Solid surface countertops cost $50 to $150 per square foot installed, per Angi’s 2026 data, with a typical project range of $1,500 to $9,000 and an average of $3,000.1 HomeAdvisor’s current page publishes a narrower normal range of $2,052 to $5,695 and a higher average of $3,745 — the two sites are corporate siblings, and their matching detail tables alone don’t establish independent corroboration.1,2 Fixr puts the national average at $3,000 for a 30-square-foot countertop with a matte finish and integral sink, inside a $2,400 to $3,600 national range that falls inside Angi’s wider band.4 Figures below are the latest published national figures* from each source.
*National figures, not local quotes. Angi was updated July 9, 2026; HomeAdvisor was updated June 19, 2026; HomeGuide’s page is dated February 14, 2024, and its Corian page November 28, 2023; Fixr was updated August 29, 2025. Your price depends on brand, color group, finish, edge profile, integral features, and local labor.
$50 – $150
per sq. ft. installed (Angi, HomeAdvisor, HomeGuide)
$3,000
national average (Angi, Fixr)
$1,500 – $9,000
typical range (Angi)
$10 – $80
per sq. ft. material only (HomeGuide)
What sources say
| Source | Figures | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $3,000 average; $1,500 – $9,000 typical; $50 – $150 per sq. ft. materials and labor 1 | Countertop projects (updated July 9, 2026) |
| HomeAdvisor | $3,745 average; $2,052 – $5,695 normal range; full span $575 – $12,000; $50 – $150 per sq. ft. 2 | Corporate sibling of Angi; matching detail tables but different headline figures (updated June 19, 2026) |
| HomeGuide | $1,500 – $6,000 total installed; $50 – $150 per sq. ft.; materials $10 – $80, labor $40 – $70 3 | 30–40 sq. ft. kitchen (page dated Feb. 14, 2024) |
| Fixr | $3,000 average; $2,400 – $3,600 national range; low-end $700, high-end $5,200; $70 – $130 per sq. ft. for most 4 | 30 sq. ft. matte countertop with integral sink (updated Aug. 29, 2025) |
| HomeGuide (Corian) | About $3,500 typical; $1,500 – $6,000 for 30–40 sq. ft.; Corian materials $30 – $80+ per sq. ft. 5 | Corian-brand page (dated Nov. 28, 2023) |
The per-square-foot installed figure is the one point of full agreement: Angi, HomeAdvisor, and HomeGuide all publish $50 to $150, and Fixr’s $70 to $130 band for most countertops falls inside it. Project totals differ by scope — Angi averages projects of varying sizes, Fixr prices a fixed 30-square-foot specification, and HomeGuide prices 30-to-40-square-foot kitchens — and the two Angi-affiliated pages publish different averages ($3,000 vs. $3,745) without explaining the difference.1,2,3,4
Material prices by brand
Three sources publish brand-level material pricing (per square foot, material only). The Angi and HomeAdvisor tables are identical; HomeGuide’s and Fixr’s differ from them and from each other:
| Brand | Angi / HomeAdvisor 1,2 | HomeGuide 3 | Fixr 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corian | $25 – $50 | $30 – $80+ | $26 – $50 |
| Formica (Everform) | $30 – $35 | $10 – $35 | $30 – $35 |
| Wilsonart | $25 – $30 | $25 – $35 | $24 – $30 |
| Avonite | $30 – $50 | $20 – $50 | $30 – $48 |
| LivingStone | $20 – $25 | $20 – $25 | $19 – $23 |
| Durat | $30 – $50 | $30 – $60+ | $30 – $50 |
| HI-MACS | — | $20 – $30 | — |
| Hanex | — | $25 – $35 | — |
LivingStone and Wilsonart are nearly aligned across all three; Corian shows the widest spread, from $25–$50 at Angi to $30–$80+ at HomeGuide, whose dedicated Corian page repeats the $30 to $80 figure and notes pricing varies by color group: $30 to $40 for light matte shades, $40 to $60 for darker semi-gloss, and $60 to $80+ for extra-dark or bright high-gloss colors.1,4,5 Corian, first patented by DuPont in 1968, is the original solid surface brand; the patent expired in 2003 and the category now includes the brands above.3
Acrylic vs. polyester, finishes, and thickness
Most solid surface is acrylic-based, which is tougher and easier to fabricate; polyester trades some durability for brighter colors and a glass-like gloss.1,3 Angi prices acrylic material at $20 to $80 per square foot and polyester at $30 to $60, while Fixr puts both at $15 to $50 — the pages don’t reconcile the difference, so treat material quotes as brand- and line-specific.1,4 Finishes (matte, semi-gloss, high-gloss) run $15 to $50 per square foot across the board at both Angi and Fixr, with matte the most common and easiest to repair.1,4 For slab thickness, Angi prices 1/4-inch slabs at $335 to $1,075 and 1/2-inch at $815 to $2,215, recommending 1/2 inch for counters.1
Labor and installation costs
Labor to fabricate and install runs $40 to $70 per square foot per Angi and HomeGuide — $1,200 to $2,800 for a 30-to-40-square-foot kitchen — with contractors charging $50 to $150 per hour and a typical job taking five to six hours plus templating.1,3 Fixr prices a wider $50 to $80 per-square-foot bundle that includes templating, fabrication, seam finishing, and usually old-countertop removal.4 HomeAdvisor states its $40 to $70 labor figure covers haul-away of the old counters and installation; Angi’s identical figure doesn’t state what’s bundled, so confirm scope when comparing quotes.1,2 On HomeGuide’s Corian page, labor for that brand is listed separately at $20 to $70 per square foot.5
Cost by location
| Location | Angi 1 | Fixr 4 | HomeGuide (Corian) 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | $2,100 – $5,200 | $2,100 – $5,200 | $1,300 – $4,000 (avg counter) |
| Kitchen island | about $4,000 | $1,400 – $2,600 | $980 – $2,900 |
| Bathroom | $420 – $1,560 | $420 – $1,560 | $250 – $750 (vanity top) |
| Outdoor kitchen | $840 – $2,600 | $840 – $2,600 | — |
| Bar top | — | — | $200 – $600 |
Angi and Fixr publish identical location figures; their matching values alone don’t establish independent corroboration. Each source assumes different sizes, so compare within a row’s source rather than across columns.
