Kitchen Remodel · Costs, budgets and timelines · Updated November 2026
Kitchen Countertop Replacement Cost by Material
Countertop installation typically costs $1,870–$4,400 for a kitchen. The material, the amount of counter and the extras (removal, cutouts, edges and backsplash repairs) set the final price.
Typical installed totals by material
| Material | Typical installed total |
|---|---|
| Laminate | From about $800; about $1,200 average |
| Granite | $2,000–$4,500 |
| Quartz | $1,500–$12,000 |
| Marble | $1,050–$9,650 (about $3,000 average) |
| Butcher block | $1,200–$15,000 |
| Tile | About $3,500 average |
| Concrete | $3,300–$7,200 for about 55 sq. ft. |
From HomeAdvisor's countertop materials guide (page updated April 23, 2021). Prices have likely risen; use these to compare materials, not as a quote.
Extras that add to the bill
- Removing old countertops: especially tile or stone.
- Sink and cooktop cutouts: often priced per cutout.
- Plumbing: disconnecting and reconnecting the sink, faucet and disposal; new faucets if the hole layout changes.
- Edge profiles: decorative edges cost more than standard ones. Waterfall edges add $1,000–$3,000.
- Backsplash: removing countertops can damage an existing backsplash. A professional backsplash runs $500–$1,700.
- Cabinet repairs: stone needs level, solid cabinets underneath.
How to compare quotes
- Same square footage, material, thickness and edge.
- Number and type of cutouts.
- Whether removal, disposal and plumbing are included.
- Seam placement for stone and quartz.
- Sealing (for natural stone) and warranty.
Choosing a material? See quartz vs. granite vs. laminate.
Sources
- HomeAdvisor: Best countertop types, page updated April 23, 2021; accessed November 2026
Cost figures are national ranges from the sources listed above and in our kitchen remodel cost guide, not a quote from FixFinch or any contractor.