Basic
$47 – $109 per sq ft
3 cm entry-level polished granite in a common uniform color, standard eased edge, undermount sink cutout, sealed
How Much Does Polished Granite Counter Cost in New Orleans, Louisiana?
Template, fabricate and install polished granite kitchen countertops (3 cm), including standard edge and sink cutout.
Polished Granite Counter in New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $55 to $128 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Polished Granite Counter in New Orleans, Louisiana
$55 – $128
per sq ftPrices in New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for polished granite counter.
National average: $60 – $140 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$55 – $128 per sq ft
3 cm mid-level polished granite with more color variation, standard eased edge, undermount sink cutout, sealed
Premium
$69 – $160 per sq ft
3 cm higher-level polished granite with bold veining and movement, standard eased edge, undermount sink cutout, sealed
Cost Breakdown in New Orleans
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $25 – $59 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $18 – $43 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $6.77 – $16 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $4.51 – $11 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for New Orleans local market conditions.
Polished Granite Counter photo examples
Polished granite kitchen countertop and island with undermount sink
Photo: Chris Feser from Seattle, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisPolished granite countertops with matching backsplash and dark wood cabinets
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Design styles
See how polished granite counter looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
New Orleans style: Creole and shotgun traditional
New Orleans style comes from Creole cottages, shotguns and French Quarter townhouses: high ceilings, tall windows, plaster walls, dark wood, transoms and a layered, slightly bohemian mix of old furniture and art. Color is saturated and the palette is warm.
Photos of the styles New Orleans draws from.
Built fromBohemianSpanish Colonial
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Elevated Classic Kitchen
Photo: Flemming Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Maggie Morton Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in New Orleans, Louisiana
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($27.00-$63.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($21.00-$49.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($7.20-$16.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($4.80-$11.20 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs13.0% below avg
Material costs in New Orleans run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- How Much Is It to Install Granite Countertops in 2026? The Cabinet Coach, thecabinetcoach.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Granite Countertop Cost Per Square Foot in 2026, HonestCasa, honestcasa.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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