Basic
$147 – $489 per project
Sink disconnected with supplies shut off, counters unscrewed and pried free of base cabinets, broken up as needed and hauled away
How Much Does Remove Countertops Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Detach and remove existing kitchen countertops (laminate, tile or stone) from base cabinets and haul away, sink disconnect included.
Remove Countertops in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $173 to $575 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Remove Countertops in Chicago, Illinois
$173 – $575
per projectPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for remove countertops.
National average: $150 – $500 per project
What you get at each price level
Standard
$173 – $575 per project
Sink disconnected and stops capped, counters cut free and lifted off, cabinets protected, debris hauled
Premium
$216 – $719 per project
Sink disconnected, counters cut into sections with dust control where needed, cabinet tops cleared of screws and adhesive, hauled
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $72 – $241 | job |
| Labor | labor | $68 – $228 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $19 – $64 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $13 – $43 | job |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Remove Countertops photo examples
Green base cabinets with countertop removed and sink cutout exposed
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($67.50-$225.00 per project)
- Labor ($52.50-$175.00 per project)
- Supplies & Other ($18.00-$60.00 per project)
- Equipment & Disposal ($12.00-$40.00 per project)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Dropcurb: Countertop removal cost 2026, dropcurb.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Block Renovation: Replacing kitchen countertops cost, blockrenovation.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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