How much does polished granite countertop installation cost?

Polished Granite Counter typically costs $60-$140 per sq ft. Your final price depends on project size, site conditions, and finish level.

What are the material costs for granite countertops?

Material costs for Polished Granite Counter usually run $27.00-$63.00 per sq ft. Product grade and finish selection drive most of that spread.

How much does labor cost for granite countertop installation?

Labor for Polished Granite Counter usually runs $21.00-$49.00 per sq ft. Access, prep work, and installation complexity drive the labor range.

What's included in 'supplies and other' costs for granite countertops?

Additional costs for Polished Granite Counter usually come from supplies at $7.20-$16.80 per sq ft; equipment at $4.80-$11.20 per sq ft. These items vary with prep, cleanup, and site conditions.

Do I have to pay for disposal of old countertops?

For Polished Granite Counter, expect equipment at $4.80-$11.20 per sq ft. The exact amount depends on tools, hauling, and cleanup requirements.

Polished Granite Counter Cost (2026 Prices)

What you get at each price level

Basic

$51 – $119 per sq ft

3 cm entry-level polished granite in a common uniform color, standard eased edge, undermount sink cutout, sealed

Standard

$60 – $140 per sq ft

3 cm mid-level polished granite with more color variation, standard eased edge, undermount sink cutout, sealed

Premium

$75 – $175 per sq ft

3 cm higher-level polished granite with bold veining and movement, standard eased edge, undermount sink cutout, sealed

Component	Category	Low	High	Unit
Materials	material	$27	$63	sq ft
Labor	labor	$21	$49	sq ft
Supplies & Other	supplies	$7.20	$17	sq ft
Equipment & Disposal	equipment	$4.80	$11	sq ft

Component

Cost Breakdown

Polished Granite Counter usually lands between $60 to $140 per sq ft. That range reflects current national calculator data after materials, labor, supplies, equipment, and disposal are rolled together. Your real quote will move based on quantity, site conditions, finish level, and contractor availability in your ZIP code.

Template, fabricate and install polished granite kitchen countertops (3 cm), including standard edge and sink cutout.

Total national range: $60 to $140 per sq ft.
Materials: $27 to $63 per sq ft.
Labor: $21 to $49 per sq ft.
Supplies and small consumables: $7.20 to $16.8 per sq ft.
Equipment and disposal: $4.80 to $11.2 per sq ft.

What Affects the Price

Material selections can move the budget faster than anything else, with current material allowances landing around $27 to $63 per sq ft.

Labor complexity is the next major swing factor, with installation or trade time currently averaging $21 to $49 per sq ft.

Smaller consumables still matter, because supplies are contributing about $7.20 to $16.8 per sq ft.

Specialty tools, access equipment, cleanup, and disposal can add another $4.80 to $11.2 per sq ft.

Scope changes, premium finishes, difficult access, demolition, and permit requirements can push the total toward the high end of the range. Cleaner access, standard finishes, and bundled work often keep the job closer to the low end.

How to Save Money

Get multiple itemized bids, ask contractors to separate materials from labor, and confirm what is included before you compare totals. Scheduling during a slower season and bundling adjacent work can also reduce mobilization costs.

Keep specifications tight before work starts. Change orders are one of the fastest ways to blow past the original budget, especially when material lead times or specialty trades are involved.

DIY vs Hiring a Pro

DIY can make sense when you already own the tools, understand the prep requirements, and can tolerate schedule risk. Hiring a pro is usually the better move when mistakes would affect finish quality, code compliance, waterproofing, structural performance, or warranty coverage.

What Affects Polished Granite Counter Costs?