"How much do quartz countertops cost?" is usually the first question a customer asks us, often before they've picked a single color. It's a fair question to lead with. In our shop, quartz countertops cost between $70 and $140 per square foot installed, and where your project lands in that range depends mostly on the color and pattern you choose, the edge profile, and how much fabrication the job requires. Here's how we break that down for customers.
How much are quartz countertops, by tier
Quartz is manufactured, so the material itself is more consistent than natural stone. That said, not every quartz slab is priced the same. Color and pattern complexity is the biggest driver: a simple, uniform color from a standard line costs less to produce and finish than a slab designed to mimic the movement and veining of natural marble or granite. Brand matters too. Some manufacturers price their designer collections well above their core lines for the same reason a name-brand appliance costs more than a generic one: proprietary colors, tighter quality control, and demand.
| Tier | Installed price per sq ft | What's typically included |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level | $70-$85 | Solid colors or simple, uniform speckled patterns from a standard color line |
| Mid-range | $85-$115 | More complex patterns, veining that reads like natural stone, popular name-brand lines |
| Premium / designer | $115-$140 | Bold, dramatic veining, large-format slabs, book-matched patterns, specialty collections |
Within any tier, the edge profile you pick also moves the number a little. A standard eased or bullnose edge is included in most base pricing. A stacked, ogee, or waterfall edge takes more fabrication time and material, so it costs more.
Want a number specific to your kitchen? Request a free estimate and we'll walk your space and give you an honest, itemized quote.
What's included in an installed quartz price
When we quote a quartz job, the per-square-foot number covers the whole process, not just the slab:
- Templating. We come out and measure your cabinets precisely, usually after they're set but before the old countertop comes off, so the fabricated pieces fit exactly.
- Fabrication. The slab is cut, the edges are shaped and polished, and any sink or cooktop cutouts are cut to your appliance specs.
- Edge work. A standard edge profile is part of the base price. This is where the surface actually gets its finished look at the front of the counter.
- Installation. Our crew sets the finished pieces, seams them where needed, and levels everything against your cabinets.
From template to install, quartz typically takes 2 to 3 weeks, which is enough time for the slab to be fabricated properly rather than rushed.
What pushes a quartz quote higher
A few specific choices tend to move a project from the low end of the range toward the high end:
- Waterfall edges. Wrapping the quartz down the side of an island looks great, but it roughly doubles the material and labor for that section.
- Complex cutouts. Multiple sink configurations, cooktop cutouts, outlet cutouts, or a farmhouse sink apron all add fabrication time.
- Large islands or oversized slabs. A big island sometimes needs a larger slab than a standard perimeter run, which increases waste and can push you toward premium slab sizing.
- Extra seams or lack of them. Fewer seams generally means better-matched slabs and more careful layout, which takes more planning time even if it looks simpler in the end.
None of this means you're getting upsold. It means the fabrication work involved is genuinely different, and the price reflects that.
Quartz vs. granite, if you're cross-shopping
If you're weighing quartz against natural stone, it's worth knowing the two price ranges overlap more than people expect. Granite installed with us runs $60 to $150 per square foot, and we've laid out why that range swings wider than quartz's in our granite countertops cost guide. The short version: quartz pricing is driven mostly by pattern and brand, while granite pricing is driven by how rare and how large the slab is.
Getting an accurate number for your kitchen
Nothing online, including this guide, can give you an exact price for your kitchen. Cabinet layout, the color you fall in love with, and the edge profile you want all factor in. The most useful next step is to come see quartz slabs in person at our Akron showroom and get a real, itemized number based on your actual space. Contact us or call (330) 882-4220 to set up a template and estimate.
FAQ
How much are quartz countertops installed? In our shop, quartz countertops run $70 to $140 per square foot installed, which covers templating, fabrication, standard edge work, and installation. Where you land in that range depends mainly on the color and pattern you choose and the edge profile.
Why do quartz prices vary so much within the same material? Quartz pricing is driven by pattern complexity, brand, and edge profile rather than the raw material itself. A simple solid color from a standard line costs less to fabricate than a slab designed to mimic dramatic natural stone veining, and a waterfall edge costs more than a standard eased edge.
Is quartz more expensive than granite? Not necessarily. Our quartz range is $70 to $140 per square foot and our granite range is $60 to $150 per square foot, and those ranges overlap heavily. A premium quartz color can cost more than a mid-range granite slab, so the material category matters less than the specific tier you choose.
How long does a quartz countertop installation take? From templating your kitchen to final installation, quartz typically takes 2 to 3 weeks. That timeline lets the slab be fabricated and finished properly rather than rushed through production.