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Granite Countertops Pricing
- The stone material makes up 25%-50% of the final price per square foot. Readily available stones have lower markup.
- Installation adds $35-$85 per hour.
- Granite costs $40-$60 per square foot installed. Marble is $75-$250 per square foot.
- Granite increases home value up to 25%.
- Ubatuba granite has lower markup. White granite is more expensive due to higher demand.
- Hot pans on granite won’t crack it. Repeatedly placing very hot pans in one spot can discolor granite.
- Granite is more durable and lower maintenance than marble.
- Granite should be sealed after installation. Water will bead on properly sealed granite.
- The edge of a granite countertop affects aesthetics, safety, and cleaning.
- Using advanced technology, many edge styles are available.
- Granite forms from cooling magma. It has aesthetic appeal and is scratch, heat, and stain-resistant.
Granite Pricing Factors
- How is the price of granite determined? Availability refers to the application of the law of supply and demand in the granite market.
- Prices vary according to color, which can range from white to gray to green to blue.
Granite Types and Costs
- Level 1 granite has simple design and standard colors, typically $40-$50 per square foot.
- Some types of granite, like Blue Bahia and Red Dragon, are not common and are more expensive because they are harder to find and have a special look.
- Generally, granite price is determined in per square foot.
Granite Value in Home Renovation
- Granite countertops can add 25-50% of their cost to the value of a home.
- Renovations like granite counters make a home more appealing and stand out.
- DIY granite installation costs $50-$100 per square foot.
- Professional installation costs $100-$200 per square foot.
