Quartz£200–£400 /sqm
The UK's most popular worktop. Engineered stone with a huge range of colours and patterns, non-porous and low maintenance.
Non-porousLow maintenanceWide colour range
What do worktops cost?
Rough price ranges per square metre, supply and install, for the most popular UK worktop materials. Prices are a guide only — your final quote depends on size, edge, cutouts and the slab you choose.
Granite£250–£500 /sqm
Natural, hard-wearing and heat-resistant. Each slab is unique. A timeless choice that adds value to any kitchen.
Heat resistantScratch resistantUnique patterns
Marble£300–£600 /sqm
Luxury natural stone with elegant veining. Softer than granite, so it needs sealing and careful use — but nothing beats the look.
Luxury finishClassic veiningNeeds sealing
Porcelain£250–£450 /sqm
Large-format, ultra-thin and very tough. UV-stable and highly heat-resistant, making it ideal for indoor and outdoor kitchens.
UV stableHeat resistantLarge format
Sintered Stone£300–£550 /sqm
Extremely durable engineered surface. Highly resistant to stains, scratches, heat and UV. Brands like Dekton lead this category.
Stain resistantScratch resistantHeat resistant
Solid Surface£200–£400 /sqm
Seamless joins and repairable surfaces. Non-porous and available in almost any colour. A practical, modern alternative to stone.
Seamless joinsRepairableNon-porous
Ceramic£200–£400 /sqm
Versatile and affordable with a thin, modern profile. Good for contemporary kitchens and splashbacks.
Thin profileModern lookAffordable
Natural Stone£250–£500 /sqm
Limestone, slate and soapstone — each slab is one-of-a-kind. Warm, tactile and full of character for traditional kitchens.
UniqueTactileCharacterful
What affects the final price?
Thickness
20mm is standard. 30mm or thicker slabs cost more — mitered edges can make 20mm read as 40mm.
Edge profiles
Square edge is included. Chamfered, bullnose, waterfall and mitered edges add £15–£50 per linear metre.
Cutouts
Sink, hob and tap cutouts are typically priced per hole. Drainer grooves and glazed upstands cost extra.
Templating & installation
Usually included in the supply-and-fit price. Complex access or remote locations may add a call-out fee.
Waterfall ends & upstands
A waterfall island end can add £400–£900. Upstands run £50–£120 per linear metre.
Material grade
Entry-level, mid-range and premium slabs vary widely. Bookmatched or rare colours command a premium.
Prices shown are indicative ranges for the UK market, based on typical supply-and-install projects with standard thickness, a square edge and ordinary cutouts. They are not a quote: whether VAT is included varies between fabricators, so always check each quotation. For an accurate price, submit your project and compare quotes from specialist worktop companies.
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