Basic
$44 – $89 per sq ft
1-1/2 in. edge-grain birch butcher block, eased square edge, templated, sink cutout sealed, food-safe oil finish
How Much Does Wood Countertop Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Supply, fabricate and install a wood/butcher-block countertop (template, cutouts for sink/faucet, sealing, install) per sq ft of counter area.
Wood Countertop in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $52 to $105 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Wood Countertop in Washington, District of Columbia
$52 – $105
per sq ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for wood countertop.
National average: $50 – $100 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$52 – $105 per sq ft
1-1/2 in. edge-grain hard maple butcher block, rounded edge, sink and faucet cutouts sealed, oil and wax finish
Premium
$65 – $131 per sq ft
1-3/4 in. edge-grain black walnut butcher block, rounded edge, cutouts sealed, durable tung-oil-based finish
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $24 – $47 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $18 – $36 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $6.30 – $13 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $4.20 – $8.40 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Wood Countertop photo examples
Butcher-block wood countertop with sink in a white kitchen
Photo: HAUS By Emily May · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how wood 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 ($22.50-$45.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($17.50-$35.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($6.00-$12.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($4.00-$8.00 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
- 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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