How much do new countertops cost?
Based on prices that countertop shops publish on their own websites, here's what installed countertops typically cost across the US (the middle half of listed prices, per square foot):
- Granite: $33 to $65
- Quartz: $50 to $1,815
- Quartzite: varies widely by city
- Marble: varies widely by city
A typical kitchen has 40 to 60 square feet of countertop, so most projects land between $3,000 and $7,000 installed. Shops that publish prices tend to be value-oriented, so expect premium slabs and custom work to cost more. See the price report by state and city.
What's usually extra
- Removing and hauling away old tops: often $200–$500. Shops that handle removal (use the “Removal of old tops” filter on your city page).
- Sink and faucet cutouts, and the sink itself if you want it included.
- Upgraded edges (ogee, bullnose, mitered) priced per linear foot.
- Full-height backsplash in the same slab.
- Plumbing disconnect and reconnect, usually a separate plumber.
- Premium or exotic slabs, waterfall edges and extra seams.
Ways to pay less
- Ask about remnants for vanities and small tops. Shops selling remnants (use the “Remnants for small jobs” filter on your city page).
- Choose a level-one granite or a builder-grade quartz color.
- Keep a standard eased edge and a 4-inch backsplash.
- Get three quotes with the same spec so you compare like with like.
- Ask about financing if you'd rather spread the cost. Shops offering financing (use the “Financing” filter on your city page).