Soapstone countertops cost a national average of $2,850 installed, per Angi’s 2026 data, with a typical range of $2,100 to $7,200, or $70 to $120 per square foot for materials and labor.1 HomeAdvisor publishes the same average and range — the two sites are corporate siblings, and matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration.1,2 Fixr puts the national average at $2,550 for a 30-square-foot gray soapstone countertop, inside a $2,100 to $3,600 national range that Angi’s wider band contains, and HomeGuide prices a 30-to-40-square-foot installation at $1,800 to $5,200.3,4 Figures below are the latest published national figures* from each source.
*National figures, not local quotes. Angi was updated July 8, 2026; HomeAdvisor was updated June 19, 2026; HomeGuide’s page is dated January 31, 2024; Fixr was updated January 31, 2025; Bob Vila’s page was updated May 4, 2023. Your price depends on slab color and quality, square footage, edge profile, drainboards and cutouts, and local labor.
$2,850
national average installed (Angi)
$2,100 – $7,200
typical installed range (Angi, HomeAdvisor)
$70 – $120
per sq. ft. installed (Angi, Fixr)
$60 – $130
per sq. ft. installed (HomeGuide)
What sources say
| Source | Figures | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $2,850 average; $2,100 – $7,200 typical; $70 – $120 per sq. ft. materials and labor 1 | Kitchen installation (updated July 8, 2026) |
| HomeAdvisor | Same $2,850 average and $2,100 – $7,200 range 2 | Corporate sibling of Angi publishing matching figures (updated June 19, 2026) |
| HomeGuide | $1,800 – $5,200 total installed; $60 – $130 per sq. ft. installed; materials $50 – $90, labor $10 – $40 per sq. ft. 3 | 30–40 sq. ft. kitchen (page dated Jan. 31, 2024) |
| Fixr | $2,550 average; $2,100 – $3,600 national range; low-end $500, high-end $5,000 4 | 30 sq. ft. gray countertop with undermount sink and eased edge (updated Jan. 31, 2025) |
| Bob Vila | $1,700 – $4,200 typical range, materials and installation 5 | Guide citing Angi and HomeAdvisor data as of May 4, 2023 |
The scopes differ: Angi and HomeAdvisor average kitchen projects, Fixr prices a fixed 30-square-foot specification, HomeGuide prices 30-to-40-square-foot kitchens, and Bob Vila’s figure is its own dated range from May 2023. Fixr’s $2,100 to $3,600 national range falls inside Angi’s wider $2,100 to $7,200 band, and Bob Vila’s older $1,700 to $4,200 band overlaps both.1,4,5
Cost per square foot: slab, prefab, and tile
Installed pricing depends on how the countertop is built. Fixr breaks it into three construction types: soapstone tile at $30 to $40 per square foot installed, prefabricated slabs at $40 to $60, and full custom slabs at $70 to $120.4 Angi quotes the same $40 to $60 per square foot for prefabricated options.1 HomeGuide tiers installed slab pricing by quality instead: $50 to $60 per square foot for a standard single gray slab, $70 to $90 for upgraded edges and colors, and $100 to $150 for oversized slabs with extra thickness and complex edges.3
On raw material, HomeGuide prices the stone itself at $50 to $90 per square foot before labor and edging.3
Cost by color
Color is the biggest material-price driver. Both pages publishing per-color material prices agree gray is the baseline, but their black figures diverge — neither page explains the difference, so both are shown as published (material only, per square foot):
| Color | Angi 1 | Fixr 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gray | $26 – $50 | $26 – $50 |
| Green | $25 – $50 | $25 – $48 |
| Blue | $50 – $70 | $52 – $72 |
| White | $55 – $70 | $55 – $70 |
| Black | $55 – $70 | $20 – $44 |
Gray matches exactly, and green, blue, and white are close; black is the outlier, at $55 to $70 on Angi’s page against $20 to $44 on Fixr’s. If you’re set on black, get slab-specific quotes rather than budgeting from either table.1,4
Labor and installation costs
Angi puts professional installation labor at $550 to $750 for a kitchen job — $10 to $40 per square foot over two to four days.1 HomeGuide lists the same $10 to $40 per-square-foot labor rate, or $300 to $1,600 for a 30-to-40-square-foot kitchen.3 Fixr prices a wider bundle: fabrication and installation together average $50 to $80 per square foot including templating and often old-countertop removal — about $1,950 of its $2,550 example project.4 The per-square-foot rates aren’t directly comparable across sources because Fixr’s bundles fabrication while Angi’s and HomeGuide’s are labor-only line items.1,3,4
Cost by location
| Location | Angi 1 | Fixr 4 | HomeGuide 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | $2,100 – $7,200 | $2,100 – $4,800 | $1,800 – $5,200 (30–40 sq. ft.) |
| Kitchen island | $770 – $2,340 | $1,400 – $2,400 (20 sq. ft.) | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Bathroom | $280 – $1,800 | $420 – $1,440 (6–12 sq. ft.) | $300 – $650 (vanity top) |
| Outdoor kitchen | $1,400 – $3,600 | $840 – $2,400 (12–20 sq. ft.) | — |
| Bar top | — | — | $250 – $500 |
Each source prices different assumed sizes, so compare within a row’s source rather than across columns.
