Countertop installation runs about $1,500 to $6,000 for a typical kitchen in 2026, or roughly $40 to $200 per square foot installed. The number lands where it does because of three things: the material you pick, the size and complexity of your layout, and whether tear-out of the old counter is included.
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The budget choice. Durable enough for a rental or a quick refresh, and the only material a confident DIYer can often install with stock pieces. Looks have improved, but it won't add resale value the way stone does.
The mainstream sweet spot. Quartz is engineered and non-porous (no sealing); granite is natural and needs periodic sealing. Both require a fabricator to template, cut, and set the slab — not a DIY job. This is where most kitchens land.
High-end natural stone. Stunning, but softer marble scratches and stains, and exotic slabs carry a premium. Installation demands skilled fabrication and careful seam work — pay for an experienced installer here, not the cheapest bid.
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Hire a fabricator for any stone — granite, quartz, marble, quartzite. A miscut slab is an expensive mistake, and seams, leveling, and overhang support are exactly where DIY stone jobs go wrong.
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A typical 30–50 sq ft kitchen runs $1,500 to $6,000 installed, or $40 to $200 per square foot. Laminate is the low end, granite and quartz the middle, marble and quartzite the top.
Laminate at roughly $20 to $50 per square foot installed, then butcher block and tile. Quartz and granite run $50 to $120, and marble or quartzite can top $150 per square foot.
Not always. Tear-out and disposal can add $100 to $500, and edge profiles, sink cutouts, and seams are often separate line items. Ask for an itemized quote to compare bids fairly.
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