Countertop Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of new countertops by size, material type, edge profile, and labor. Get material costs, labor costs, and total project cost with a detailed breakdown. Adjusts for cutouts, old countertop removal, and backsplash. Free, no sign-up required.
Standard counter depth is 25.5 inches (cabinet + overhang). Measure each section and add them together for L-shaped or galley kitchens.
Enter your own material cost per square foot.
Typical: $30-$60/sqft for templating, cutting, fitting, and sealing. Complex layouts cost more.
$75 each (standard top-mount)
$100 each
$15 each
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Costs vary by region, fabricator, slab selection, and project complexity.
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- Measure your counter — measure the total length of all counter sections in inches, and use the standard depth (25.5 inches for most kitchens). For L-shaped counters, add both legs together.
- Choose material — laminate (budget), butcher block (warmth), tile (classic), granite (natural stone), quartz (engineered, low-maintenance), marble (luxury), concrete (industrial), or set a custom cost per sq ft.
- Set labor cost — adjust the labor rate per sq ft for your region. Complex layouts with many cutouts cost more.
- Add cutouts — enter the number of sink cutouts, cooktop cutouts, and faucet holes. Each adds to the fabrication cost.
- Toggle options — include old countertop removal, edge profile upgrade, matching backsplash, and a 10% waste factor as needed.
- Click Calculate — see total cost, cost per sq ft, and a detailed breakdown.
📌 5 tips for countertop replacement
- ✓ Get 3+ quotes from licensed fabricators. Countertop prices vary 30-50% between shops for the same material. Ensure each quote includes templating, cutouts, edge profile, installation, and old countertop removal in writing.
- ✓ Choose quartz if you want low maintenance. Quartz is non-porous (no sealing needed), resists stains and bacteria, and is more consistent in color than natural stone. Granite needs resealing every 1-2 years but offers unique natural patterns.
- ✓ Don't forget the edge profile. A standard eased edge is usually included, but ogee, bullnose, and waterfall edges add $10-$25 per linear foot. Budget for the edge if you want a premium look — it can add $200-$600 to a typical kitchen.
- ✓ Template before you finalize. Digital templating ($100-$300) ensures a perfect fit, especially for stone slabs that cannot be adjusted on-site. Never let a fabricator skip templating for an irregular-shaped kitchen — a misfit slab means a full re-fabrication.
- ✓ Buy the slab, not just sq ft. Stone countertops are sold by the slab (typically 45-50 sq ft). If your counter is 35 sq ft, you still pay for the full slab. Ask about remnant pieces for small bathrooms or islands to save 40-60%.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only. Actual countertop costs vary significantly based on location, slab selection, edge profile complexity, cutout type (undermount vs. top-mount), stone rarity, fabricator rates, and local building codes. Always obtain professional quotes from licensed countertop fabricators before making budget decisions. This tool is not a substitute for professional countertop advice.
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