Countertop repair costs $214 to $548 for most homeowners, with Angi publishing a $378 national average from 8,820 reported projects.1 HomeAdvisor publishes the same average and normal range.2 Fixr separately publishes a $350 national average for repairing a crack in a solid surface countertop, within a $200 to $600 range.3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Angi figures are from a 2026 guide updated September 2026, HomeAdvisor figures are from a guide updated January 2024, and Fixr figures are from a guide updated January 2025. Your price depends on countertop material, the type and extent of the damage, and local labor rates.
$378
national average (Angi)
$214–$548
typical range (Angi)
$350
national average (Fixr, 2025)
$200–$600
average range (Fixr, 2025)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Sep 2026) | $378 national average from 8,820 verified projects; most pay $214 – $548; professional repair overall $100 – $1,000; about $10 – $12 per sq. ft. | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor – matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| HomeAdvisor (updated Jan 2024) | $378 average; $214 – $548 normal range; overall span $100 – $900; $3 – $40 per sq. ft. depending on material, damage, and method | Matches Angi at the headline; sibling relationship disclosed. Its body gives a $378 average while its infographic says $375 – this page uses the body average, an editorial choice that doesn’t settle the discrepancy |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $350 national average for repairing a crack in a solid surface countertop; $200 – $600 average range; $100 low end (tile grout cleaning) to $1,000 high end (granite resurfacing) | Separately published from the figures above, with no shared sourcing stated |
Repair cost by material
| Material | Average repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate | $150 – $650 | Angi (2026) |
| Laminate | $100 – $600 | Fixr (2025) |
| Granite | $200 – $1,200 | Angi (2026) |
| Granite | $200 – $1,000 | Fixr (2025) |
| Marble | $200 – $1,200 | Angi (2026) |
| Marble | $200 – $1,000 | Fixr (2025) |
| Quartz | $200 – $500 | Angi (2026) |
| Quartz | $150 – $750 | Fixr (2025) |
| Corian | $200 – $500 | Angi (2026) |
| Corian | $150 – $750 | Fixr (2025) |
| Caesarstone | $200 – $500 | Angi (2026) |
| Slate | $100 – $300 | Angi (2026) |
| Tile | $350 – $400 | Angi (2026) |
| Tile | $100 – $600 | Fixr (2025) |
| Wood / butcher block | $200 – $500 | Angi (2026) |
| Butcher block | $150 – $800 | Fixr (2025) |
| Stainless steel | $500 – $1,000 | Angi (2026) |
| Epoxy | $100 – $600 | Fixr (2025) |
| Solid surface | $150 – $750 | Fixr (2025) |
| Porcelain | $150 – $800 | Fixr (2025) |
The two publishers give different ranges for every overlapping material, so the rows are kept separate rather than compared directly. Angi also prices repair at about $10 to $12 per sq. ft., and notes the average countertop is cut from a 41-square-foot piece down to roughly 30 square feet.
Repair cost per sq. ft. by material (HomeAdvisor, updated Jan 2024)
| Material | Repair cost per sq. ft. |
|---|---|
| Laminate | $5 – $22 |
| Granite | $6 – $40 |
| Marble | $6 – $40 |
| Slate | $3 – $10 |
| Corian | $6 – $17 |
| Quartz | $6 – $17 |
| Caesarstone | $6 – $17 |
| Tile | $11 – $13 |
| Wood or butcher block | $6 – $17 |
HomeAdvisor frames these per-square-foot repairs as covering about 30 square feet on a typical counter.
