Higher-level slabs of granite typically cost more than lower-level slabs. A higher-level slab may hold a particularly desirable pattern or consistency, or might be from a country noted for having high-quality granite.
Perhaps the lowest grade of granite comes in tile form. One square-foot granite tiles are available at most home improvement stores.
The cost to install a granite countertop can range from $50 to $100 per square-foot installed. Price per square-foot depends on the size of the project and the “level” of granite chosen.
Granite countertops can weigh hundreds of pounds, and it can take several people to move and install one. Having a granite countertop shipped in from a faraway location can dramatically increase its cost.
Granite is one of the most durable materials used to make countertops. Granite countertops are highly resistant to heat, corrosion, stains and scratches.