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How much does countertop replacement cost?

National price ranges for countertop replacement, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.

Verified August 2026

Countertop Replacement cost

$2,200 – $12,000

Most homeowners pay around $4,800 for countertop replacement, or $40–$160 per sq ft installed. Permit fees add $0–$150.

Price breakdown

Budget scope$2,200
Typical project$4,800
Premium / complex$12,000
per sq ft installed$40 – $160
Permit fees$0 – $150
Timeline1 day of installation, 2-3 weeks after templating

What drives the price

  • Square footage and number of slabs
  • Material: laminate, quartz, granite or porcelain
  • Edge profile and cutouts
  • Backsplash included
  • Sink and faucet reconnection

Cost by city

Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.

Countertops cost in Naples$2,700 – $14,900 · +24%Countertops cost in Miami$2,600 – $14,200 · +18%Countertops cost in Fort Lauderdale$2,500 – $13,700 · +14%Countertops cost in West Palm Beach$2,500 – $13,400 · +12%Countertops cost in Sarasota$2,400 – $13,000 · +8%Countertops cost in Fort Myers$2,400 – $13,100 · +9%Countertops cost in Venice$2,300 – $12,700 · +6%Countertops cost in Cape Coral$2,400 – $12,800 · +7%Countertops cost in Tampa$2,300 – $12,500 · +4%Countertops cost in Bradenton$2,300 – $12,600 · +5%Countertops cost in St. Petersburg$2,300 – $12,400 · +3%Countertops cost in Clearwater$2,200 – $12,200 · +2%Countertops cost in Orlando$2,200 – $12,200 · +2%Countertops cost in Port St. Lucie$2,200 – $12,200 · +2%Countertops cost in St. Augustine$2,200 – $12,000 · 0%Countertops cost in Port Charlotte$2,200 – $12,000 · 0%Countertops cost in Brandon$2,200 – $12,000 · 0%Countertops cost in Melbourne$2,200 – $11,900 · -1%Countertops cost in Kissimmee$2,200 – $11,800 · -2%Countertops cost in Daytona Beach$2,200 – $11,800 · -2%Countertops cost in Jacksonville$2,100 – $11,500 · -4%Countertops cost in Lakeland$2,100 – $11,400 · -5%Countertops cost in Pensacola$2,100 – $11,400 · -5%Countertops cost in Gainesville$2,100 – $11,300 · -6%Countertops cost in Tallahassee$2,000 – $11,200 · -7%

Frequently asked questions

Quartz or granite in a Florida kitchen?

Quartz is non-porous and needs no sealing, which suits humid Florida kitchens. Granite handles heat better and each slab is unique, but it needs resealing every one to three years.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.