If you’re considering quartz countertops for your kitchen or bathroom, one of your first questions is probably:
How much are quartz countertops going to cost?
For homeowners in South Florida, quartz countertops commonly cost approximately $55 to $120 per square foot installed in 2026, depending on the quartz selected and the complexity of the project.
Entry-level quartz can start around $50–$65 per square foot, while many standard and mid-range quartz selections fall around $65–$90 per square foot. Premium and designer quartz commonly reaches $90–$120+ per square foot installed.
Complex luxury installations involving large kitchen islands, jumbo slabs, waterfall edges, extensive vein matching, mitered edges or full-height quartz backsplashes can cost considerably more.
At Absolute Marble & Granite, we fabricate and install custom quartz countertops for homeowners throughout Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County and surrounding South Florida communities.
This guide explains current South Florida quartz countertop prices, what affects the final cost, and what you should consider when comparing estimates.
For preliminary budgeting, South Florida homeowners can use these general installed price ranges:
| Quartz Level | Approximate Installed Cost |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level / Value Quartz | $50–$65 per sq. ft. |
| Standard / Mid-Range Quartz | $65–$90 per sq. ft. |
| Premium / Designer Quartz | $90–$120+ per sq. ft. |
| Complex Luxury Projects | Can exceed $120 per sq. ft. |
Pricing updated September 2026.
These are general South Florida budgeting ranges rather than a quote for a specific project.
Your actual quartz countertop cost will depend on the material you select, countertop dimensions, number of slabs required, fabrication, edge profile, sink and cooktop cutouts, seams, backsplash, removal of existing countertops and installation conditions.
Square-foot prices are easier to understand when you convert them into an estimated kitchen countertop budget.
Using approximately $55–$110 per square foot installed as a planning range for many standard residential projects, the numbers might look like this:
| Countertop Area | Approximate Installed Cost |
|---|---|
| 30 sq. ft. | $1,650–$3,300 |
| 40 sq. ft. | $2,200–$4,400 |
| 50 sq. ft. | $2,750–$5,500 |
| 60 sq. ft. | $3,300–$6,600 |
| 75 sq. ft. | $4,125–$8,250 |
| 100 sq. ft. | $5,500–$11,000 |
These examples are intended for preliminary budgeting.
A straightforward 50-square-foot kitchen using standard quartz can cost substantially less than a 50-square-foot luxury kitchen using premium marble-look quartz with a waterfall island, mitered edges, difficult vein matching and a full-height quartz backsplash.
That’s why countertop square footage alone doesn’t determine what your quartz project will cost.
Approximate budget: $1,650–$3,850 installed
A smaller kitchen with a straightforward layout, standard quartz, basic edge and one sink cutout would generally fall toward the lower portion of the price range.
Premium material or more complicated fabrication can move even a small kitchen toward the higher end.
Approximate budget: $2,200–$6,600 installed
This is a useful preliminary range for many South Florida kitchens.
The final price can vary considerably depending on the quartz collection, number of slabs required, sink and cooktop cutouts, edge profile, island and countertop layout.
Approximate budget: $3,850–$11,000+ installed
Larger kitchens may require multiple slabs.
Premium projects can also involve considerably more fabrication.
Large islands, jumbo slabs, dramatic veining, waterfall ends, mitered edges and full-height quartz backsplashes can push a luxury quartz installation above these ranges.
There isn’t one universal quartz countertop price.
Two Broward County homeowners can have kitchens with almost identical countertop square footage and receive substantially different estimates because the material and fabrication requirements are different.
Here are some of the biggest factors.
Not every quartz design costs the same.
Quartz is available in an enormous range of colors and patterns, from relatively simple solid colors and lightly patterned surfaces to premium designs intended to reproduce the appearance of marble and other natural stones.
Premium quartz with large or dramatic veining can cost considerably more than entry-level selections.
Brand and collection can also affect price.
