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Cost to Refinish Countertops
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Countertop Labor Direct labor expenses to refinish countertops. | 9.2 hours | $274.12 | $545.96 |
| Countertop Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to refinish countertops including: connectors, fasteners, and adhesives. | 100 square feet | $48.25 | $52.25 |
| Totals - Cost to Refinish Countertops | 100 square feet | $322.37 | $598.21 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $3.22 | $5.98 |
Cost to Refinish Countertops - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Refinish Countertops averages $3.22 - $5.98 per square foot in 2013. This Countertop Refinishing cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Countertop Refinishing project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Countertop Refinishing - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $3.22 - $5.98 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Countertop Refinishing: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Refinish Countertops - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Countertop Refinishing, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Countertop Refinishing jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Countertop Refinishing. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Refinish Countertops - References
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 6: Kitchens and Baths U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 5: Partitions, Ceilings, Floors, and Stairs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Manual of Standard Estimating Practice American Society of Professional Estimators, Jul 2012, Editorial Staff
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
