Basic
$48 – $112 per sq ft
3 cm entry-level polished granite in a common uniform color, standard eased edge, undermount sink cutout, sealed

Template, fabricate and install polished granite kitchen countertops (3 cm), including standard edge and sink cutout.
Polished Granite Counter in Charlotte, North Carolina typically costs $56 to $131 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Charlotte are 7.0% lower than the national average for polished granite counter.
National average: $60 – $140 per sq ft
$48 – $112 per sq ft
3 cm entry-level polished granite in a common uniform color, standard eased edge, undermount sink cutout, sealed
$56 – $131 per sq ft
3 cm mid-level polished granite with more color variation, standard eased edge, undermount sink cutout, sealed
$70 – $164 per sq ft
3 cm higher-level polished granite with bold veining and movement, standard eased edge, undermount sink cutout, sealed
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $26 – $61 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $18 – $43 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $6.98 – $16 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $4.66 – $11 | sq ft |
Polished granite kitchen countertop and island with undermount sink
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Charlotte's new-build market is transitional: classic proportions, neutral palettes, shaker cabinetry and warm wood, with modern accents in lighting and hardware. It is less formal than Atlanta and less coastal than Charleston.
Work by Charlotte designers first, then the styles Charlotte draws from.
Contemporary kitchen
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Material costs in Charlotte run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local polished granite counter contractors in Charlotte for personalized quotes based on your specific project.