Edges, drainboards, and cutouts
Square and eased edges are included at no charge. Decorative edges add per linear foot (Angi’s table):1
| Edge style | Cost per linear ft. 1,2 |
|---|---|
| Square or eased | No extra charge |
| Pencil round | $8 – $10 |
| Half or full bullnose | $10 – $12 |
| Bevel | $10 – $12 |
| Chiseled | $20 – $25 |
| Ogee | $20 – $25 |
| French cove | $30 – $35 |
Fixr’s table matches these tiers and adds Dupont, mitre, and quirk edges at $20 to $25 per linear foot; HomeGuide prices decorative edges at $10 to $30 overall, with bevel and bullnose styles at $10 to $15.3,4
Integrated drainboards are a soapstone specialty: Angi prices a traditional grooved drainboard at $300 to $450, British- and European-style recessed versions at $350 to $550, and custom designs from $550.1 Sink and cooktop cutouts run about $200 each.1
Additional costs to budget for
| Add-on | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Soapstone farmhouse sink | $2,000 – $3,000 | Angi, Fixr 1,4 |
| Soapstone backsplash | $70 – $120 per sq. ft. (Angi); $2,100 – $3,600 for 30 sq. ft. (Fixr) | Both 1,4 |
| Standard (non-soapstone) backsplash | $15 – $40 per sq. ft. | Angi 1 |
| Old countertop removal | $50 – $350 (Angi); $100 – $200 where not bundled (HomeGuide); often included (Fixr) | All three 1,3,4 |
| Cooktop installation | $550 – $1,670 (Angi); $700 – $1,600 (HomeGuide) | Both 1,3 |
| Pro repair of deeper scratches | $10 – $12 per sq. ft. | Angi 1 |
| Mineral oil for maintenance | $6 – $9 per bottle | Angi 1 |
Whether your project needs a permit depends on your local building authority and the full scope of the work, so confirm requirements with your local building department before work starts. Angi publishes a permit estimate of $500 to $1,500 for countertop projects where one is required; your local authority sets the actual requirement and fee.1
DIY vs. hiring a pro
Soapstone is unusually DIY-workable for a stone: it cuts with ordinary woodworking tools, and Angi puts the tool outlay at $100 to $300 with labor savings of $550 to $750.1 Fixr notes limited amounts of uncut stone and prefab slabs are sold for DIY installation.4 The caution from every source is the flip side of that softness: the stone is brittle, slabs are heavy, and mistakes mean replacing material. Bob Vila’s assessment is that a handy homeowner can likely handle a basic installation, while anything complex warrants a professional.1,4,5
Maintenance and lifespan
Soapstone is non-porous, so it never needs sealing — the only routine upkeep is optional mineral-oil applications to even out the natural darkening (patina), and light scratches sand out with 120-grit paper.1,4 Published lifespan figures differ across sources without explanation: HomeAdvisor says 50 years or more, while HomeGuide says 20 to 50 years with proper care.2,3
Soapstone vs. other countertop materials
Per square foot installed, Angi prices soapstone at $70 to $120 against granite at $50 to $200, quartz at $50 to $200, and marble at $40 to $100; Fixr compares soapstone’s $70 to $120 with quartz at $40 to $100 and granite at $40 to $200.1,4 HomeGuide’s stone table puts granite at $80 to $150, quartzite at $65 to $150, and marble at $40 to $150 installed.3 The bands overlap heavily, so the choice usually comes down to look and maintenance rather than price. For detailed pricing on the alternatives, see our guides to granite countertop cost, marble countertops cost, quartzite countertops cost, quartz countertops cost, and laminate countertops cost, or the overview of countertop installation cost.
Related guides: Quartzite Countertops Cost
Marble Countertops Cost
Countertop Installation Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Do Soapstone Countertops Cost? (2026 data, updated July 8, 2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — What Do Soapstone Countertops Cost? (updated June 19, 2026)
3. HomeGuide — Soapstone Countertops Cost, Pros & Cons (page dated January 31, 2024)
4. Fixr — Soapstone Countertops Cost (updated January 31, 2025)
5. Bob Vila — How Much Do Soapstone Countertops Cost? (updated May 4, 2023)