The better approach is to select several quartz designs you like and compare their complete installed costs rather than choosing solely from an advertised material price.
A larger kitchen generally requires more quartz than a smaller kitchen.
However, square footage isn’t the only consideration.
Your project might include:
Perimeter countertops
Kitchen island
Peninsula
Bar or seating area
Butler’s pantry
Desk area
Backsplash
All of these surfaces can increase the amount of quartz required.
If you’re specifically trying to calculate countertop dimensions and determine how much material your kitchen requires, see our Quartz Countertop Cost Per Square Foot guide.
This is one of the most important factors homeowners sometimes overlook.
Quartz is manufactured in slabs of specific dimensions. Your countertop pieces have to be planned and cut from those slabs.
A kitchen might have enough total square footage to theoretically fit on one slab but still require another slab because of:
Countertop shape
Island dimensions
Slab dimensions
Vein direction
Seam placement
Pattern matching
Fabrication requirements
This is particularly important with large kitchen islands.
A skilled fabricator evaluates the entire slab layout, not simply the total number of countertop square feet.
Quartz with prominent directional veining can require considerably more fabrication planning than a simple or relatively uniform pattern.
The fabricator may need to determine how veins will:
Continue through corners
Meet at seams
Flow across adjoining countertop sections
Appear on waterfall panels
Run across a large kitchen island
Sometimes achieving the best visual result requires additional material.
This is especially important in luxury kitchens where the homeowner has selected quartz with dramatic marble-style veining.
Large islands have become a major feature in many South Florida kitchens and can significantly affect countertop cost.
The fabricator must determine whether the selected quartz slab is large enough to fabricate the island in one piece.
For an unusually large island, options might include:
Using a jumbo quartz slab
Incorporating a carefully positioned seam
Selecting quartz available in larger slab dimensions
Modifying the countertop design
Large finished pieces can also make transportation, access and installation more difficult.
A waterfall countertop continues vertically from the horizontal countertop down one or both sides of an island.
It creates a dramatic contemporary appearance, but it requires additional quartz and fabrication.
A waterfall design can involve:
Additional material
Mitered edges
Additional fabrication
Edge preparation
Vein matching
More complicated installation
Depending on the material, island size and fabrication requirements, waterfall sides can add hundreds or even several thousand dollars to the project.
With strongly veined quartz, careful planning is especially important because the pattern should transition naturally from the horizontal countertop onto the vertical waterfall panel.
The edge profile is the finished shape along the exposed edge of the countertop.
Common quartz countertop edges include:
Eased
Beveled
Bullnose
Half bullnose
Ogee
Mitered
A standard edge may already be included in your estimate.
More elaborate profiles require additional fabrication and can increase the cost.
As a general budgeting reference, upgraded edge profiles can add approximately $10–$40 per linear foot, depending on the profile and fabrication required.
See our Quartz Countertop Edge Profiles guide for more information about choosing an edge.
An undermount sink requires the quartz opening to be accurately fabricated and the exposed inside edge properly finished.
Other possibilities include:
Drop-in sinks
Farmhouse sinks
Prep sinks
Bar sinks
Multiple sinks
Cooktops
As a general South Florida budgeting reference, additional or complex sink and appliance cutouts can cost approximately $150–$300 each, depending on the project.
Your estimate should clearly explain which cutouts are included.
Quartz doesn’t have to stop at the countertop.
Some South Florida homeowners are choosing to continue the same quartz up the wall instead of installing a traditional tile backsplash.
A full-height quartz backsplash can extend from the countertop to the upper cabinets or even to the ceiling.
This creates a clean, continuous appearance with fewer grout lines, but it requires considerably more quartz material as well as additional fabrication and installation.
If you’re replacing existing countertops, the old surfaces may need to be removed before the new quartz can be installed.
Existing countertops could be:
Laminate
Tile
Granite
Marble
Quartz
Solid surface
Another material
Don’t automatically assume demolition and disposal are included in an advertised quartz price.
