The question every Ottawa homeowner asks at the first consultation is some version of: "What am I actually looking at, ballpark, for this kitchen?" Most fabricators duck it — they want to learn what you can afford before they tell you what things cost. We do it the other way. Here is what granite and marble countertops actually cost to install in Ottawa in 2026, broken down line by line so you can compare quotes honestly.
Installed price ranges by material
These are real per-square-foot prices, fully installed, for an average Ottawa kitchen (50–65 sq ft of countertop). They include templating, fabrication, sink cutout, faucet holes, standard eased edge, delivery, install, first-year sealing, and one-year service follow-up.
- Entry-level granite (Alaska White, Colonial Gold, Steel Grey): $85–$120 / sq ft
- Mid-range granite (Black Galaxy, Typhoon Bordeaux, Blue Pearl): $115–$160 / sq ft
- Premium granite (Patagonia, Sienna Bordeaux): $160–$240 / sq ft
- Carrara marble: $140–$180 / sq ft
- Calacatta / Statuario marble: $200–$280 / sq ft
- Calacatta Viola, rare marbles: $300–$420 / sq ft
A typical 55 sq ft Ottawa kitchen lands somewhere between $5,000 (basic granite) and $16,000 (premium Calacatta marble). Bookmatched islands, waterfall edges, or full-height backsplashes add 20–40%.
Line-item breakdown of a real quote
Here's what an honest itemised quote looks like for a mid-range project — say, 58 sq ft of Sienna Bordeaux granite in a Westboro kitchen:
- Stone (58 sq ft Sienna Bordeaux, 3cm thickness): $6,380
- Templating (digital, on-site): $250
- Fabrication labour: $1,650
- Standard eased edge: included
- Undermount sink cutout + polish: $180
- Faucet holes (3): $90
- Delivery and installation: $850
- Sealer application: included
- Old counter removal: $220
- Plumbing reconnection: $180
- First-year service follow-up: included
Total: $9,800 + HST. Equivalent to ~$169 / sq ft installed.
What can drive cost up
- Upgraded edge profile — eased is standard; bevelled, ogee, mitered waterfall add $20–$60 / linear ft.
- Bookmatching — 20–35% premium (see our bookmatching guide).
- Waterfall edge on an island — adds roughly $1,500–$3,000 depending on stone.
- Full-height backsplash instead of a 4-inch splash — adds 25–50% of the back-wall stone area.
- Difficult access — third floor walk-up, long carries, tight stairwells. Usually $200–$600.
What can keep cost down
- Choosing in-stock stones — slabs already on our floor, no supplier import. Sometimes 10–15% cheaper.
- Templating during cabinet install — saves a separate trip, modest line-item savings.
- Standard eased edge — no upcharge, and quietly more durable than fancier profiles.
- Off-season scheduling — January and February have shorter lead times and occasional pricing room.
Why we publish prices
Most Ottawa stone fabricators don't list ranges publicly. The reasoning is usually that "every kitchen is different" — which is true — but the result is that homeowners walk into consultations blind. We'd rather you arrive knowing whether your budget puts you in granite or marble territory. It saves everyone time, and the conversation we end up having is about the right stone for your kitchen, not whether we're affordable.
Our quotes are written, itemised, and good for 30 days. Book a free consultation and we'll bring three samples plus a written ballpark to your kitchen.
