Basic
$22 – $52 per sq ft
2 cm entry-level granite panels in a common color, eased top edge, outlet cutouts, set in silicone
Fabricate and install a granite slab backsplash (full-height or above-counter panels) with outlet cutouts, per sq ft, materials and labor.
Granite Backsplash in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania typically costs $25 to $61 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 Philadelphia are 4.0% higher than the national average for granite backsplash.
National average: $25 – $60 per sq ft
$22 – $52 per sq ft
2 cm entry-level granite panels in a common color, eased top edge, outlet cutouts, set in silicone
$25 – $61 per sq ft
2 cm mid-grade granite matched to the countertop, polished eased edges, outlet cutouts, tight seams
$32 – $76 per sq ft
2 cm granite cut from the same slab as the counter for pattern continuity, polished edges, precise cutouts, aligned seams
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $11 – $26 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $9.71 – $23 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.92 – $6.98 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.95 – $4.66 | sq ft |
See how granite backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Philadelphia's rowhouses and Trinity homes favor traditional detail in small footprints, while converted warehouses in Fishtown and Olde Richmond go industrial: brick, steel, exposed structure and open plan.
Photos of the styles Philadelphia draws from.
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
Labor costs in Philadelphia run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local granite backsplash contractors in Philadelphia for personalized quotes based on your specific project.