Basic
$61 – $104 per sq ft
3 cm gray-green soapstone with light veining, eased edge, sink cutout, mineral oil finish
How Much Does Soapstone Countertop Cost in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Soapstone slab countertop fabricated and installed, priced per square foot of counter surface.
Soapstone Countertop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania typically costs $71 to $122 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Soapstone Countertop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
$71 – $122
per sq ftPrices in Philadelphia are 4.0% higher than the national average for soapstone countertop.
National average: $70 – $120 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$71 – $122 per sq ft
3 cm select darker soapstone with soft veining, eased edge, sink cutout, seams matched, oiled
Premium
$89 – $153 per sq ft
3 cm select dense charcoal soapstone with bold white veining, beveled edge, sink cutout, vein-matched seams, oiled
Cost Breakdown in Philadelphia
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $31 – $52 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $27 – $47 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $8.15 – $14 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $5.43 – $9.31 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Philadelphia local market conditions.
Design styles
See how soapstone countertop looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Philadelphia style: Rowhouse traditional and industrial loft
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.
Built 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
Cost Factors in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($31.50-$54.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($24.50-$42.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($70-$120 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($70-$120 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% below avg
Labor costs11.0% above avg
Labor costs in Philadelphia run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Forbes Home: Pros and cons of soapstone countertops, Forbes Home, retrieved Nov 2026
- SmartStones: Soapstone price guide, smartstones.us, 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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