How much does a granite worktop cost in the UK?
A Granite worktops costs £900 to £5,500 in the UK, typically around £2,200 for a fitted kitchen. What moves the price most is the size of your kitchen and total length of worktop, so a simpler job sits near the bottom of that range and a larger or higher-spec one near the top. Prices reviewed June 2026.
Granite worktops usually cost between £900 and £5,500 supplied and fitted in the UK, with most kitchens coming to around £2,200. As a guide that is about £300 to £600 per linear metre, and the price depends mainly on the size of your kitchen, the granite you pick and the edge and cut-out work involved.
Granite worktop cost calculator
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Granite worktop cost breakdown
Typical Granite worktops costs, by option:
| How big is your kitchen | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|
| Small kitchen (up to 3m) | £900 to £1,800 |
| Medium kitchen (4 to 6m) | £1,600 to £3,200 |
| Large kitchen or with island (7m+) | £3,000 to £5,500 |
What's included in the price?
Typical Granite worktops prices include:
- A template of your kitchen taken once the units are fitted
- The granite cut to size in your chosen colour and thickness
- Polished edges and cut-outs for the sink, hob and taps
- Delivery, fitting and the joints sealed
- A final polish and clean once it is installed
What changes the price?
The things that move Granite worktops prices most:
The size of your kitchen and total length of worktop
The granite colour and grade you choose
The thickness, 20mm or 30mm, and the edge profile
Cut-outs for sinks, hobs, drainer grooves and upstands
Whether you have an island or awkward shapes
Your region
How the price is built up
You are paying for the slab area you use, the machining to cut it to your template, polished edges and cut-outs for the sink, hob and taps, then delivery and fitting by two people. More metres, thicker stone and rarer colours all push the price up. The price is mostly the granite slab itself, with templating, cutting, polishing and fitting making up the rest. On a typical kitchen the stone is roughly half to two thirds of the cost, and the labour to template and fit accounts for the other part.
Ways to keep the cost down
- Choose a common granite colour and a 20mm thickness rather than a rare slab
- Keep the layout simple with fewer joins, cut-outs and curved edges
- Get quotes from two or three local stone specialists, not just the kitchen fitter
- Ask if there is an offcut or remnant big enough for a small kitchen or island
Does where you live change the cost?
In London, a Granite worktops typically costs around £2,900 for a fitted kitchen, about 30% above the UK average of £2,200. In the North, Scotland and Wales the guide figure is nearer £2,000.
| Region | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands / East (UK average) | £900 | £2,200 | £5,500 |
| London | £1,200 | £2,900 | £7,200 |
| South East / South West | £1,000 | £2,500 | £6,300 |
| North / Scotland / Wales | £830 | £2,000 | £5,100 |
Guide prices for a fitted kitchen, scaled with the same regional multipliers as the calculator. Not quotes.
Granite worktop cost in major UK cities
| City | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | £770 | £1,900 | £4,700 |
| Birmingham | £880 | £2,200 | £5,400 |
| Bristol | £990 | £2,400 | £6,100 |
| Cardiff | £850 | £2,100 | £5,200 |
| Edinburgh | £880 | £2,200 | £5,400 |
| Glasgow | £810 | £2,000 | £5,000 |
| Leeds | £840 | £2,000 | £5,100 |
| Liverpool | £830 | £2,000 | £5,100 |
| London | £1,200 | £2,900 | £7,200 |
| Manchester | £860 | £2,100 | £5,300 |
| Newcastle | £810 | £2,000 | £5,000 |
| Sheffield | £830 | £2,000 | £5,100 |
City guide estimates, scaled by local labour costs. Indicative averages for Granite worktops, not quotes.
London and the South East charge the most; the North, Scotland and Wales are often 10 to 20 percent cheaper for the same worktop and fitting.
Common questions
How much does a granite worktop cost in 2026?
Most kitchens come to between £900 and £5,500 supplied and fitted, with a typical fitted kitchen around £2,200. As a rough guide granite runs about £300 to £600 per linear metre once it is templated, cut and fitted.
What changes the price of a granite worktop?
The main drivers are the total length of worktop, the granite you choose and the amount of edge and cut-out work. Common colours like Black Star or Steel Grey sit at the lower end, while rarer patterned granite costs more. Thicker 30mm tops, curved edges and an island all add to the bill.
Is granite worth it compared with quartz or laminate?
Granite is a hard, heat-resistant natural stone that lasts for decades, so it holds its value in a mid to high-end kitchen. Laminate costs a fraction of the price but does not last as long. Quartz is a close rival at a similar price, so the choice usually comes down to the look you want.
Can I fit a granite worktop myself?
It is not a DIY job. The slabs are very heavy, need specialist templating and cutting, and can crack if handled wrong. Almost all suppliers only sell granite supplied and fitted, and self-fitting would void any guarantee.
How long does a granite worktop take to fit?
Templating takes about an hour once your units are in, then the granite is cut and usually fitted 1 to 2 weeks later. The fitting itself takes half a day to a full day depending on the size of the kitchen.
What is the cheapest way to get a granite worktop?
Stick to a standard colour and a 20mm thickness, keep the layout simple with fewer joins and cut-outs, and get quotes from two or three local stone specialists rather than going through the kitchen showroom. Straight runs cost less than islands and curves.
These are independent guide prices based on typical UK jobs in 2026. Your actual cost depends on your property, spec, access and where you live. Always get at least three written quotes before committing.