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How Much Does Countertop Installation Cost in Miami?

Countertop installation in Miami, FL typically costs between $2,360 and $7,670 for most kitchens in 2026, with the average homeowner spending around $4,800. That range covers everything from basic laminate in a modest galley kitchen to mid-tier quartz on a larger island layout. Your actual price depends on material choice, total square footage, edge profile, and whether any sink or plumbing work is involved.

We run into a lot of Miami homeowners who have been quoted numbers all over the map. The reason is simple: material cost swings wildly here. A laminate countertop might run $35 to $55 per square foot installed, while a premium Cambria quartz slab can hit $110 to $160 per square foot with fabrication included. Granite falls in the middle, usually $65 to $120 per square foot installed. The key is getting a written price that breaks out material, fabrication, and labor so you know exactly what you’re paying for before anyone cuts a single slab.

Countertop Installation Cost Breakdown (2026)

Here’s how countertop installation pricing breaks down in the Miami market right now. These are real ranges based on the jobs we quote and complete across Dade County, from Brickell high-rises to Kendall ranch homes.

Line Item	Typical Cost Range (Miami, 2026)
Laminate countertops (per square foot, installed)	$35 – $55
Granite countertops (per square foot, installed)	$65 – $120
Quartz countertops (per square foot, installed)	$85 – $160
Marble countertops (per square foot, installed)	$90 – $180
Butcher block / wood countertops (per square foot, installed)	$60 – $100
Sink cutout and mounting	$200 – $450
Faucet hole drilling	$40 – $90 per hole
Old countertop removal and disposal	$300 – $600
Edge profile upgrade (from standard eased to ogee or bevel)	$15 – $45 per linear foot
Backsplash (4-inch matching strip, installed)	$400 – $1,100

What drives cost up or down more than anything else is the material itself. Quartz from Cambria or Caesarstone carries a premium because the manufacturer guarantees the slab and the consistency is nearly perfect – you’ll never see the color variation that natural granite brings. Granite is cheaper on average, but Miami humidity means you’re sealing it every year. Laminate is the budget play, and it holds up reasonably well in our climate if you keep water away from the seams. Marble is gorgeous and looks right at home in a Coral Gables kitchen, but it etches from citrus and wine, which is worth knowing before you fall in love with a Calacatta slab.

Square footage is the other big lever. A standard 30-square-foot kitchen counter run in a newer Kendall home lands on the lower end of our range. A larger open-concept kitchen with a waterfall island, full-height backsplash, and a breakfast bar can easily push 60 to 75 square feet, and that’s when you’re looking at the higher end of the $2,360 to $7,670 range or beyond.

For context on how this fits a bigger project, a home renovation that includes countertops usually runs between $16,520 and $53,100 in Miami. Countertops are typically 10 to 15 percent of the total kitchen budget, so knowing that ratio helps you plan.

What Affects Countertop Installation Pricing in Miami

Here are the specific factors that change your countertop quote in this market. None of these are hidden fees – they just get itemized differently depending on the contractor.

• Material durability and brand. Cambria and Silestone quartz cost more than entry-level quartz because of the manufacturer warranty and tighter quality control. Laminate from a big-box supplier is the most affordable but will show wear in high-moisture Miami kitchens faster than stone.
• Slab size versus cut size. Stone yards sell slabs in standard sizes (usually 120 x 55 inches or larger). If your layout doesn’t fit efficiently on a slab, you may pay for waste. A skilled fabricator can often template around this, but not always.
• Seams and corners. Miami condos and older mid-century homes often have tight angles, unusual wall returns, or partial-depth counters that require more seams. More seams mean more fabrication time and more visible joints to get right.
• Floor of the building and access. We do a lot of work in Brickell and Edgewater high-rises where accessing the unit means scheduling freight elevators and navigating tight hallways. That access time gets built into the labor line, and it’s part of why a downtown condo quote can run higher than the same job in a single-story Coral Terrace home.
• Sink and faucet work. If you’re keeping the same sink configuration, the cutout is straightforward. If you’re switching from a drop-in to an undermount sink, or relocating the faucet, the stone needs additional fabrication and the plumbing rough-in may need adjusting. That adds real cost.
• Edge profile. A basic eased edge is the cheapest. Ogee, beveled, or waterfall edges look sharper but add fabrication cost per linear foot, and waterfall edges on islands need full slabs, which spikes the material bill.

