nailed it! I am “giddy” with excitement! Everyone who sees my picture, even with my unfinished kitchen, says, “Wow, I love it! Gorgeous!” My husband is totally impressed as well and sent pictures to all of his work friends today as well!!
Now about your employees, what can I say but they are amazing! We started looking at kitchens in March, and then COVID happened, so picked it back up in the summer. I believe in July I contacted Grothouse along with some other wood companies, (most never got back with me even after sending samples!), and Justin Hamersly referred me to the following company in my area which carries your wood samples.
Justin H. was always so courteous, answered all of my calls immediately, and I felt like he really listened to what I was looking for. As you say on your website ~ Our Promise to You: You will always be treated with the highest level of service and professionalism ~ I feel Grothouse gives 100%-plus on that one! Thank you so much, that is so appreciated in business these days, especially from a distance!
Shayna was awesome to work with as well as far as what to expect after the purchase, and today I met Justine, and we chatted for a good 15 minutes. I feel like I know her now! Everyone is so easy to work with at Grothouse!
Thanks again! I am just SOOOOOO HAPPY!!! I just want to go sit in my kitchen and watch my countertop cure for the next twenty-some days!!
Best Regards,
Linda & Jeff C.
Derek C. | American Beech Wood Countertops | Valley Center, KS
I used your 1-1/2″ American Beech edge grain countertops in my personal home. My wife and I have been extremely pleased with the finish, durability and look of the counters.
Brooke E. | Faux Live Edge Tigerwood Countertop | Lutz, FL
Hi Scott and Team,
My client and I are THRILLED with the Tigerwood top! It was delivered yesterday and installed today. I wanted to show you a few pics of her kitchen. As she stated, this wood top is the “!” in the Kitchen.
Thank You for all your help getting this to completion! I look forward to working with your company again in the near future!
All the best
Brooke E.
Matthew | American Beech Wood Countertops | Las Vegas, NV
The beech top we did in that matte sheen – WOW , for the most part my clients are always satisfied – but this client is the winner – the most happy client of all time – she LOVE LOVES LOVES her beech tops!
That is awesome!!!!!!!!!
Matthew
Dede O. | American Beech Wood Countertops | Las Vegas, NV
The counters are in as well as the sink. Absolute perfection!!!!! Will call when all is done, probably next week. Waiting for the tile backsplash to go in. I can’t thank you enough for your care in making sure all is well.
Beth U. | Walnut Wood Countertop | Washington, NJ
Paul, and Grothouse Team,
I wanted to give you some feedback, several months after we purchased a 6′ walnut island top. First, the advice we received from Rich was just terrific. We ended up with exactly what I envisioned for the kitchen. The Durata finish makes care so easy, and we’ve spilled spaghetti sauce, red wine and every other type of food, with no stains. Everything wipes up with a little soap and water. The look is beautiful, the care is a snap and we get compliments on it every time someone new comes to the house. Contractors never fail to ask where we purchased it (and we rave about you!). And finally, my husband was able to install the countertop with no problems or issues, thanks to the perfect advice from your guys.
Thank you very much for providing absolute top value for my dollar. I wonder if you could help me with this: I have two tiny nicks in the top and was wondering if there is any product that can fill them in (and not make them look worse!).
Thanks, and kindest regards,
Beth U.
Gerry M. | Quarter Sawn White Oak Wood Countertop | Charlotte, NC
Paul, I got over to the warehouse today to see the laminated oak island top and table. Installation is scheduled this coming Monday.
I am thrilled with your work. The curved laminated top is a beautiful sculpture and the quality and finish are outstanding. The table and top exceed my expectations and we are anxiously looking forward to our first meals in our new kitchen.
Please let everyone who was involved in the design and fabrication how much we appreciate their talents and efforts. I’ll send pictures as-installed and please feel free to give my name as a reference to your outstanding work.
Thank you,
Gerry M.
Gerry M | White Oak Wood Countertop and Table | Charlotte, NC
Paul,
I got over to the warehouse today to see the laminated oak island top and table. Installation is scheduled this coming Monday.
