Countertop seam separating or lifting
Urgency
2/5
Honest verdict: this one's worth a pro$150–$600Typical repair cost
Likely causes, most common first
- Seam adhesive/epoxy reaching end of life
- Cabinet settling shifting the top's support
- Water infiltration in laminate tops swelling the substrate
Do this right now
- Keep the seam dry and don't fill it with household caulk — pros need it clean
- Check inside base cabinets for shifted or loose corner blocks
DIY or call a pro?
Stone seams get re-epoxied and pulled tight with seam-setters — a clean pro repair. Swollen laminate can't be un-swollen; that's a replacement conversation, and a good moment to price quartz.