Basic
$49 – $133 per sq ft
3 cm entry-level granite in a common uniform color, polished eased edge, sink and faucet cutouts, sealed
How Much Does Natural Stone Countertop Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Fabricate and install a natural stone countertop (granite, marble, quartzite or soapstone), including template, edge, cutouts and sealing.
Natural Stone Countertop in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $58 to $157 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Natural Stone Countertop in Washington, District of Columbia
$58 – $157
per sq ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for natural stone countertop.
National average: $55 – $150 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$58 – $157 per sq ft
3 cm mid-grade granite with more movement, polished eased edge, sink and faucet cutouts, sealed
Premium
$72 – $196 per sq ft
3 cm quartzite with bold veining, polished eased edge, sink and faucet cutouts, sealed
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $26 – $71 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $20 – $55 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $6.93 – $19 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $4.62 – $13 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Natural Stone Countertop photo examples
Polished quartzite slab with gray-gold veining for countertops
Photo: Stilfehler · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisWhite marble surface with dark blue-gray veining
Photo: Flat Lay Photos · CC0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisGranite vanity top with white sink and stone-tiled bathroom walls
Photo: PattayaPatrol · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how natural stone countertop looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Washington style: Federal traditional and contemporary
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.
Built from
Maximalist kitchen
Photo: Zoe Feldman Design · Profile
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
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($24.75-$67.50 per square foot)
- Labor ($19.25-$52.50 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($6.60-$18.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($4.40-$12.00 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Countertop Installation Cost Guide - The Home Depot, The Home Depot, retrieved Nov 2026
- Kitchen Countertop Cost | American Quartz & Granite, American Quartz & Granite, 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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