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$86 – $125 per sq ft
3 cm entry-level granite in a common speckled color, eased edge, undermount sink cutout, standard filled seams, sealed
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Install Granite Countertops: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Granite Countertops in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $101 to $148 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 Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install granite countertops.
National average: $97 – $141 per sq ft
$86 – $125 per sq ft
3 cm entry-level granite in a common speckled color, eased edge, undermount sink cutout, standard filled seams, sealed
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Find a pro to do this$101 – $148 per sq ft
3 cm mid-grade granite in a wider color choice, beveled edge, undermount sink cutout, color-filled seams, sealed
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Find a pro to do this$126 – $184 per sq ft
3 cm higher-grade granite with more movement and veining, ogee edge, undermount sink cutout, pattern-matched seams, sealed
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Find a pro to do this| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $46 – $67 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $35 – $51 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $12 – $18 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $8.12 – $12 | sq ft |
Kitchen with speckled granite countertop, tile backsplash and light wood cabinets
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Find a pro to do thisSee how install granite countertops looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Washington's row houses and Georgetown Federal buildings set a formal traditional baseline: symmetry, millwork, shutters and period detail. Renovations often keep the shell and insert a crisp contemporary kitchen or bath.
Work by Washington designers first, then the styles Washington draws from.
Maximalist kitchen
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Traditional kitchen
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Traditional kitchen
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Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
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Traditional kitchen
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Traditional kitchen: Elevated Classic Kitchen
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BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Granite Countertops, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
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