What to know about countertop installation in Chicago
Interior project costs in Chicago track the local labor market more than the weather, so the regional pricing above is the main driver here.
What affects countertop installation cost in Chicago
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive countertop installation cost everywhere apply in Chicago:
- 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.
Countertop Installation cost by countertop material in Chicago
These figures are adjusted for Chicago pricing (about 1.20x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Countertop material | Cost in Chicago | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate | $19.20 to $48 /sq ft | About $775 to $1,900 |
| Butcher block | $28.80 to $72 /sq ft | About $1,150 to $2,900 |
| Solid surface | $38.40 to $96 /sq ft | About $1,550 to $3,850 |
| Granite | $45.60 to $114 /sq ft | About $1,800 to $4,550 |
| Quartz | $48 to $120 /sq ft | About $1,900 to $4,800 |
| Quartzite | $62.40 to $156 /sq ft | About $2,500 to $6,250 |
| Marble | $67.20 to $168 /sq ft | About $2,700 to $6,700 |