“How much will my countertops cost?” is the first question almost every homeowner asks us. The honest answer is that it depends, but not in a vague way. A handful of specific choices set the price of every countertop project. Once you know what they are, you can read a quote with confidence and decide where to spend and where to save.
Here are the 8 things that affect countertop cost the most, based on the projects we install in Wylie, Murphy, Sachse, and across North Texas.
1. The material you choose
Granite, quartz, and quartzite each sit in a different part of the price range. Many granite and quartz options fit a wide range of budgets. Quartzite usually costs more, because it is a very hard natural stone that takes longer to cut and polish. Not sure which fits your home? Our countertop materials guide compares all three.
2. The specific slab and color
Within the same material, prices can vary a lot. Common colors that are widely available cost less. Rare colors, dramatic veining, and slabs from far-off quarries cost more. Two granites that look similar in a small sample can be priced very differently as full slabs.
3. The size of your project
Countertops are priced by how much stone they use. A large kitchen with a big island may need two or more full slabs, while a bathroom vanity may use only part of one. The layout matters too: an L-shaped kitchen or a long island can change how many slabs it takes to cover your counters without awkward seams.
4. Your edge style
Every countertop edge is shaped and polished by hand and machine. A simple eased or rounded edge is the most affordable. Decorative edges like ogee or a thicker mitered edge take more time, so they cost more per foot.
5. Cutouts for sinks, cooktops, and faucets
Each opening in your countertop is extra fabrication work. An undermount sink needs a cutout with a polished inside edge. Cooktops, faucet holes, soap dispensers, and outlets each add a little more. A kitchen with a farmhouse sink, a prep sink, and a cooktop will cost more than one with a single sink.
6. Overhangs, islands, and support
An island with bar seating usually has an overhang, and larger overhangs need support brackets underneath. Waterfall edges, where the stone runs down the side of the island to the floor, look stunning but use extra stone and labor.
7. Removing your old countertops
If you are replacing laminate, tile, or older stone, the old countertops have to come out and be hauled away. Tile and stone take more work to remove than laminate. Let us know what you have now when you request a quote, so your price includes it from the start.
8. Backsplash and extras
A short stone backsplash cut from your countertop slab is a popular add-on. A full-height stone backsplash uses much more stone. Sinks, if you need a new one, are another line item to plan for.
How to save on your countertops
- Pick a popular color. Widely available colors usually cost less than rare ones.
- Keep the edge simple. An eased or rounded edge looks clean and costs less than decorative profiles.
- Ask about leftover pieces for small jobs. A bathroom vanity or laundry room top can sometimes be cut from a smaller piece of stone.
- Do the kitchen and baths together. Planning several rooms at once can make better use of each slab.
How to get an accurate quote
The more we know up front, the more accurate your quote will be. When you request a free quote, tell us which rooms you are updating, which stone you are leaning toward, and what countertops you have now. A few photos of your kitchen or bath help a lot. Then we confirm everything with an on-site measurement before we cut, so your final price has no surprises.
Ready to find out what your countertops will cost? Call or text 214-380-3409, or request your free quote online. Rockstar Granite serves Wylie, Murphy, Sachse, Lavon, Parker, Lucas, and nearby communities.