Edges and integral features
Standard square or eased edges are included; decorative profiles add $10 to $35 per linear foot: bullnose and bevel at $10 to $12, ogee, Dupont, mitre, and quirk at $20 to $25, and French cove at $30 to $35.1,4 HomeGuide prices custom edges at $10 to $30+ per linear foot.3
Solid surface’s signature feature is seamless integration. An integral sink adds $100 to $300 per bowl (Angi, HomeAdvisor, Fixr), or $100 to $900+ for a Corian-brand sink per HomeGuide’s Corian page; an integral backsplash runs $3 to $5 per linear foot across all three sources.1,2,4,5 Note the material’s 212°F heat limit applies to integral sinks too, which is why HomeAdvisor recommends them for bathrooms over high-heat kitchen zones.2
Additional costs to budget for
| Add-on | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Old countertop removal | $50 – $350 | Angi, HomeGuide 1,3 |
| Sink and faucet cutouts | $20 – $400 | Angi, HomeGuide 1,3 |
| Traditional sink installation | $330 – $1,300 | HomeGuide 3,5 |
| Faucet installation | $200 – $600 | HomeGuide 3 |
| Cooktop installation | $150 – $370 labor (HomeGuide); $550 – $1,670 total | Both 1,3 |
| Countertop delivery | $150 – $450 (HomeGuide); $200 – $450 (Corian page) | HomeGuide 3,5 |
| Tile backsplash installed | $10 – $50 per sq. ft. | HomeGuide 3 |
| Standard backsplash materials | $15 – $40 per sq. ft. | Angi 1 |
| Professional repair | $150 – $750, crack repair about $350 (Angi); $200 – $500+ (HomeGuide Corian) | Both 1,5 |
| Corian refinishing | $4 – $10 per sq. ft. | HomeGuide Corian 5 |
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. Published estimates put kitchen remodel permits at $500 to $1,500 (Angi, HomeGuide); your local authority sets the actual requirement and fee.1,3
DIY vs. hiring a pro
DIY is possible but narrow here: Angi notes you’d need real experience with saws and sanders plus help handling the slabs, and some brands — Corian among them — require professional installation if you buy slabs directly from them.1 The payoff for professional work is the signature seamless finish: installers melt or bond seams so joints disappear, and a poor DIY install leaves gaps or cracks that cost more to fix than the labor saved.1,4
Maintenance and lifespan
Solid surface never needs sealing; routine care is soapy water or a non-abrasive cleaner, and light scratches on matte and semi-gloss finishes sand out.1 HomeGuide puts lifespan at 30 to 50 years when installed and maintained correctly, with most brands warrantying the material for 10 to 20 years; Corian carries a limited 10-year warranty and Wilsonart and HI-MACS 15-year limited warranties.3,5 The material’s main weakness is heat: it can only withstand temperatures up to 212°F, so trivets are non-negotiable.1,2
Solid surface vs. other countertop materials
HomeGuide’s comparison table puts solid surface at $50 to $150 per square foot installed against quartz at $50 to $200, granite at $80 to $150, and laminate at $20 to $80.3 Solid surface undercuts most natural stone and offers seamless repairs, but it scratches more easily and handles less heat than quartz or granite. For detailed pricing on the alternatives, see our guides to quartz countertops cost, granite countertop cost, marble countertops cost, quartzite countertops cost, soapstone countertops cost, and laminate countertops cost, or the overview of countertop installation cost.
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Laminate Countertops Cost
Countertop Installation Cost
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Sources
1. Angi — How Much Do Solid Surface Countertops Cost? (2026 data, updated July 9, 2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Do Solid Surface Countertops Cost to Install? (updated June 19, 2026)
3. HomeGuide — How Much Do Solid Surface Countertops Cost? (page dated February 14, 2024)
4. Fixr — Solid Surface Countertop Cost (updated August 29, 2025)
5. HomeGuide — How Much Do Corian Countertops Cost? (page dated November 28, 2023)