How to Save on Countertop Installation

Saving money on countertops in Miami doesn’t mean buying cheap material you’ll regret. It means making smart calls before the quote gets written.

Pick a material that matches your actual lifestyle. If you cook a lot with acidic ingredients like lime juice and tomatoes (which is basically every kitchen in Miami), marble will etch and look dull within a year or two. Quartz won’t. Spending a little more on the right material beats paying to refinish or replace later.

Keep the layout simple. The fewer seams, cutouts, and edge treatments, the lower the fabrication cost. A standard rectangular run with one sink cutout is the cheapest countertop job we quote.

Ask about remnant slabs. Local stone yards in the Doral and Hialeah area often have partial slabs from larger jobs. If your kitchen is small enough, you can sometimes get premium quartz or granite at a reduced price because the yard wants to clear inventory.

Bundle countertops with the backsplash. If you’re already templating and fabricating the counter, adding a matching backsplash during the same project is cheaper than doing it as a separate job later. The fabrication team is already on site, and you avoid a second mobilization charge.

Get the price in writing. This is the biggest one. Here’s exactly how we work: we come out, measure everything, and hand you a written price before any work starts. That’s The Relay Standard – a written price, live arrival time, and photo updates before and after, on every single job. No verbal ballpark that changes when the crew shows up. If you want to know exactly what countertop installation will cost in your specific kitchen, call (850) 801-8046. The estimate is free, and the number we quote is the number you’ll see on the invoice.

If you’re looking at a broader project, see our page on Countertop Installation in Miami for details on how we handle templating, fabrication, and the install day itself.

What’s Included in a Professional Countertop Installation?

When you pay for countertop installation in Miami, you’re paying for more than the stone. Here’s what a full-service quote should include, and what we include on every job we run.

• Template and measurement. A technician comes to your home with laser measuring equipment and creates a precise template of your counters. This is what the fabricator uses to cut the slab. Getting this step wrong ruins the entire job, and it’s why we send technicians who do this every day, not a subcontractor guessing with a tape measure.
• Fabrication. The slab gets cut, polished, and drilled at a stone shop. This includes the sink cutout, faucet holes, edge profile, and any seam matching. A clean seam on a granite counter should be nearly invisible if the fabricator knows what they’re doing.
• Delivery and installation. The counters arrive on a truck, get carried into your home, and get set on the cabinets. The install team levels everything, applies adhesive, and secures the slabs.
• Sink and faucet mounting. The undermount sink gets set and clamped, the faucet gets mounted and connected to your existing supply lines, and the p-trap gets reinstalled.
• Seam sealing (for natural stone). Granite and marble get sealed during installation. In Miami’s humidity, a good sealant matters more than you’d think – moisture intrusion is the leading cause of stone discoloration in this climate.
• Cleanup and haul-away. The old countertop, sink, and job debris leave with the install crew. You shouldn’t be hauling anything to the curb.

We also send photo updates before and after every phase, so you see exactly what got done even if you’re at work in Brickell while the crew is at your house in Kendall. And every countertop installation from Sawyer Remodel Miami includes our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right, backed in writing. That’s not a sales pitch – it’s the same guarantee we’ve run on every job since 2005.

Popular Countertop Materials in Miami, Compared

Miami homeowners tend to lean toward certain materials for reasons that are specific to our climate and lifestyle. Here’s what we see on the job and what we tell clients who ask.

