Interior
Countertop Replacement: Cost, Permits & Timeline
Replacing kitchen or bath countertops with quartz, granite, or solid surface. Templating and fabrication add two to three weeks between measurement and installation.
Verified August 2026
Typical cost
$4,800
$2,200 – $12,000
per sq ft installed
$40 – $160
Permit
Rarely
$0 – $150
Timeline
1 day of installation
1 day of installation, 2-3 weeks after templating
Do you need a permit for countertop replacement?
Usually no
Countertop Replacement is permitted and inspected work in nearly every jurisdiction. Typical fees run $0 to $150, and homeowners can usually pull an owner-builder permit on a home they own and occupy.
What drives the cost
- Square footage and number of slabs
- Material: laminate, quartz, granite or porcelain
- Edge profile and cutouts
- Backsplash included
- Sink and faucet reconnection
Permit, inspections and documents
| Permit status | rarely required |
|---|---|
| Typical permit fee | $0 – $150 |
| Licensed contractor required | Not always |
| Owner-builder allowed | Yes, on owner-occupied homes |
| Inspections | |
| Timeline | 1 day of installation, 2-3 weeks after templating |
| DIY difficulty | 4/5 difficulty |
Documents typically required
- • Plumbing permit if the sink location moves
Countertop Replacement cost by city
Local labor and material pricing applied to the national baseline.
| City | Typical range | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | $2,600 – $14,200 | +18% |
| Tampa | $2,300 – $12,500 | +4% |
| Orlando | $2,200 – $12,200 | +2% |
| Fort Lauderdale | $2,500 – $13,700 | +14% |
| Jacksonville | $2,100 – $11,500 | -4% |
| West Palm Beach | $2,500 – $13,400 | +12% |
| St. Petersburg | $2,300 – $12,400 | +3% |
| Fort Myers | $2,400 – $13,100 | +9% |
| Cape Coral | $2,400 – $12,800 | +7% |
| Sarasota | $2,400 – $13,000 | +8% |
| Naples | $2,700 – $14,900 | +24% |
| Port St. Lucie | $2,200 – $12,200 | +2% |
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.