When comparing estimates, ask whether removal and disposal of the existing countertops are included.
Many quartz countertop installations require one or more seams.
Seam location can be affected by:
Slab dimensions
Countertop dimensions
Kitchen layout
Access to the home
Structural considerations
Vein direction
Installation requirements
The goal isn’t necessarily to eliminate every seam.
The goal is to place and fabricate necessary seams intelligently so the finished installation looks as attractive as possible.
See our Quartz Countertop Seams guide to learn what homeowners should expect from a professionally fabricated seam.
One cost factor that’s particularly relevant in South Florida is condominium and high-rise installation.
Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and surrounding coastal communities have a large number of condominium buildings.
Installing large fabricated quartz pieces in these buildings can be different from installing countertops in a single-family home.
Depending on the building, the project may involve:
Certificate of insurance requirements
Freight elevator reservations
Restricted contractor hours
Condominium association requirements
Loading and unloading restrictions
Limited parking or staging
Elevator and common-area protection
Restricted access for large countertop pieces
These requirements can add time, transportation or installation costs to a project.
If you’re replacing countertops in a South Florida condo, tell your fabricator about your building requirements while the project is being estimated rather than waiting until installation day.
Consider two South Florida kitchens with approximately 50 square feet of countertops.
The homeowner selects standard quartz with a relatively simple pattern.
The project includes:
Straight perimeter countertops
Standard-size island
One undermount sink
One cooktop
Simple edge
No waterfall
Tile backsplash
The homeowner selects premium quartz with dramatic veining.
The project includes:
Large island
Waterfall panels
Full-height quartz backsplash
Multiple cutouts
Mitered edges
Extensive vein matching
Both kitchens have approximately the same countertop square footage.
But they aren’t the same fabrication project.
Kitchen B requires more material, more fabrication and considerably more planning.
That’s why price per square foot alone doesn’t tell you what your finished quartz countertops will cost.
You may see South Florida countertop advertisements offering quartz at a surprisingly low price per square foot.
Before assuming you’ve found the least expensive option, ask:
What’s actually included in that price?
An advertised material price may not include everything required to complete your countertops.
When comparing quartz estimates, determine whether the price includes:
Quartz material
Measuring or digital templating
Fabrication
Standard edge
Sink cutout
Cooktop cutout
Faucet holes
Seams
Delivery
Installation
Backsplash
Existing countertop removal
Disposal
Imagine one company advertises quartz for:
$49 per square foot
and another quotes:
$72 per square foot
At first glance, the $49 price appears substantially less expensive.
But if that company charges separately for templating, fabrication, sink cutouts, edge work, delivery and installation while the $72 price includes many of those items, the final project prices could be much closer.
Always compare the complete installed project price and exactly what is included.
Not necessarily.
Quartz price can be influenced by:
Manufacturer
Collection
Pattern
Slab dimensions
Thickness
Design complexity
Availability
A more expensive quartz design isn’t automatically the best countertop for your kitchen.
The better question is:
Which quartz gives you the appearance, performance and price that make the most sense for your project?
Seeing larger samples or full slabs can make this decision considerably easier.
It depends on the materials being compared.
Both quartz and granite are available at multiple price levels.
Some granite can cost less than premium quartz, while certain natural stone selections can cost considerably more.
Price also isn’t the only difference.
Quartz and granite differ in:
Maintenance
Appearance
Pattern consistency
Heat tolerance
Sealing requirements
Natural variation
If you’re deciding between these materials, read our Quartz vs Granite Countertops comparison.
Again, it depends on the specific materials.
Both quartz and marble are available at different price points.
But cost isn’t the only important distinction.
Marble is a natural stone prized for its individual character and appearance, while quartz is an engineered surface that offers greater pattern consistency and relatively easy maintenance.
See our Quartz vs Marble Countertops guide for a detailed comparison.
For many South Florida homeowners, quartz can be an excellent choice.