I am thrilled with your work. The curved laminated top is a beautiful sculpture and the quality and finish are outstanding. The table and top exceed my expectations and we are anxiously looking forward to our first meals in our new kitchen.
Please let everyone who was involved in the design and fabrication how much we appreciate their talents and efforts. I’ll send pictures as-installed and please feel free to give my name as a reference to your outstanding work.
Thank you,
Gerry M
Jon S. | Peruvian Walnut Wood Countertop | Ontario, Canada
Hi Rich and Jake,
The Donna S. walnut island top is installed and looks fantastic! This was a challenging project on various levels and so I would like to say a huge thank you to Grothouse for the amazing job your company did!
Attached is a picture of the installation crew! –
Thanks
Jonny
Bob & Kathy | Maple Wood Countertops | Boca Raton, Florida
Denise,
Thanks for the kind words! We’d be honored to be included among the beautifully crafted examples in your gallery of work. My wife Kathy and I have operated a home personalizing business in South Florida for almost 40 years and are now in the process of retiring. She’s waited 25 years for her “House Captains kitchen” but fortunately we’ve been too busy to spare the people to take care of our own needs. It’s been such fun showing off the new maple counter tops and watching people feel and “pet” the incredibly smooth finish of our Grothouse tops. As soon as we decide whether to use leaded glass compositions or pewter lattice over clear class in the three open upper cabinet doors we’ll have some better photography to pass along to you. We are absolutely thrilled with the superb quality of the products you delivered to us.
Janette M. | Wood Countertop Kitchen Island | Rockville, Maryland
Dear Paul and Denise, Attached, you will find some pictures of our completed kitchen. (It’s finally done!) The island you constructed is beautiful and goes a long way towards infusing warmth in the space. In addition to your outstanding workmanship, we are very appreciative to both of you for taking the time to educate us about wood types, providing your expertise to ensure the correct scale for the space and for ultimately creating a unique, elegant edge. The island is truly a standout and it is one of our favorite elements in the kitchen. You were wonderful to work with and we’re happy to provide our highest recommendations.
Vinnie | Wood Table Desk | Putnam Kitchens in Greenwich, CT
Dear Paul and Denise,
I wanted to thank you for such a beautiful table desk. It is truly a piece of art.
Mike & Peggy G. | Wood Countertop Island | San Francisco, California
Chad,
I am so sorry it has taken me so long to get pictures to you. I want you to know how impressive the island is and everyone loves it. You were so easy to work with and I appreciate all your help and will enjoy my island for years to come.
Denise A. | American Cherry Wood Countertop | Hinsdale, IL
I love my countertops!
Jill F. | Santos Mahogany Wood Countertop | Rockville, Maryland
Hi, I just wanted to thank you for going above and beyond with the counter top.
Martha W. | Iroko Wood Countertop | Longwood, Florida
Dear Grothouse Lumber,
I spoke with Paul Grothouse last week to tell him how pleased we are with our Iroko island top. He asked if I would email some pictures so here they are. Hopefully these will serve your purposes. Thank you again for doing such a wonderful job for us!
Mack & Terry H. | Wood Countertop | Bristol Tennessee
Just wanted you to know how thrilled we are with the maple wood countertop you made to our specifications. It is precisely what we were dreaming of for our home. Many who have seen it have already commented on its beauty, workmanship, and the absolutely velvet feel of the surface coating. To us, just as important was how impressed our builder was. He is a perfectionist, type A kind of guy (why we hired his firm) and has superlative carpentry skills in addition to his engineering degree. He knows quality when he sees it, and plans on consulting you with future projects. Once again thanks for a job extremely well done!
