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How Much Does It Cost To Remove Countertops?

Typical range: $43-$77

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cost to remove countertops Calculator

For your project in zip code 98102 with these options, the cost to remove countertops starts at $42.53-$77.35 per countertop. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.

Renovating a kitchen typically includes replacing the countertops, often as an upgrade from a laminate surface to tile. This process usually involves removing the existing countertop in one piece if possible. The primary advantage of this strategy is that it allows a new one to be installed without further preparation of the surface. The means and thoroughness by which the countertop is attached is generally the biggest cost factor in its removal.

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Countertop

Standard Services		Quantity	Low	High
What you can expect
Range per countertop:			$42.53	$77.35
Range for this type of project:			$43	$77
Estimate: $60
	Countertop Labor, Basic	1 hour	$24	$56
	Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete project. Countertop will be detached from adjacent surfaces, broken into portable segments, and removed from premises. Fee is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.
	Countertop Debris Disposal	1 countertop	$19	$21
	Responsible disposal of all project debris, including the cost to load and haul old materials, installation waste, and any other refuse.

Standard services

Countertop Labor, Basic
$24 -$56

1
hour

Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete project. Countertop will be detached from adjacent surfaces, broken into portable segments, and removed from premises. Fee is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.

Countertop Debris Disposal
$19 -$21

1
countertop

Responsible disposal of all project debris, including the cost to load and haul old materials, installation waste, and any other refuse.

Optional Services

What you can expect

Range per countertop:
$43 - $77

Range for this type of project:
$43 - $77

Estimate:
$60

Cost Comparison

YOUR ESTIMATE

$60

NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE

$41 -$74

YOUR ESTIMATE

Remove Countertops: national average cost

The national average materials cost to remove countertops is $18.94 per countertop, with a range between $17.72 to $20.16. The total price for labor and materials per countertop is $57.18, coming in between $40.57 to $73.79. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.

cost to remove countertops
National Avg. Materials Cost per countertop	$18.94
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 1 countertop	$57.18
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 1 countertop	$40.57 - $73.79

Preparation

The most significant step in preparing a countertop for removal is taking out the sink and faucet. This step involves shutting off the water and disconnecting the plumbing fixtures. Minor leaks can sometimes happen, so it's a good idea to place a bucket and towels in the cabinet beneath the sink beforehand. It's also recommended that items in the drawers under the countertop be removed before beginning.

Cost Factors for Removing a Countertop

Removing a countertop shouldn’t require much in the way of materials, but the time needed to cut through the glue holding it onto the particleboard is a major cost factor. Patient use of a putty knife is essential, and removing stubborn glue may require repeated application of a solvent such as acetone. A countertop that’s attached with nails or screws increases the removal time which adds to the cost of the project.

Working With a Professional

The experience needed to cut through the glue without damaging the particleboard underneath is one of the most important reasons to hire a professional for this task. A professional also knows when and how to use a pry bar properly so that no damage occurs.

Last updated Oct 8, 2023