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Most installed granite and quartz countertops run from about $50 to $120 per square foot, with entry-level granite and builder-grade quartz at the low end and premium quartzite, marble and designer quartz well above. A typical kitchen needs 40 to 60 square feet. Where shops publish prices, we show them so you can compare.

A fabricator cuts and polishes the slab in its own shop and usually installs it. Some stores and showrooms sell countertops but send the fabrication to a partner shop. Buying direct from a fabricator often means more slab choice and one point of responsibility.

Granite is natural, durable and needs sealing every year or two. Quartz is engineered, non-porous and low maintenance. Quartzite is natural, hard and heat-tolerant but pricier. Marble is beautiful and soft, so it stains and etches; most shops suggest it for low-traffic areas.

The Natural Stone Institute accredits fabricators that pass an inspection of their shop, safety practices, business practices and finished work. Brand programs (Cambria, Caesarstone, Silestone) certify shops trained on their products. Both are voluntary and are a good sign.