The costs for granite countertops vary significantly and depend on several available options. To
accurately budget for your new countertops, it helps to know what the material, fabrication, and installation will be.
Granite Countertops Price vs. Value
Granite countertops are a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms. They come in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and designs, last a lifetime, and can increase the value of your home. Under the rule of “you get what you pay for,” granite countertops are an excellent investment with big returns.
Granite Countertops Costs
Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to $150 per square foot, or $2,500 to $6,000 for the average kitchen. Factors that affect what your granite countertops cost will include:
- Material grade. Vendors typically use four grades: closeout, builder’s, premium, and designer. Since the material is always granite, what most differentiates the grades is the appearance. Closeout and builder’s grades are pre-fab pieces that have less veining. Premium and designer grades have lots of veining and color in the stone.
- Job complexity. Custom corners and edges, radius tops and waterfall legs will affect your final costs. The fewer customizations there are, the less expensive your granite countertops will be.
- Installation. We recommend using a skilled installer who is experienced, licensed and insured. Our installers have an average of 7 years of experience in setting stone counters.
Working directly with a granite slab supplier also helps keep your granite countertops cost down. The average savings can be about 15%.
What to Budget
A stylish material like granite for your kitchen and bathroom countertops can be the best home-improvement investment you’ll make. When it comes to planning your budget, our team takes you step-by-step through the process and provides you with a detailed project cost breakdown. Every aspect of granite countertop prices are thoroughly explained, and suggestions are made for where you can create savings.
At Rocky Mountain Stone, our goal is to help you understand the many facets of the granite countertop industry. We’ll break down granite countertops costs and pricing so the details are simple to understand and easier for you to make an informed, confident decision.