Debra K. | Wood Kitchen Table and Island Top | Coral Springs, Florida
My Husband and I would like to thank you for making our new kitchen table and island top. Both are beautiful and fit exactly as we needed them with our remodel. Sometimes, buying over the internet is a “leap of faith”. You never know if the web designer does a better job of presentation that the actual item you are purchasing. This is not the case with your product. We chose your company after looking many times at your web site and speaking with you and some of your staff on the phone. You were always prompt with information and suggestions. We felt comfortable with the decision to have you design and fabricate the pieces. I then called upon you to locate someone to fabricate the base, when I was unable to do that comfortably locally in Florida. You did it without hesitation and it too is exactly what we desired.
Bob D. | Mahogany Wood Countertop | Greenwich, Connecticut
To the entire team at Grothouse: I just wanted to tell you how pleased my wife and I are with our new mahogany wood countertop. The craftsmanship of the counter is outstanding and doing business with you couldn’t have been easier. I was a little nervous going into the process having never purchased anything over the internet of this type or magnitude, but you guys made it easy. Your website was easy to navigate, you promptly returned emails and phone calls, the sample pieces really helped make our decision easy and the installation was flawless. I especially want to thank Chad and Paul, you guys did a great job. Please also extend my thanks to all the craftsman that took part in creating one very satisfied customer. I’m so satisfied in fact that you might have to put me on commission, I’m bragging about you guy’s to everyone that comes into our kitchen and see’s that counter.
Ernie | Wood Cutting Board | San Juan Capistrano, California
Just a quick line to say thanks for the beautiful cutting board, it is a quality piece of work.
Don M | Wood Kitchen Island Countertop | Dallas, Texas
The top arrived in perfect condition. Kathy & I will be proud of this piece in our kitchen forever. It was even nicer than I could have imagined. Pass on our thanks to everyone involved in making this beautiful top to our Kitchen Island.
Kenneth D. & Pat P | Wood Countertop | Philadelphia, PA
Although I thank you for the pictures, they were inadequate to convey the beauty and craftsmanship of your creation. We are duly impressed. We most also mention that the icing on the cake was when the delivery arrived midway in the promised range, and was carried into our home and placed in the proper location with great care and respect to our home and the new wood countertop. Again, thank you for your efforts. Ours with you certainly ranks among the best of the home improvement transaction we have ever done.
Sherri J. | Wood Chopping Block | Gulf Shores, Alabama
I wanted to let you know how pleased my husband and I are with our chopping block. It is beautiful. I have already had several compliments from friends and family. Thank you for making my utility cart one of my most favorite pieces of furniture in my home. I have kept your email address in my address book, so that I might pass it along to potential customers. Have a great day.
Denise A. | Wood Island Countertop | Chicago, Illinois
I’ll send you a photo when the kitchen is finished… I love my wood countertops! Thanks.
Sharon G | Wood Countertops | Washington DC
Everyone ooows and ahhhhs over your counter tops workmanship.
Debra K. | Wood Kitchen Table and Island Top | Coral Springs, Florida
My Husband and I would like to thank you for making our new kitchen table and island top. Both are beautiful and fit exactly as we needed them with our remodel. Sometimes, buying over the internet is a “leap of faith”. You never know if the web designer does a better job of presentation that the actual item you are purchasing. This is not the case with your product. We chose your company after looking many times at your web site and speaking with you and some of your staff on the phone. You were always prompt with information and suggestions. We felt comfortable with the decision to have you design and fabricate the pieces. I then called upon you to locate someone to fabricate the base, when I was unable to do that comfortably locally in Florida. You did it without hesitation and it too is exactly what we desired.
Bob D. | Mahogany Wood Countertop | Greenwich, Connecticut
To the entire team at Grothouse: I just wanted to tell you how pleased my wife and I are with our new mahogany wood countertop. The craftsmanship of the counter is outstanding and doing business with you couldn’t have been easier. I was a little nervous going into the process having never purchased anything over the internet of this type or magnitude, but you guys made it easy. Your website was easy to navigate, you promptly returned emails and phone calls, the sample pieces really helped make our decision easy and the installation was flawless. I especially want to thank Chad and Paul, you guys did a great job. Please also extend my thanks to all the craftsman that took part in creating one very satisfied customer. I’m so satisfied in fact that you might have to put me on commission, I’m bragging about you guy’s to everyone that comes into our kitchen and see’s that counter.
