New kitchen countertops cost $1,500 to $6,000 installed for an average kitchen with 30 to 40 square feet of counter, according to HomeGuide. Installed prices run $20 to $80 per square foot for laminate, $50 to $200 for quartz, and $80 to $150 for granite. House AI can show a new countertop look on a photo of your own kitchen in about 15 seconds.
The material sets most of the price, and the size of your kitchen sets the rest. HomeGuide puts a small kitchen at 20 to 30 square feet of counter and a large one at 40 to 60 or more.
Countertop cost by material
These are HomeGuide's installed prices per square foot. The last column multiplies each range by 40 square feet, the top of HomeGuide's range for an average kitchen.
| Material | Installed cost per square foot | 40 square feet installed |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate | $20 to $80 | $800 to $3,200 |
| Marble | $40 to $150 | $1,600 to $6,000 |
| Butcher block | $50 to $150 | $2,000 to $6,000 |
| Solid surface (such as Corian) | $50 to $150 | $2,000 to $6,000 |
| Quartz | $50 to $200 | $2,000 to $8,000 |
| Granite | $80 to $150 | $3,200 to $6,000 |
Other guides split material and labor. HomeAdvisor's page, updated June 17, 2026, lists material only, such as $15 to $70 per square foot for quartz, and adds $10 to $30 per square foot to install. Angi's granite guide, updated July 9, 2026, says most granite projects cost $2,000 to $4,000, with an average of $3,250.
What else adds to the bill
A few extras show up on most quotes. HomeGuide lists removal of old countertops at $50 to $250 or more, though many contractors include it in labor. A sink cutout costs $100 to $300, and edge treatments run $10 to $60 per linear foot. A full kitchen remodel is a different budget, covered in our kitchen remodel cost answer below.
How to preview a countertop on your own kitchen
Step 1: Photograph the kitchen
Stand back in daylight with the lights on, so the counters, cabinets, and a window are in the frame.
Step 2: Describe the countertop in House AI
Upload the photo, set the room type to kitchen, and describe the look in your own words, like "white quartz countertops with the same cabinets." Each design takes about 15 seconds, and every user gets 3 free designs a day.
Step 3: Get samples and quotes
AI doesn't measure your counters, small details can drift, and stone on a screen never matches a real slab. Bring home samples, look at them in your kitchen light, and get a measured quote before you order.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest kitchen countertop?
Laminate, at $20 to $80 per square foot installed, according to HomeGuide.
Is quartz more expensive than granite?
It can be. HomeGuide puts installed quartz at $50 to $200 per square foot and granite at $80 to $150, so basic quartz costs less and premium quartz costs more.
How many square feet of countertop does a kitchen have?
HomeGuide puts an average kitchen at 30 to 40 square feet of counter, a small kitchen at 20 to 30, and a large kitchen at 40 to 60 or more.
Does countertop installation include removing the old one?
Often, yes. HomeGuide says most contractors include removal and disposal in labor, and lists it at $50 to $250 or more when it is charged separately.
Keep reading
- How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost?
- Can AI Design a Kitchen From a Photo?
- Kitchen Remodel Ideas to Test Before You Renovate
- House AI Pricing
Sources: HomeGuide, "How Much Does Countertop Installation Cost? (2026 Prices)," dated November 28, 2023. HomeAdvisor, "Countertop Prices by Material," updated June 17, 2026. Angi, "What Is the Average Cost of Granite Countertops?," updated July 9, 2026. All checked October 17, 2026. House AI figures come from the House AI app.