Homeowners love quartz for its striking appearance, durability, and low maintenance. Yet the question every client asks first is simple: “What is the cost of installing quartz countertops?” At CountBricks, we leverage real-time material pricing, AI-driven task lists, and voice-activated takeoffs to give you an answer you can trust—before a single slab is cut.
Budget overruns in a kitchen remodel often start at the countertop. An extra inch of overhang or a surprise seam can translate into hundreds of dollars. CountBricks eliminates guesswork by syncing live supplier pricing with on-site measurements captured via voice. The result? Precise estimates and a smooth path from concept to install.
Industry data collected through CountBricks projects shows most residential quartz installations falling between $65 and $125 per square foot. This range includes material, fabrication, and installation. Regional factors—labor rates, trucking distances, and local fabrication capacity—can swing costs by up to 18 %. For example, homeowners in Knoxville typically land near the mid-$80s per square foot, while high-demand metro markets push toward the upper end.
• Raw material price: 35 – 45 % of total
• Fabrication and edge profiling: 20 – 30 %
• Job-site templating, delivery, and install labor: 25 – 35 %
• Miscellaneous (sink cutouts, cooktop openings, sealing): 5 – 10 %
Because CountBricks connects directly to supplier catalogs, each of these percentages is updated in real time inside our estimate dashboard.
1. Slab yield: Odd-shaped kitchens generate offcuts, raising cost per usable square foot.
2. Edge profile complexity: A simple eased edge is quicker and cheaper than a waterfall miter.
3. Cabinet readiness: Uneven bases require shimming that adds install hours.
4. Appliance coordination: Slide-in ranges and flush-mount cooktops need precise cutouts.
5. Site access: Second-floor installs without freight elevators demand extra labor.
• Voice-to-Estimate: Walk the kitchen with your phone and speak dimensions; CountBricks converts speech into CAD-level numbers.
• AI Blueprint Takeoffs: Upload architectural drawings and receive instant square-foot totals and seam locations.
• Live Material Feeds: Our platform monitors quartz distributor pricing hourly, ensuring your quote is never stale.
• Automated Task Sequencing: CountBricks generates a labor schedule that ties install hours to specific crew rates in your zip code.
A recent CountBricks remodel shows how the numbers stack up for a 45 sq ft L-shaped kitchen with a waterfall island:
• Material (premium mid-range quartz): $3,825
• Fabrication (OG edge, 2 sink cutouts, 1 waterfall miter): $1,620
• Installation labor (two-person crew, half-day): $780
• Miscellaneous (sealant, brackets, disposal of old tops): $210
Total project cost: $6,435, or $143 per square foot
The homeowner approved this quote during a single voice session through the CountBricks mobile app.
• Choose standard slab thickness (2 cm) and add a build-up rather than ordering 3 cm.
• Opt for an eased edge profile and skip decorative laminations.
• Group countertop install with cabinet delivery to save a site visit.
• Select in-stock quartz colors carried by local distributors featured on CountBricks.com/services.
1. Capture: Voice measurements or blueprint upload.
2. Calculate: AI matches data to live pricing.
3. Customize: Adjust edges, sink types, and backsplashes in the dashboard.
4. Confirm: Client receives branded PDF quote generated instantly.
5. Complete: Post-install, CountBricks issues an invoice with time-stamped labor logs.
Is quartz cheaper than granite? In many CountBricks markets, entry-level quartz is on par with mid-grade granite. The gap has narrowed as quartz manufacturing scales.
Can I install quartz myself? DIY installation is risky due to slab weight and specialized seam adhesives. CountBricks recommends certified crews for warranty protection.
How long does fabrication take? With CountBricks-partnered shops, average lead time is 7 – 10 business days from approved template.
If you are planning a kitchen upgrade, visit CountBricks.com/consultation to schedule a free voice-based estimate. Our system will show you the exact cost of installing quartz countertops in your home—all before your coffee gets cold.
When the Martinez family contacted CountBricks, their initial showroom quote came in at $7,650 for 50 sq ft of quartz. By running the project through our platform, we identified three savings opportunities:
• Material swap: We located an in-stock slab with similar veining at a local distributor, reducing raw material cost by 14 % and eliminating freight fees.
• Edge simplification: Switching from a double ogee to a square eased edge shaved two fabrication hours.
• Schedule sync: Coordinating countertop delivery with cabinet installation avoided an extra trip charge.
The revised CountBricks estimate landed at $6,450—saving the homeowners $1,200 and keeping their renovation on schedule.
• Capture measurements verbally on-site; the app auto-populates your estimate, eliminating manual entry errors.
• Use our dynamic price alerts to lock in slab costs when supplier inventory is high and prices dip.
• Generate multiple edge-profile scenarios within a single quote to give clients clear upgrade options.
• Leverage the automated task list to coordinate with plumbers and electricians, preventing downtime.
CountBricks clients are increasingly specifying quartz for laundry rooms, mudroom benches, and bathroom vanities. Because our platform reuses the original material feed, you can bundle these smaller surfaces into one fabrication run, maximizing slab yield and lowering the overall cost per square foot.
Whether you are a homeowner planning a weekend showroom tour or a contractor bidding a full-house renovation, CountBricks delivers transparent, up-to-the-minute pricing for quartz countertops and more. Start your free voice estimate now at CountBricks.com/services and experience residential construction quoting reimagined.