Sharon | Wood Countertop | Washington D.C.
Paul,
Thank you for your wonderful work.
Jodi Ray | Wood Countertop | San Francisco, California
Top arrived Tuesday. It was BEAUTIFUL! Had it installed yesterday and it looks WONDERFUL. I adore it. Thank you so much.
Pam | Cherry Wood Counters | Princeton, New Jersey
Thanks, Paul!
The cherry wood counters are a delight in every way. I added a few more pictures to the album since I first sent the link. You should soon be getting a lot of calls from Gardenweb forum people! Take care.
Denise O. | Wood Countertop | Massachusetts
Just wanted to let you know that I got my wood countertops yesterday and they are absolutely beautiful! Excellent craftsmanship, great communication, and an easy purchase process.
Jennifer K. | Wood Island Countertop | Pennsylvania
Hi Paul,
I thought you’d be interested to see our wood island top with the TV lift in motion! It is truly a masterpiece of a top. Thank you for the beautiful workmanship.
John Bergman | Walnut Wood Countertop | Waukesha, WI
Thanks for the fantastic Walnut countertop. Everyone who sees it is totally impressed with the superb workmanship. Please send me info. On how we should care for this top. Thanks!
Joseph V | Wood Table | Washington DC
Guys, I just want to thank you again for everything. My table is absolutely stunning, and I am in complete awe every time I walk by it. I could not be happier with the entire process, price, professionalism and craftsmanship. This table brings back a piece of my grandfather that will stay in my family for generations. Thank you for making this a reality.
Deborah S | Wood Countertop | Centreville, MD
I spoke to Edmond M earlier this week. His tops were installed on Monday morning and said they are beautiful! (The crew that installed them have been in the contracting industry for more than 20 years and said to him that the tops were by far the nicest wood tops they had ever seen! They were amazed!)
Ken B | Wood Countertop | San Francisco, CA
Your wood countertop is going in. It’s really exquisite. You can see why it’s priced the way it is. We’re ordering the table today. Thanks
Jerry M | Wood Countertop | Mendham, NJ
Thanks. The kitchen is a WOW… and your top is one of the reasons.
Lee T | Wood Vanity Top | Shorewood, IL
Thank you again for the wonderful vanity tops you created. They arrived earlier than expected, in terrific condition and look great. It was a pleasure working with Grothouse. You and your staff are top- notch.
Len B | Wood Bar Top | Warren, NJ
Many thanks again… the bar top looks great.
Emily B | Custom Wood Countertop | Cincinnati, OH
My name is Emily Beiting and I work for Auer Kitchens, a kitchen design firm based in Cincinnati. We have been around for nearly 40 years. We met the folks of Grothouse Lumber at the kitchen and bath show in Chicago a couple of years ago, and decided to give them a try. We don’t have anyone local that makes wood countertops, so up until 06’ we sold away from them as much as possible. We knew that we had to find someone that could do the work we needed, and Grothouse was a perfect fit. My experience with them has been very positive. The quotes are sent back in a very timely fashion, and are very detailed. The lead times are exactly as promised. There have been several times I’ve had to talk to Chad for lengthy periods in order to figure out the best solution for a client. He is so knowledgeable and helpful. My company had a steep learning curve with the introduction of custom wood tops, but now we feel very versed and comfortable in selling them. I can proudly say that in the next few weeks we are taking out a granite island, and replacing it with a beautiful wood top from Grothouse. I would certainly recommend Grothouse Lumber… though don’t tell anyone else in Cincinnati about them.
