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Quartz & Granite Countertops in Charlotte, NC
You pick the exact slab at the stone yard. A fabricator we vetted and hold accountable cuts and installs it 7 to 14 days later. In the Charlotte metro, we can set you up with a backsplash installer too.
The countertop crew used to be what held up our kitchens
Countertops, cabinet refinishing, tile, and flooring run hand in hand. The trouble is that not every contractor keeps a schedule or returns a call the way Simpli Painted does, and for years a countertop crew that showed up late or went quiet was what held up our cabinet projects.
So eight years ago we vetted countertop companies across Charlotte and chose a couple we were willing to put our name behind. Since then we have facilitated countertops in Charlotte and the towns around it for our customers’ kitchens: we make the introduction, stay in the loop, and hold the countertop contractor to the same communication and schedule we hold ourselves to.
Countertops in Charlotte, NC, and the backsplash behind them
New counters, the backsplash behind them, and the cabinets underneath, planned together so one job does not hold up the other. For cabinet colors and finishes, browse our gallery.
Kitchen Countertops
The perimeter counters, templated to the cabinets you already have.
Islands and Peninsulas
Seam placement, seating overhang, and edge profile get settled before the slab is cut.
Backsplashes
New counters usually call for a new backsplash. In the Charlotte metro, we refer homeowners to a backsplash installer we work with, so you are not starting the search from scratch.
Bathroom Vanities
Pick the stone, template to the vanity, install. Can be done along with a vanity refinish.
Cabinets and Countertops Together
A new-looking kitchen without the $15,000 to $35,000 that installed replacement cabinets run in Charlotte. Refinish vs. replace · Cost guide
Help Choosing Your Stone
We go over seams, edge profiles, overhangs, and sink cutouts with you, and match the stone to your cabinet color.
Quartz, granite, quartzite, or marble
Quartz is engineered stone; the other three are natural. Each has a different look, a different price, and a different upkeep. Tell us how you cook and how you live with your counters, and we will point you to the two or three slabs worth looking at. Quartz lines include Cambria and MSI. Or read our quartz vs. granite vs. quartzite vs. marble comparison.
Quartz
Engineered stone. Non-porous, does not need sealing, and consistent slab to slab, so it is easy to match to a painted finish.
Granite
Natural stone. Handles heat well and every slab is one of a kind. Needs a sealer every year or two.
Quartzite
Natural stone with the look of marble and the hardness of granite. Sealed like granite, priced above it.
Marble
The classic. Softer, and it will etch if lemon juice or wine sits on it. For homeowners who want the look and accept the patina.
Countertop and backsplash ideas
Kitchens we like for inspiration. Send us the look you want with your quote request.
Countertop installation in Charlotte, NC: five steps, with us in the loop
Reach out
Tell us what you need and the ideas you have: material, color, budget, and whether the cabinets or a backsplash are part of it. Photos help.
We match you
We facilitate the job ourselves or put you in touch with the countertop contractor we think fits you and your project.
Pick your slab
We send you to the wholesale stone yard closest to you. Give them our name, walk the yard, and tag the exact slab you want (slabs are first come, first served). We go over seams, edges, overhangs, and sink cutouts before anything is cut.
Template and cut
Your slab goes to our fabricator. Your kitchen is templated to the cabinets you have, then the slab is cut and polished to that template.
Install
7 to 14 days after you select your stone, the new tops go in.
Countertop and backsplash questions we hear most
How long does a countertop replacement take?
7 to 14 days from stone selection to install.
How much do new countertops cost?
In Charlotte, about $40 to $180 per square foot installed, depending on the stone and the slab you pick. Our countertop cost calculator gives you a price range for your kitchen in about a minute.
Can I keep my cabinets and only replace the countertops?
Yes. New tops are templated to the cabinets you already have. If the cabinet finish is worn, refinishing them at the same time is the way to get a new-looking kitchen without replacing anything structural.
Do you do backsplashes?
In the Charlotte metro, yes. We refer homeowners to a backsplash installer we work with. Mention it when you reach out and we will put you in touch.
Which comes first, the cabinets or the countertops?
Either order can work, and it depends on your kitchen and your schedule. Tell us at the quote stage that you want both and we will plan the sequence with you.
Who actually installs the countertops?
A countertop contractor we vetted and have worked with for years. We make the introduction, stay involved through install, and hold them to our standard for communication and schedule.
Do I have to refinish my cabinets to use this?
No. You can come to us for the countertops alone. If the cabinets are in good shape, we will say so.
Where do you install countertops?
Everywhere we refinish cabinets, not just Charlotte. Backsplash referrals are for the Charlotte metro.
Can I pick my own slab?
Yes, and we recommend it. We send you to the wholesale stone yard closest to you. Give them our name, walk the yard, and tag the exact slab you want. Slabs are first come, first served, so once you find the one, claim it. From there it goes to our fabricator.
What is included in a countertop quote?
Fabrication, your edge profile, the sink cutout, tear-out and haul-away of the old tops if you want it, and installation. Plumbing is the one thing you line up separately.
Do you handle the plumbing?
No. Disconnecting and reconnecting the sink and faucet is not part of our countertop work, so plan on a plumber for that, usually $125 to $350.
Does going through you cost more than going straight to a fabricator?
It should not. We send our fabricators steady work and get volume pricing, and your quote is one price for fabrication, edge, sink cutout, tear-out, and install. You also get one point of contact who holds the countertop crew to our schedule.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Up to 21 months interest-free financing, if qualified, on countertops and cabinet refinishing. Ask when you request your quote.
Is quartz cheaper than granite?
At the entry level, granite usually is. Common granite colors start around $40 per square foot installed in Charlotte, compared with about $50 for quartz. Popular veined quartz and rare granite can cost about the same, so compare the slabs you like, not the categories.
Can I put a hot pan on quartz?
Use a trivet. The resin in quartz can scorch or discolor under a hot pan. Granite and quartzite handle heat better, though a trivet still protects the sealer.
What will your countertops cost?
Pick a stone, enter your size, and get an installed price range based on 2026 Charlotte-area pricing. More detail on the countertop cost calculator page.
Charlotte countertop prices per square foot (installed, 2026)
| Stone | Basic | Better | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz | $50–$70 | $70–$95 | $95–$130 |
| Granite | $40–$55 | $55–$80 | $80–$130 |
| Quartzite | $60–$85 | $85–$110 | $110–$150 |
| Marble | $60–$90 | $90–$120 | $120–$180 |
Common extras: tear-out and haul-away $150–$500, cooktop cutout $125–$225, extra sink cutout $150–$250, upgraded edge $10–$50 per linear foot, waterfall end $600–$1,800 each.
Based in Charlotte, NC
We offer countertops everywhere we refinish cabinets, including Mooresville, Huntersville, Cornelius, Waxhaw, and Weddington. Backsplash referrals are for the Charlotte metro. See all service areas.
Get a countertop quote
Send a few photos of your kitchen and tell us which stone you are leaning toward. If you are refinishing the cabinets or want a backsplash too, say so and we will plan it all. Countertops in Charlotte, NC, with the same company behind them that refinishes the cabinets under them.
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