Stainless Steel Countertop Pricing

December 2014

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

Stainless Steel Countertop installation should be completed by a Finish Carpenter. Use the Finish Carpenter hiring checklist to avoid common problems.
To help make sure the installation is peformed properly - use the Install Metal Countertops work specifications in your hiring agreement and work instructions

Stainless Steel Countertop - Notes

Stainless Steel 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 Stainless Steel Countertop commonly features thicker gauge, sturdier surface.
To maximize the return on your Stainless Steel 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 Stainless Steel Countertop projects in or near major urban areas.
Save money by having multiple vendors bid on the same, complete description of Stainless Steel 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.

Stainless Steel Countertop Prices	zip code	square feet
	Basic	Better	Best
Material price	$2,363 - $2,821	$2,756 - $3,280	$3,214 - $3,673
Installation labor cost	$1,208 - $1,923	$1,835 - $2,486	$2,392 - $3,225
Total installed cost (material and labor)	$3,570 - $4,744	$4,591 - $5,765	$5,606 - $6,898
Stainless Steel Countertop cost per square foot	$83.14	$103.56	$125.04