Patrick, John and Julianne | Wood Island Countertop | New York, NY
We wanted to thank you for the incredible Island Countertop!! Everyone who sees the kitchen for the first time always marvels at the “amazing, unique” island. On your website, you state that craftsmanship and customer service are paramount, and this certainly was our experience. Your team addressed all of our concerns up-front, before the purchase. And then after the counter was installed, you followed up with us, and made sure we were completely satisfied. In fact, you went the extra-mile, refinishing the counter for a second time, because it did not meet your expectations. We will recommend Grothouse to all of our friends and neighbors! And, we are now going to order from Grothouse 2 separate Butcher Blocks to sit on the island countertop. Thanks
Joanne Masek | Wood Island Countertop | North Attleboro, MA
Dear Chad,
I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful island top. We just love it, it makes our whole kitchen! Thought you might like to see pictures of it. I gave the sample I bought to our builder in case anyone else is interested in a top like this. Thank You.
Brett M | Wood Cutting Boards | Oceanside, CA
I got the two cutting boards last week, love them!
Dana P | Wood Countertop | West Point, GA
Hi Chad,
I just wanted to let you know I received my counter top on Tuesday and immediately installed it, it looks GREAT!!! I appreciate all your help and I apologize again for being such a pain in the rear early on! Merry Christmas.
Tim M | Wood Bar Top | Mint Hill, NC
The bar top arrived today in perfect shape. Awesome job, it looks terrific and really adds a touch of class to the room. It’s a pleasure to deal with a company that takes pride in delivering such high quality work. Thanks.
Diane C | Teak Wood Countertop | West Des Moines, IA
I received my teak counter top. Just wanted you to know I was thrilled with it. Thanks. I gambled by ordering something that significant from a Google search! You were nice on the phone as well as helpful. The delivery was prompt and on time. And besides all that, it’s beautiful.
Stephanie V | Walnut Wood Countertop | Lawrenceville, NJ
It’s a month or so late but I just wanted to tell you we LOVE our walnut countertop!!! It is so easy to keep clean and looks gorgeous. You and Denise could not have been nicer or made it simpler. We also love the lipped chopping block! Everything is awesome!
John Caraway | Wood Countertop | Salem, OR
I received my new wood countertop a couple days ago, and it looks great! I’ll be in touch later to talk about a cutting board. Thank you!
Diane N | Wenge Wood Island Countertop | Park Hills, KY
The Wenge island top is really beautiful; it has been surprisingly impervious to water rings, etc. and is the first thing people comment on when they see the new kitchen for the first time.
Amy R | Walnut Wood Island Countertop | Denver, Colorado
I just received the end grain walnut island counter top you created for me, and I wanted to let you know that it is absolutely beautiful! You do amazing work.
Michael G | Wood Countertop | Allentown, Pennsylvania
Paul,
Thank you so much for the absolutely beautiful job you and your staff did on my counter top. We finished it off this weekend with a nice 4 inch wood grain back splash and painted the rest of the wall. That counter is now the focal point as soon as you enter the dining area. We love it and I am so glad I did not go to Home Depot!!!! After seeing these counter tops in the flesh… they are certainly priceless. Thanks again!
Ted Z. | Maple Wood Countertop | Princeton, New Jersey
Dear Paul,
We installed our new natural butcher block counter on our cooktop island and it is just beautiful. Your craftsmanship and expertise is superb and we couldn’t be more pleased with the end result.
Although skeptical at first to buy something like this from a website, your constant communications via email and telephone by Denise and yourself kept us informed of the progress and gave us a secure feeling that it would be exactly what we had expected.
The delivery was on time and your courier was a pleasure to have into our home. When my contractor dropped the Viking cooktop and the downdraft assembly into the counter top, we were all pleasantly surprised that the fit was perfect and no adjustments were necessary. I have included a photo of the finished product!
Thanks again for the fine craftsmanship and feel free to have any future customer call us for a reference. GLumber is the best!
Judy L. | Sapele Mahogany Wood Countertop | Miami, FL
Hello all,
Just wanted to let you see what a spectacular work of art you accomplished!
Well done!
Thank you so much.
With best regards,
Judy L
Julie F. | Maple Wood Countertop | Wolfeboro Falls, New Hampshire
Hi,
I wanted to share the photos of the Morrone counter in the completed kitchen. Everyone LOVES the counter! I am very pleased with it.