Quartz combines extensive design options with relatively low routine maintenance.
Advantages include:
Nonporous surface
No routine sealing
Excellent stain resistance
Large selection of colors and patterns
Consistent appearance
Marble-inspired designs
Easy routine cleaning
Durable surface
Excellent kitchen and bathroom applications
But quartz isn’t automatically the best material for every home.
Homeowners who want a completely natural and individually unique slab may prefer granite, marble or quartzite.
Certain outdoor or high-heat applications may also be better suited to another countertop material.
Read Are Quartz Countertops Worth It? for our complete evaluation.
Start by determining which features matter most to you.
If you’re working within a specific budget, discuss it with your fabricator before selecting quartz.
You may have flexibility in:
Quartz collection
Color or pattern
Slab selection
Edge profile
Island design
Waterfall panels
Backsplash design
Number of slabs
Other project details
This doesn’t necessarily mean compromising on appearance.
There are often several quartz options capable of creating a similar design style at different price points.
Countertops are something you’ll see and use every day for many years.
The lowest-priced quartz isn’t necessarily the best value if you don’t like the finished kitchen.
At the same time, the most expensive quartz isn’t automatically the best choice.
Consider the entire project:
Appearance + functionality + fabrication + installation + maintenance + total cost.
That’s a much better way to evaluate your countertop investment.
Online quartz pricing is useful for establishing a preliminary budget, but it can’t provide an exact price for your kitchen.
An accurate estimate requires knowing:
Countertop dimensions
Kitchen layout
Quartz selection
Slab dimensions
Number of slabs required
Island dimensions
Sink configuration
Cooktop requirements
Edge profile
Backsplash design
Existing countertop removal
Installation conditions
At Absolute Marble & Granite, we fabricate and install custom quartz countertops and can help homeowners compare quartz options based on their design preferences, project requirements and budget.
We serve homeowners throughout Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County and surrounding South Florida communities.
Planning a quartz countertop project?
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In 2026, quartz countertops in South Florida commonly cost approximately $55–$120 per square foot installed, although actual prices can be lower or higher depending on the quartz selection and project requirements. Premium materials and complicated fabrication can exceed this range.
Using approximately $55–$110 per square foot as a preliminary budgeting range, 50 square feet would equal approximately $2,750–$5,500 installed. Premium quartz, waterfall panels, backsplashes and complicated fabrication can increase the total.
A kitchen with approximately 40–60 square feet of countertop area might have a preliminary quartz countertop budget of roughly $2,200–$6,600 installed, depending on the material and fabrication requirements. Luxury projects can cost considerably more.
Manufacturer, collection, pattern, slab dimensions and design can affect material price. Premium marble-look quartz and designs with dramatic veining may also require more careful slab layout and fabrication.
Not always. When comparing prices, determine whether the estimate includes templating, fabrication, edges, cutouts, delivery, installation and removal of existing countertops.
Sometimes, but not always. Both quartz and granite are available across a wide range of prices. The specific materials and fabrication requirements determine which project costs more.
It depends on the materials selected. Both quartz and marble are available at different price points, and fabrication requirements also affect the finished project cost.
Usually. An island increases countertop area, and large islands can also affect slab requirements, seam placement, fabrication, transportation and installation.
Yes. A waterfall requires additional quartz and fabrication because the material continues vertically down the side of the cabinetry or island. Mitering and vein matching can further increase fabrication requirements.
Engineered quartz generally does not require the periodic sealing commonly associated with many natural stones.
They can. Some Fort Lauderdale and South Florida condominium buildings require freight elevator reservations, certificates of insurance, restricted work hours or special delivery procedures. Difficult access for large fabricated countertop pieces can also increase installation requirements.
An accurate estimate requires information about your countertop dimensions, layout, quartz selection, edge profile, sinks, appliances, backsplash and other project requirements. Absolute Marble & Granite can evaluate these factors when preparing an estimate for your project.