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Home Improvement · 1 local pro listed · Updated Jul 9, 2026

A countertop fabricator templates, cuts, and installs quartz, granite, and solid-surface counters for kitchens and baths.

What countertops covers

  • Quartz and granite
  • Templating and fabrication
  • Sink and cooktop cutouts
  • Seam and edge finishing
  • Removal of old tops

Typical countertops costs in the U.S.

Typical U.S. planning estimates — not quotes. Actual prices depend on scope, materials, access, and your local market. Always get an itemized quote before hiring.

Job Typical range Unit
Laminate installed $20–$50 per sq ft
Quartz installed $55–$120 per sq ft
Granite installed $50–$110 per sq ft
Removal of old counter $100–$400 per job

How hiring works

  1. 1

    Free in-home estimate

    The contractor measures, discusses materials, and scopes the work at your property.

  2. 2

    Written proposal

    You get an itemized quote covering materials, labor, timeline, and payment schedule.

  3. 3

    Permits and scheduling

    Licensed contractors pull any required permits and book a start date.

  4. 4

    Build and final walkthrough

    Work is completed, inspected, and you sign off before final payment.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Choosing a slab from a photo instead of seeing the actual stone
  • Forgetting to budget the sink, faucet, and edge upgrade
  • No seam-placement discussion before fabrication

Licensing & how it compares

Do I need a licensed pro for countertops?

Countertops is often unlicensed, so insurance, references, and a clear written scope matter even more than a license number.

Countertops vs. Cabinets

Countertops and Cabinets are both home improvement trades but solve different problems — book the one that matches your job, or a general contractor if the project spans both.

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Questions & answers about countertops

QWhat does countertops work include?

AA countertop fabricator templates, cuts, and installs quartz, granite, and solid-surface counters for kitchens and baths. Common jobs: quartz and granite, templating and fabrication, sink and cooktop cutouts, seam and edge finishing.

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QWhat's the most common countertops hiring mistake?

AChoosing a slab from a photo instead of seeing the actual stone Comparing a few verified pros before you commit avoids most of it.

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QHow much does countertops work cost?

ATypical countertops jobs in the U.S. run from about $20 to $400 depending on the work and materials — for example, laminate installed runs $20–$50 per sq ft. These are planning estimates, not quotes.

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Real questions get answered by our team and local pros. Published answers help the next person.

Frequently asked questions

How much does countertops work cost?

Typical countertops jobs in the U.S. run from about $20 to $400 depending on the specific work, materials, and your local market. See the price table on this page for a breakdown by job type. These are planning estimates, not quotes — get an itemized quote before hiring.

Do I need a licensed countertops pro?

Not always — this trade is frequently unlicensed, so focus on proof of insurance, references, and a clear written scope.

What's included in countertops work?

A countertop fabricator templates, cuts, and installs quartz, granite, and solid-surface counters for kitchens and baths. Common jobs include quartz and granite, templating and fabrication, sink and cooktop cutouts, seam and edge finishing.

What does countertops work include?

A countertop fabricator templates, cuts, and installs quartz, granite, and solid-surface counters for kitchens and baths. Common jobs: quartz and granite, templating and fabrication, sink and cooktop cutouts, seam and edge finishing.

What's the most common countertops hiring mistake?

Choosing a slab from a photo instead of seeing the actual stone Comparing a few verified pros before you commit avoids most of it.

How much does countertops work cost?

Typical countertops jobs in the U.S. run from about $20 to $400 depending on the work and materials — for example, laminate installed runs $20–$50 per sq ft. These are planning estimates, not quotes.

Last updated July 9, 2026. Prices are typical U.S. planning estimates, reviewed by the KnownPros editorial team.