Countertop Cost by Material in Phoenix
- Pricing below is per square foot installed, which includes fabrication and standard installation, not just the raw slab.
- Natural stones such as quartzite and marble are priced by the specific slab, so they range more widely, ask for a quote once you've picked a slab.
- Every RDC estimate is written and itemized, separating material and labor so you see exactly where the budget goes.
| Material | Installed / sq. ft. | Typical Kitchen (~55 sq ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Quartz | $50–$120 | $2,750–$6,600 |
| Granite | $45–$100 | $2,475–$5,500 |
| Porcelain slab | $60–$130 | $3,300–$7,150 |
| Quartzite | $100–$200 | $5,500–$11,000 |
| Marble | $80–$180 | $4,500–$10,000 |
Please note: these are typical Phoenix-area ranges. Final pricing is set individually for each customer based on your specific slab, edge profile, cutouts, and square footage, confirmed in your free written estimate.
Installed pricing covers fabrication and setting the slab, not just the raw material.
What a Typical Kitchen Costs
RDC Renovation & Design Concepts is a countertop and stone contractor in Phoenix, Arizona. Most Phoenix kitchens have somewhere between 30 and 55 square feet of countertop, and a single stone slab is roughly 55 square feet. Using the ranges above, a common quartz or granite kitchen lands roughly between $2,475 and $6,600 installed at 55 square feet, while premium marble or quartzite for the same size runs $4,500 to $11,000. A larger kitchen with an island or a waterfall edge can climb higher; a compact galley kitchen or a bathroom vanity comes in lower. The only way to know your number is a measured quote, which RDC provides free.
Replacing counters on existing cabinets is one of the most cost-effective kitchen upgrades.
What Drives the Total Up or Down
- Material and slab: the single biggest factor, a standard quartz color costs far less than a rare natural-stone slab.
- Square footage: more counter and more islands mean more material and labor.
- Edge profile: a simple eased edge is standard; mitered or built-up edges add labor.
- Cutouts: each sink, cooktop, or faucet cutout adds fabrication time.
- Waterfall island: beautiful, but it uses extra material and precise seaming.
- Removal & plumbing: pulling the old counter and reconnecting the sink are usually small, clearly itemized line items.
Pairing the countertop and backsplash in one project keeps materials coordinated and labor efficient.
Ways to Keep the Project on Budget
- Choose a standard-color quartz or granite rather than a rare designer slab.
- Keep a simple edge profile, it looks clean and trims fabrication labor.
- Do the countertop and backsplash together so materials and scheduling line up.
- Ask about financing to spread the cost over time.
Counters aren't just for kitchens, laundry rooms and vanities are budget-friendly upgrades too.
Get an Exact Number, Free
Ballpark ranges are useful for planning, but your real cost depends on your slab and your space. Visit RDC's showroom at 1610 E Bell Rd Suite 101 in Phoenix to pick a material, then we measure and hand you a written, itemized estimate at no cost. RDC is fully insured, holds a 5.0/5 Google rating, and has completed 382+ projects across the Phoenix Valley, each backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Compare materials on our quartz vs. granite guide, see all countertop services, pair your counters with a kitchen backsplash installation, budget a full kitchen update with our kitchen surface remodel cost guide, or request a free estimate.