Countertop Installation cost breakdown
At a mid-range, national-average baseline, a typical countertop installation project is estimated at $1,600 to $4,000. The table below breaks the cost down so you can see where your project is likely to land.
| Material | Installed cost per sq ft | Typical total (40 sq ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate | $15 to $40 /sq ft | About $600 to $1,600 |
| Butcher block | $25 to $60 /sq ft | About $1,000 to $2,400 |
| Granite | $40 to $100 /sq ft | About $1,600 to $4,000 |
| Quartz | $50 to $120 /sq ft | About $2,000 to $4,800 |
| Marble | $60 to $150 /sq ft | About $2,400 to $6,000 |
Countertop Installation cost by project size
Most of your countertop installation cost scales with size. Here is the estimated national-average range at a few common project sizes.
| Countertop area (square feet) | Estimated total cost | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| 20 square feet | $800 to $2,000 | Smaller project |
| 40 square feet | $1,600 to $4,000 | Typical project |
| 70 square feet | $2,800 to $7,000 | Larger project |
What drives countertop installation cost
- Countertop area in square feet.
- Material: laminate is cheapest, marble and quartzite cost the most.
- Edge profiles, cutouts for sinks and cooktops.
- Removal and disposal of old countertops.
- Seams, backsplashes, and overhangs.
- Regional labor rates.
Key cost factors
Material is the price
Laminate is the budget option. Granite and quartz are the popular mid-range, with quartz prized for being maintenance-free. Quartzite and marble are the premium tiers.
Edges and cutouts
Fancy edge profiles, undermount sink cutouts, cooktop cutouts, and waterfall edges all add labor and cost beyond the base per-square-foot price.
Removal and seams
Removing old tops, the number of seams, and backsplash work add to the total. Larger slabs with fewer seams cost more in material but look better.