Cost by type of repair
| Repair type | Average cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cracks, chips, or dents | $150 – $1,000 | Angi (2026) |
| Crack repair | $150 – $600 | Fixr (2025) |
| Chip repair | $100 – $500 | Fixr (2025) |
| Scratch repair | $100 – $800 | Angi (2026) |
| Scratch repair | $100 – $300 | Fixr (2025) |
| Resurfacing | $100 – $1,200 | Angi (2026) |
| Resurfacing | $150 – $1,000 | Fixr (2025) |
| Refinishing | $200 – $600 | Angi (2026) |
| Refinishing | $300 – $500 | Fixr (2025) |
| Polishing | $100 – $300 | Angi (2026) |
| Polishing | $300 – $800 | Fixr (2025) |
| Bubble repair | $50 – $350 | Angi (2026) |
| Bubble repair | $150 – $350 | Fixr (2025) |
| Heat damage repair | $150 – $800 | Angi (2026) |
| Heat damage repair | $150 – $500 | Fixr (2025) |
| Water damage repair | $300 – $800 | Angi (2026) |
| Water damage repair | $150 – $1,000 | Fixr (2025) |
| Re-laminating | $200 – $650 (or $3 – $6 per sq. ft.) | HomeAdvisor (updated Jan 2024) |
| Relaminating | $200 – $600 | Fixr (2025) |
| Paint touch-up | $6 – $15 per sq. ft. | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Touch-up paint (per job) | $100 – $300 | Fixr (2025) |
| Grout cleanup | $100 – $300 | Fixr (2025) |
| Professional regrouting | $150 – $2,500 (or $10 – $25 per sq. ft.) | HomeAdvisor (updated Jan 2024) |
The two publishers price the same repair types differently, so the rows are kept separate rather than compared directly. The Angi/HomeAdvisor matching paint figure is priced per square foot while Fixr prices touch-up painting per job – different scopes. Angi reports that cracks and chips account for 38.5% of countertop repair service calls, with sealing at 15.3%, polishing at 14.3%, and cleaning at 8.4% of calls.
Resurfacing and refinishing methods (HomeAdvisor, updated Jan 2024)
| Refinishing method | Cost per sq. ft. |
|---|---|
| Epoxy | $4 – $8 |
| Re-laminate | $3 – $6 |
| Polymer resin | $4 – $8 |
| Paint | $6 – $15 |
| Material | Resurfacing cost per sq. ft. |
|---|---|
| Laminate | $3 – $7 |
| Granite (polishing and sealing) | $4 – $10 |
| Marble | $4 – $20 |
| Slate | $3 – $8 |
| Corian | $4 – $9 |
| Quartz | $4 – $9 |
| Caesarstone | $4 – $9 |
| Tile | $6 – $18 |
| Wood or butcher block | $4 – $9 |
HomeAdvisor puts resurfacing overall at $3 to $20 per sq. ft. depending on material.
Labor
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly labor | $35 – $100 per hour | Angi (2026) |
| Hourly labor | $35 – $150 per hour, plus materials | HomeAdvisor (updated Jan 2024) |
| Countertop pros | $60 – $100 per hour | HomeAdvisor (updated Jan 2024) |
| Handyperson | $50 – $70 per hour | HomeAdvisor (updated Jan 2024) |
| Hourly labor | $50 – $100 per hour, plus materials | Fixr (2025) |
| Minimum call-out fee | $35 – $75 | Fixr (2025) |
Different rates per publisher, kept as separately published figures rather than compared directly. HomeAdvisor notes a minor repair may take about an hour and a larger project about 6 hours.
Repair vs. replace
| Option | Average cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Repairing a countertop | $100 – $800 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Replacing a countertop | $1,900 – $4,500 | Angi (2026) |
| Total replacement | $1,500 – $4,500 | Fixr (2025) |
The Angi/HomeAdvisor matching repair figure reflects their sibling relationship – matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration. Angi puts a full replacement at around $3,100 on average. Fixr notes replacement typically runs 2 to 3 weeks from initiation to installation, with the installation itself taking about 1 to 2 days.
Adjacent projects (Fixr, 2025)
| Project | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Painting countertops | $200 – $600 |
| Sink replacement | $250 – $600 |
| Kitchen cabinet repair | $150 – $700 |
Related guides
Countertop Installation Cost
Countertop Refinishing Cost
Granite Countertop Cost
Butcher Block Countertop Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Countertop Repair Cost? (2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — Cost to Refinish, Resurface, or Repair Countertops
3. Fixr — Cost to Repair Countertops (2025)