Basic
$71 – $160 per sq ft
18-gauge brushed stainless over plywood substrate, square edge, sink cutout
How Much Does Stainless Steel Countertop Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Custom-fabricated stainless steel countertop (14-18 gauge over substrate) installed, priced per square foot.
Stainless Steel Countertop in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $84 to $188 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Stainless Steel Countertop in Washington, District of Columbia
$84 – $188
per sq ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for stainless steel countertop.
National average: $80 – $180 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$84 – $188 per sq ft
16-gauge brushed stainless over sound-deadened substrate, marine edge, welded seams
Premium
$105 – $235 per sq ft
14-gauge brushed stainless over sound-deadened substrate, rolled bullnose edge, ground and polished welded seams
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $38 – $85 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $29 – $66 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $10 – $23 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $6.72 – $15 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Design styles
See how stainless steel 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 ($36.00-$81.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($28.00-$63.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($9.60-$21.60 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($6.40-$14.40 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Granite ASAP: Kitchen countertops cost 2025, graniteasap.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Block Renovation: Replacing kitchen countertops cost, blockrenovation.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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