Countertop Cost Calculator

Pricing out new countertops means juggling several materials at once, from budget laminate to premium marble, and the totals add up fast. The estimate here covers laminate, granite, quartz, marble, and butcher block so you can compare them on equal footing and walk into a kitchen or bath renovation with a realistic budget instead of a guess. Working from current market prices keeps the surprises out of the final bill.

The math is straightforward: total linear feet multiplied by the average per-linear-foot cost of your chosen material, plus an installation fee layered on top as a percentage. The 2026 material ranges built into the tool run from $25 to $60 per linear foot for laminate, $40 to $100 for butcher block, $70 to $150 for granite, $80 to $170 for quartz, and $90 to $200 for marble. Installation lands somewhere between 15 and 30% of material cost, scaling with project complexity and location.

Treat the output as a planning figure rather than a quote, since slab quality, edge profiles, sink and cooktop cutouts, and where you live all move the real number. Removal of the old countertop and any plumbing disconnects and reconnects are easy line items to overlook, yet they show up on the invoice all the same. Several quotes from local fabricators and installers will pin down what your specific job actually costs.