Granite Countertop Pricing

December 2014

Use the calculator below to estimate installed Granite Countertop cost for your area.

Granite Countertop installation should be completed by an Installer. Use the Installer hiring checklist to avoid common problems.
To help make sure the installation is peformed properly - use the Install Granite Countertops work specifications in your hiring agreement and work instructions

Granite Countertop - Notes

Granite Countertop installation cost estimates (bids) can only be prepared after an onsite measurements and inspection; usually these estimates are free.
Cost ranges account for variations in contractor skill, geographic location and seasonal contractor wage rates.
Complex installation shapes and layouts typically require 3.5% - 11% additional material and higher installation costs.
Installation cost estimate does not include costs for backsplash, which may be necessary for your project.
Installation cost will typically include sink cutout, deck mounted fixture cutouts and edge fabrication.
Higher priced Granite Countertop commonly features thicker slab and more intricate edge fabrication.
To maximize the return on your Granite Countertop investment, use a grade of material and installation appropriate for the value of your home relative to other homes. Over improvements do not pay back.
Installation charges will fall in the high end of the cost range for Granite Countertop projects in or near major urban areas.
Save money by having multiple vendors bid on the same, complete description of Granite Countertop work for your project.
Save money by being flexible on project scheduling and having your work completed during the service professional's slow season.
Save money by choosing odd lot, remnant or incorrectly ordered materials from your retailer.

Granite Countertop Prices	zip code	square feet
	Basic	Better	Best
Material price	$1,788 - $4,093	$3,764 - $6,399	$6,069 - $8,375
Installation labor cost	$283 - $263	$280 - $210	$228 - $158
Total installed cost (material and labor)	$2,071 - $4,356	$4,044 - $6,609	$6,297 - $8,533
Granite Countertop cost per square foot	$64.26	$106.53	$148.29