Quartz (Cambria, Silestone, Caesarstone)

Quartz is the most popular countertop material we install in Miami right now, and it’s not close. The reason is practical: quartz is non-porous, so it doesn’t need annual sealing like granite and doesn’t etch like marble. In a humid climate where standing water on counters is common, that’s a real advantage. Expect to pay $85 to $160 per square foot installed depending on the brand and color line. Cambria tends to sit at the higher end because of the lifetime warranty and U.S. manufacturing.

Granite

Granite is still a strong pick, especially for homeowners who want a natural stone look at a mid-range price. You’ll pay $65 to $120 per square foot installed. The tradeoff: granite is porous and needs to be resealed roughly once a year in Miami. If you skip it, water rings and oil stains show up fast, especially on lighter slabs. We’re happy to seal granite as part of the install and walk you through what maintenance looks like.

Marble

Marble is beautiful in the right home, and a lot of Miami’s older Mediterranean-style houses in Shenandoah and Coconut Grove were built with marble counters originally. But marble is soft, porous, and easily etched by anything acidic. In a kitchen that sees daily cooking, marble will develop a patina of marks within months. You’re looking at $90 to $180 per square foot installed. If you love the look but not the maintenance, a marble-look quartz from Silestone gets you close without the heartbreak.

Laminate

Laminate has come a long way from what you remember in a 1990s rental. Modern laminate in a wood-look or solid matte finish runs $35 to $55 per square foot installed. It’s the budget-friendly choice for a flip, a laundry room, or a rental unit in a high-turnover building. The weakness is water at the seams – if a seam sits near the sink and stays wet, the substrate swells over time.

Butcher Block

Butcher block shows up in a lot of Miami kitchens as an accent on an island or a small prep zone. Installed cost runs $60 to $100 per square foot. In our humidity, butcher block needs to be sealed with a food-safe finish at installation and oiled regularly. If you let it dry out, you’ll see cracks develop along the grain.

How Long Does Countertop Installation Take in Miami?

Most countertop installations take two to four weeks from template to completed install in the Miami market. Here’s the breakdown:

• Template (day 1): 1 to 2 hours at your home.
• Fabrication (3 to 14 days): Depends on the stone yard’s queue and whether you’re using a stock slab or a special-order color.
• Install day (1 day): 4 to 8 hours depending on counter size and access. High-rise condos in Brickell or Edgewater with freight elevator scheduling can stretch this by a few hours.
• Plumbing hookup (same day as install): Sink and faucet get reconnected before the crew leaves.

Quartz and granite from regional distributors are usually faster because the slab is in stock. Special-order colors from Cambria or Caesarstone can add a week or two if the slab has to ship from the manufacturer. We’ll tell you upfront what the lead time looks like for your specific material selection, and our Countertop Installation in Miami page has more detail on what the install day looks like from start to finish.

Countertop Installation Cost: Miami Neighborhood Guide

The price of countertop installation doesn’t change much based on which Miami neighborhood you live in – material and labor costs are consistent across Dade County. What does change is access and logistics.

Brickell and Downtown: Expect freight elevator scheduling and loading dock time to add a few hundred dollars in labor coordination. It’s not a markup; it’s the reality of moving a 400-pound stone slab up 20 floors.

Kendall, Westchester, and Fontainebleau: Single-story ranchers and split-levels are the easiest installs we do. Straightforward access, no elevator, minimal haul distance from the truck to the kitchen.

Coral Gables and Coconut Grove: Older homes with plaster walls and non-standard cabinet depths mean more custom templating. A template that’s off by a quarter inch on a 1940s cabinet run will show, so we spend extra time measuring.

Hialeah and Doral: Many stone yards are located in this area, which means shorter material transport and, occasionally, faster turnaround on fabrication.

Is It Cheaper to Repair or Replace Countertops?

For most countertops in Miami, replacement is cheaper than repeated repair once the damage is more than cosmetic. Here’s how to think about it:

• Chips and cracks (stone): A professional chip repair runs $150 to $400. A crack that runs through the slab usually can’t be structurally repaired and points toward replacement.
• Stains and etching (marble): Honing and repolishing runs $300 to $700 depending on the area. If you’re doing this more than once a year, replacement with quartz pays for itself.
• Water damage at seams (laminate): Once the substrate swells, it’s done. Patching never looks right. Replacement of a small laminate run runs $400 to $900.
• Structural cabinet issues: If the counter is sagging because the cabinets below have failed, the counter has to come off to repair the cabinets. In that case you’re paying for cabinet work plus counter replacement anyway.

