Quartz countertops cost $50 to $150 per square foot installed in 2026
Quartz countertops cost $50 to $150 per square foot installed in 2026, and most homeowners land at $70 to $100 a foot. Angi's range goes to $200 for premium slabs. The material is $15 to $75 a square foot and fabrication plus installation is $30 to $50. A typical 40 square foot kitchen runs $3,000 to $6,000. By brand installed, Caesarstone is $50 to $100 a foot, Cambria $60 to $125, Silestone $60 to $140 and Corian Quartz $50 to $150. Quartz is engineered stone and needs no sealing, unlike granite and quartzite.
What price guides say
We checked 4 price guides and read every number on their pages on October 7, 2026. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| Angi | Angi lists quartz countertops at $50 to $200 per square foot, with most homes at $70 to $100. |
| HomeGuide | HomeGuide lists quartz at $50 to $200 per square foot installed, with Caesarstone at $50 to $100 and Cambria at $60 to $125. |
| Slabwise | Slabwise lists quartz at $50 to $150 per square foot installed in 2026, with labor at $30 to $50 a square foot. |
| MSI Surfaces | MSI Surfaces lists quartz at $50 to $150 per square foot installed in 2026, with materials at $15 to $50 a square foot. |
What pushes the price up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| The grade | Builder grade second choice slabs are $50 to $60 a foot installed. First choice designer slabs with veining are $80 to $150. |
| The brand | Caesarstone and Corian are at the low end. Cambria and Silestone cost more. Big box house brands cost less. |
| Thickness and edges | 3 cm slabs cost more than 2 cm. A mitered waterfall edge adds $1,000 to $3,000. Bullnose and ogee edges add $10 to $30 a foot. |
| Cutouts and seams | Each sink, cooktop and outlet cutout is $100 to $300. Long runs need seams. |
| Your city | San Francisco, New York and Seattle labor runs $50 to $70 a foot. The South and Midwest run $30 to $40. |
What the price includes
An installed quote covers the template, the slab, fabrication (cutting, polishing, edge work), delivery, installation, seaming and a standard sink cutout. Removing old counters ($200 to $500), plumbing reconnection, a new sink and a backsplash are usually extra. It does not include tax or extras the provider adds on the day.
DIY or hire a pro
Quartz slabs are heavy and break if they are bent or dropped. Cutting and seaming take special tools and skill. A fabricator makes a template of your kitchen, cuts the slab in a shop, and then installs it. This is why most homeowners hire a pro. You can still save by taking out the old counters yourself, if you are careful. Do not try to lift a slab alone. A bad cut or a crack can cost far more than the labor you saved. Ask the fabricator what the warranty covers.
How to judge your quote
- Ask for the price per square foot and the total for your kitchen.
- Ask which slab grade and brand are in the quote.
- Ask if the sink cutout, edge, and delivery are included.
- Ask if removing old counters and plumbing hookup are in the price.
- Compare the total with the range above: $50 to $150 per square foot installed for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Ask for remnant pieces for a bathroom or small island. Fabricators sell leftover slab at a deep discount.
- Choose a second choice or builder grade slab in a solid color. Same durability, $30 to $50 less a foot.
- Keep the layout simple. Fewer seams, a standard eased edge and one sink cutout keep fabrication low.
- Get the removal and plumbing reconnect quoted up front. They are often left off the first number.
Why this costs more in 2026
Quartz slabs are about 90 percent ground stone bound with polymer resin, and resin prices rose with oil after the Iran war began in February 2026. Nearly all quartz slabs are imported, and ocean freight climbed with record bunker fuel and diesel prices. Fabrication shops also pay more for skilled workers and for diamond tooling, and that lands in the per foot install price.
How we got these numbers
The range on this page comes from Angi, HomeGuide, Slabwise and MSI Surfaces. We opened each source page and read every number on it on October 7, 2026. Where the sources disagree, the table above shows each one so you can see the spread. These are planning ranges, not quotes. The written price you are given is the real price.
Common questions
How much do quartz countertops cost per square foot?
They cost about $50 to $150 installed. Angi says most homes land at $70 to $100.
How much is a typical kitchen?
Slabwise lists $2,500 to $5,500 for an average kitchen of 30 to 40 square feet.
Is quartz worth the price?
Quartz is hard, does not need sealing, and comes in many colors. It costs more than some other counter types.
How can I pay less?
Pick a second choice slab or a simple edge. Angi lists second choice slabs at $50 to $60 a square foot.