Countertop installers fabricate and set granite, quartz, marble, laminate, butcher block, and solid surface tops in kitchens, baths, and laundry rooms. Clients include homeowners, remodeling contractors, kitchen and bath dealers, and builders. Invoices usually cover templating, fabrication, edge work, cutouts, installation, and removal of old tops.
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Most stone and quartz work is priced per square foot of finished countertop, with the price tied to the material tier and often including templating, fabrication, and basic installation. Extras are billed separately: sink and cooktop cutouts, edge profiles beyond standard, backsplash, waterfall ends, seam fills, and plumbing disconnects. Installers who only set tops, with no fabrication, often charge per square foot or a flat fee per job, and add a minimum trip charge for small jobs like vanities. Tear-out and disposal of old tops is usually a separate line, either per linear foot or flat. Material is either supplied by the installer with a markup or supplied by the client or a dealer, in which case labor-only pricing applies. Deposits of 30 to 50 percent are standard because slabs are ordered and cut to a specific layout and cannot be resold easily.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Granite or quartz fabrication and installation (material included) | per sq ft | $50-120 |
| Installation only (client-supplied fabricated tops) | per sq ft | $15-40 |
| Laminate countertop installation | per linear ft | $20-45 |
| Butcher block installation and sealing | per linear ft | $30-70 |
| Undermount sink cutout and polish | each | $150-400 |
| Upgraded edge profile (ogee, bullnose, mitered) | per linear ft | $10-35 |
| Old countertop tear-out and disposal | per linear ft | $10-25 |
| Templating visit (if charged separately) | flat fee | $100-300 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz countertops, kitchen, supplied, fabricated, and installed (Level 2 color, eased edge) | 52 sq ft | $78.00 | $4,056.00 |
| Undermount sink cutout and polished edge | 1 each | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Cooktop cutout | 1 each | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| 4 in. quartz backsplash | 18 linear ft | $14.00 | $252.00 |
| Removal and disposal of existing laminate tops | 24 linear ft | $12.00 | $288.00 |
| Sink and faucet disconnect and reconnect (reinstall by client plumber not required) | 1 flat fee | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Total | $5,146.00 | ||
Notes: Deposit of $2,000 received at template approval. Balance due on completion of installation. Silicone seams and sealed surfaces need 24 hours before heavy use. Remaining slab offcuts available to client on request. Late balances accrue 1.5% per month after 15 days.
Stone and quartz vary between lots, so a record of exactly what was installed settles disputes about color or pattern.
Clients often compare the final bill to the quote, and itemized measurements show where the numbers came from.
These are the most common add-ons, and listing them separately keeps price differences between quote and invoice clear.
A deposit is normal on custom-cut material, and the invoice should show it was credited so the client is not billed twice.
Many states and cities require a license number on contracts and invoices for work above a dollar threshold. Check your local rules.
Out-of-level walls, extra seams, stairs, or crane and lift fees were not in the original quote and need written support.
Documenting what you told the client about sealing, heat, and cleaning limits protects you from later damage claims.
A deposit of 30 to 50 percent is typical at template approval or slab order, with the balance due on completion or within a few days of install. Residential clients commonly pay by check, card, or bank transfer. Card fees are often passed on or built into the price on large jobs. For contractor and dealer accounts, net 15 to net 30 is common, sometimes with progress billing on multi-unit work. Late fees of 1 to 1.5 percent per month are common if stated in writing before work begins. Some states limit what you can charge for deposits or interest, so check local rules.
A cut slab with a specific layout is hard to resell. Get the deposit before you place the order or schedule fabrication, and say in the contract that it is non-refundable once material is cut.
Have the client approve seam locations, overhangs, and edge profile in writing after templating. Most complaints come from seams and pattern placement, and a signed layout answers them.
Disconnects, reconnects, and demolition take time and carry risk. Listing them as their own lines makes them easy to justify and easy to remove if the client handles them.
A bathroom vanity or bar top costs nearly as much in travel, templating, and setup as a kitchen. A minimum job charge keeps small orders from losing money.
If you price by slab rather than square foot, say so. Clients who paid for a full slab may ask for the leftover pieces, so decide in advance whether they are included.
Most installers quote per square foot for standard kitchens and use a flat fee for small jobs like vanities. Whichever you use, show the measured square footage on the invoice so the total can be checked.
It depends on the state. In many states, materials sold and installed as part of a real property improvement are taxed differently than retail sales. Check with your state revenue department or a tax professional.
Treat it as a change order. If the slab is already cut, the client pays for the new material and the additional fabrication. Get the change approved in writing before you proceed.
Put a punch-list process in the contract. Note any minor items on a completion sheet, collect the balance or an agreed holdback, and schedule the fix. Many states also give contractors lien rights, so check your local rules.
You can, if it is in your terms. Many installers include templating in the job price and credit it back only if the job proceeds, or charge a flat templating fee if the order is cancelled.
Send a Countertop Installer estimate for approval, then turn it into an invoice when the work is done.
Countertop Installer estimate template