Give us a call at (850) 801-8046 and we’ll tell you honestly whether your countertop is worth repairing or whether you’re better off putting that money toward new material.

FAQs – Countertop Installation Cost

How much does countertop installation cost in Miami?

Countertop installation in Miami typically costs $2,360 to $7,670 for a standard kitchen in 2026. Most homeowners pay around $4,800. Your price depends on material, square footage, edge profile, and sink configuration. Call (850) 801-8046 for a free, written quote on your specific kitchen.

What is the most affordable countertop material in Miami?

Laminate is the most affordable countertop material in Miami at $35 to $55 per square foot installed. For a standard 30-square-foot kitchen, that’s roughly $1,050 to $1,650 before sink cutouts and faucet holes. Butcher block and entry-level granite are the next step up. Call (850) 801-8046 if you want us to price out a few options side by side.

Can you install countertops the same week I call?

In most cases, yes. If the slab you want is in stock at a local stone yard, we can usually template within a few days and install within one to two weeks. Same-day or next-day installation is rare because fabrication requires the template first. Give us a call at (850) 801-8046 and we’ll check current fabrication lead times for the material you’re considering.

How much does quartz countertop installation cost in Miami?

Quartz countertop installation in Miami runs $85 to $160 per square foot installed depending on the brand and color line. A 30-square-foot kitchen would fall between $2,550 and $4,800. Premium lines from Cambria sit at the higher end and include a manufacturer warranty that covers material defects for the life of the slab.

Does countertop installation include plumbing reconnection?

Yes, a full-service countertop installation includes removing the old sink and faucet, setting the new or existing sink into the new counter, and reconnecting the plumbing. You should expect $200 to $450 for the sink cutout and mounting line on your quote, with faucet reconnection included in our labor. If your plumbing is older and needs new supply lines or a new p-trap, that’s a small additional charge we’ll put in writing before starting.

Is it cheaper to buy countertops and hire a separate installer?

Usually not in Miami. Stone yards charge retail rates to walk-in customers, and if you hire a separate installer, you’re paying two markups and troubleshooting any mistakes between two companies. A combined countertop installation quote from a contractor who manages both the slab purchase and the fabrication typically lands 10 to 20 percent lower than splitting the job. Plus, the warranty gets murky when material and labor come from different places. Call (850) 801-8046 for a written number that has everything bundled in one place.

Why Miami Homeowners Choose Sawyer Remodel Miami for Countertop Installation

We’ve been doing this since 2005, and we’ve learned what Miami homeowners actually care about: they want to know who’s walking into their house, when they’ll arrive, and what it’s going to cost before anything starts. That’s exactly what The Relay Visibility Guarantee puts in writing on every job. Live arrival time, photo updates before and after, and a written price before a single tool gets picked up.

Our countertop installers are background-checked and uniformed. When the crew shows up at your door in Kendall or Coral Gables, you’ll already know what they look like and who they are from the update we sent. And every countertop installation includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right, backed in writing. No argument, no phone tag, no months of chasing a warranty claim.

Luca Romano runs Sawyer Remodel Miami and has been doing local remodeling work here since before the condo boom. He picks up the phone when you call, and he’s the one who walks your job before we write the quote. That level of direct accountability is rare in this market, and it’s the reason our clients refer us to their neighbors.

If you’re ready to get a real number on your countertop installation, call (850) 801-8046. We’ll schedule a measurement, hand you a written price, and you’ll know exactly what to expect before you spend a dime.

Pricing reflects the Miami market as of 2026. Sawyer Remodel Miami offers free estimates – call (850) 801-8046.

Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Miami, serving Miami since 2005.