Basic
$147 – $440 per project
Countertop run detached from the cabinets with a pry bar, broken down and hauled away
How Much Does Remove Kitchen Countertop Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Detach and remove an existing kitchen countertop run (about 25-40 sq ft, laminate or stone) from the cabinets and haul away the debris.
Remove Kitchen Countertop in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $173 to $518 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Remove Kitchen Countertop in Chicago, Illinois
$173 – $518
per projectPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for remove kitchen countertop.
National average: $150 – $450 per project
What you get at each price level
Standard
$173 – $518 per project
Countertop cut free of caulk and adhesive and lifted off in sections, cabinet tops protected, debris hauled
Premium
$216 – $647 per project
Countertop cut into sections with dust control where needed, cabinet tops cleared of screws and adhesive, floors and walls protected, hauled
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $72 – $217 | job |
| Labor | labor | $69 – $205 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $19 – $58 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $13 – $39 | job |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($67.65-$202.50 per project)
- Labor ($52.94-$157.50 per project)
- Supplies & Other ($17.65-$54.00 per project)
- Equipment & Disposal ($11.76-$36.00 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
- Countertop Removal Cost 2026 - SlabWise, SlabWise, retrieved Nov 2026
- Countertop Installation Cost Guide - The Home Depot, The Home Depot, 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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