Average Cost for Kitchen Granite Countertops?

[Bill Mitchell]

I am thinking about purchasing my first flip here in DFW. I am trying to do some long hand repair estimates, and I was wondering what is a conservative $ estimate for your typical kitchen to have granite counter tops put in? Labor and materials, the all in cost.

Looking for a total estimate, for instance $1,500, not $ per sq ft. Thanks

[Shawn Thom]

If you own a home, I suggest you ask a few places to give you an estimate at your house. that way you can figure out what the extras are. many places will charge you extra for a certain type of edge, or for sink cut outs etc. Once you figure all that out, you'll be set.

If you do not own your own house, go to your buddies house or a spec house for sale and get some measurements.

From there you figure your standard size cabinet door. I use that and do quick math on how long your counters are by adding up the doors. It won't be exact but it will get you close enough. Then you calculate your standard depth of a counter. I'd suspect you can come up with a small, medium, large price to get you in the ball park. ALWAYS estimate high when looking for purchases. I've learned the hard way 3 times in a row on that. If you have a kitchen that has a ton of counter space I'd skip all these methods and just measure.

You'll need to remember to add the price of a new sink, fixtures, and plumbing it.

There are a few places in richardson off of Central Expressway that will do it installed for mid-$20s. That isn't too far from you. If memory serves, We found a place over there (http://www.bestgranitecountertop.com/) that gave you a basic edge and included one cut out for sink...or it was very reasonable. He had a basic undermount stainless sink that he threw in for minimal charge. He did not plumb sink but he had a contact that did. I am not affiliated with best granite countertop nor do I get a referral fee. We have sent my parents and some friends over there. They do great work.

One note, when I used him, I came in with my drawings and measurements of my house and he gave me a basic price. From what I remember, he nailed the price exactly and I don't think he varied off of it much if any when he came to measure.