The short answer
A quartz worktop in the UK typically costs around £280–£500 per m² supplied and fitted for most colours, with the material commonly working out at roughly £350–£450 per m². Prices split into tiers: budget quartz around £165–£385 per m², mid-range around £330–£600 per m² and premium or marble-effect quartz from £600 to £1,000+ per m². For an average kitchen of roughly five linear metres, a quartz worktop fitted commonly falls in the £2,000–£4,000+ range. The main drivers are the quartz brand and colour, the slab thickness (20mm or 30mm), the number of cut-outs and the edge profile you choose.
Quartz is priced largely per square metre, then adjusted for fabrication — cut-outs, drainer grooves, upstands and edges. The figures below are typical UK ranges for guidance, not quotations.
Typical UK quartz costs
- Supplied & fitted~£280–£500 / m²
- Budget tier~£165–£385 / m²
- Mid-range tier~£330–£600 / m²
- Premium tier£600–£1,000+ / m²
- Average kitchen fitted~£2,000–£4,000+
What drives the price
- Brand & colour: plain whites and greys sit at the lower end; marble-effect veining and rare colours cost more.
- Thickness: 30mm slabs cost more than 20mm, and a built-up edge to look thicker adds fabrication.
- Fabrication: sink and hob cut-outs, drainer grooves and upstands are each charged on top of the slab.
- Edge profile: a square or pencil-round edge is standard; bullnose, ogee or mitred edges add cost.
| Item | Typical figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Quartz supplied & fitted | £280–£500 / m² | varies by colour & brand |
| Budget quartz | ~£165–£385 / m² | plain colours, thinner slabs |
| Premium quartz | £600–£1,000+ / m² | marble-effect, rare colours |
| Average kitchen (fitted) | ~£2,000–£4,000+ | around 5 linear metres |
Indicative UK figures for guidance. Sourced UK guidance from Checkatrade, MyJobQuote and Palazzo Stone cost guides.
Why quartz prices vary so much
Quartz is an engineered surface — natural quartz crystals bound in resin — so colour consistency and finish are set in the factory, and the brand and design tier drive most of the price difference. A plain mid-grey from a value range is a very different number to a marble-effect slab from a premium collection. On top of the slab, the fabrication matters: every cut-out, drainer groove, upstand and special edge is templated and CNC-cut, which is why two kitchens of the same size can be quoted differently. Quartz prices also moved up roughly 6–12% into 2026 on transport and energy costs, so confirm current pricing rather than relying on older guides.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a quartz worktop cost in the UK?
Typically around £280–£500 per m² supplied and fitted, with the material commonly around £350–£450 per m². Budget ranges start near £165–£385 per m² and premium marble-effect quartz can reach £600–£1,000+ per m². An average kitchen fitted often falls in the £2,000–£4,000+ range.
Why is quartz more expensive than laminate?
Quartz is an engineered stone surface that is templated, CNC-cut and fitted by specialists, whereas laminate is a factory-made board cut to size. The material, the fabrication of cut-outs and edges, and the skilled fitting all add to the price compared with laminate.
What adds to the cost of a quartz worktop?
Premium colours and marble-effect veining, thicker 30mm slabs, more sink and hob cut-outs, drainer grooves, upstands and fancier edge profiles such as bullnose or ogee all increase the figure on top of the base slab price.
Sources & further reading
Figures on this page are typical UK ranges drawn from published sources and depend on your specific kitchen. They are guidance, not a quotation.