Key takeaways
- The slab (brand, colour, thickness) and how much stone your layout uses drive most of the price.
- Edges, waterfalls, seams and cut-outs add fabrication time.
- Removal of old countertops and installation complexity can change the total.
- Compare quotes line by line, looking at scope and not just the bottom number.
The slab itself
Quartz slabs differ by brand, colour, pattern and thickness. Bold, highly designed patterns and specialty finishes generally cost more than simple solid colours. Thickness, commonly 2 cm or 3 cm, also matters.
Browse the full range in our countertop collections, and note the codes of a few colours so quotes are comparable.
How much stone you need
Price scales with the area of stone, but not only the visible area: slabs are cut from a fixed size, so awkward shapes, long islands and pattern matching can use more material than the square footage suggests. Sharing your layout early helps an estimator plan efficiently.
Edges, waterfalls, seams and cut-outs
See edge profiles, waterfall islands and overhangs for how these choices look.
- Decorative edge profiles and built-up edges take more fabrication time.
- Waterfall sides use extra stone and precise pattern matching.
- Sink and cooktop cut-outs, and how the sink is mounted, add work.
- Seams are placed for strength and appearance, and the number depends on your layout.
Installation and extras
Removal of existing countertops, access (stairs, condo elevators), backsplash and plumbing connections can change the scope. Ask what is and isn’t included so you can compare quotes fairly.
The best way to get an accurate number is to share stone names and codes, approximate square footage and your time frame through our free quote form.
Compare quotes fairly
Then read how to prepare for your template so the project runs smoothly once you’ve chosen.
- Same stone, thickness and edge in each quote?
- Measuring, fabrication, delivery and installation all included?
- Removal of old countertops and disposal included?
- Sink and cooktop cut-outs included?
Sources & further reading
- MSI Surfaces, From crystals to countertops: how quartz countertops are made
- Houzz, Contractor tips: countertop installation from start to finish
General guidance only. Always follow your product manufacturer’s instructions and confirm details for your own project with your fabricator or installer.





