Quartz Countertop Cost: Price Ranges and Breakdown
This Old House, citing The Home Depot, puts quartz countertops at about $59 to $130 per square foot, with an average of about $80. That range is a practical starting point for a homeowner planning a kitchen countertop. The sections below cover grade tiers, labor, do-it-yourself work and how to compare quotes.
Quartz countertop cost breakdown
The grade of quartz moves the per-square-foot price, and the sources label their grades differently. The table lists the ranges by item.
| Item | Unit | Cost range | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-grade or builder’s grade quartz | per square foot | $50 to $60 | Forbes Home |
| Mid-tier quartz | per square foot | $65 to $75 | Bob Vila |
| Top-tier grade quartz | per square foot | $80 to $100 | Forbes Home |
| Quartz slabs, excluding installation | per square foot | $40 to $170 | HomeGuide |
| Edge treatments | per linear foot | $10 to $60 | HomeGuide |
| Additional sink cutout | per cutout | $150 to $300 | HomeGuide |
| Small cutouts for outlets and soap dispensers | each | $75 to $125 | HomeGuide |
Forbes Home’s mid-grade range is lower than Bob Vila’s mid-tier range. The two sources use different labels, so check the grade name on each quote before you compare the prices.
Labor vs. materials
HomeGuide puts labor to fabricate and install quartz at $10 to $30 per square foot. Fixr gives a labor-only total of $350 to $1,225 for a standard kitchen with 35 square feet of countertop. One source prices labor per square foot and the other as a total, so the figures do not line up directly.
DIY vs. hiring a pro
Fixr says you can save between $100 and $500 by demolishing, removing and hauling away the old countertop yourself. It is the only source here that prices a do-it-yourself option, and it covers removal only.
Cutting, fitting and installing a slab need specialized tools and skill, and none of these sources gives a do-it-yourself price for that work. Weigh that against your own tools, time and comfort with the job.
Any work that touches gas lines, electrical outlets or the electrical panel calls for a licensed pro, and a permit may be required. Old tops or their adhesive may contain asbestos or lead, so have a licensed pro test them before removal.
Ways to save
- Measure the counter area first. Send every contractor the same square footage so the quotes are easy to compare.
- Ask which edge profile is priced. Bob Vila lists an eased edge at $5 to $30 per foot, so ask what each profile adds.
- Count the cutouts before you ask for a price. HomeGuide lists extra sink cutouts at $150 to $300 each, so confirm how many sinks, outlets and soap dispensers the quote covers.
- Clear the counters and floor space before the crew arrives. This keeps the work area ready for the installers.
How to get an accurate quote
Ask each contractor for a written quote that shows:
- The price per square foot, the grade name and the brand or line of quartz.
- Labor and material as separate lines, so you can compare them with the ranges above.
- The edge profile, sink and outlet cutouts, and any corner work, each with its own price.
- Removal of the old top, listed as its own line.
- The square footage used and how it was measured.
If a quote skips a line you expected, ask for it in writing before you agree to the job.
What changes the price
- Grade of the quartz, from commercial to top-tier, according to Forbes Home
- Quality of the quartz and complexity of the kitchen layout, according to Fixr
- Total square footage of the project, according to Fixr
- Edge profile chosen, according to Fixr
- Sink, outlet and soap dispenser cutouts, according to HomeGuide
- Corner treatments for wraparound counters, priced per corner by HomeGuide
Frequently asked questions
Does a quoted price usually include installation?
It depends on which figure you are reading. HomeGuide's slab range leaves installation out, so ask whether a quote covers both material and labor.
Is Fixr's labor figure a fixed price for any kitchen?
No. It is tied to one example kitchen of 35 square feet, so a counter of another size will not match it exactly.
Is a backsplash part of the countertop price?
Fixr treats a matching backsplash as an add-on that costs $15 to $40 per square foot, so check whether it appears on your quote.
Sources
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Figures are estimates based on the sources above and vary by region, home and contractor. Get at least three written quotes before you hire. See our disclaimer and how we research.