50 to 60 dollars per square foot around here.

I have heard that a good price is 50 to 60 per square foot from a few sources as well, but I agree gardenpixie, most of the places that I have gotten quotes from are 70 or more. We live in Lyons, so I have spoken mostly to places in Longmont and Boulder. I have been to the Stone Collection in Denver, which seems to be the place that most contractors use....huge selection, though and it is a little overwhelming if you don't have an idea what you want (I have narrowed it down now), so I need to go back. They don't fabricate or contract any of the work....just sell slabs to your contractor, but I might call and see if they have recommendations. Anyway, I guess I am going to keep asking for quotes and see what I can get.

We're in central NC. At our local granite place, we were quoted ~$40 sqft for Level 1 and ~$60 sq ft for Level 2. So about a $20 difference as you went up in Level. Any edge other than a straight one was an upcharge.

There are stone yards in Fort Collins as well. That is where the fabricator got my quote from. I had hoped the Denver ones would be less expensive. Sigh. I am seriously over budget already. I'll let you know if I find something better.

Which granite do you like specifically? Or are you open to ideas? Dark or light?

My kitchen is small and has a north facing window, so I would really like to have something light in there.

Good luck, Ruby.

@gardenpixie Bianco Romano with standard edge (including bullnose) should not cost you more than $55-60 installed.

Most level 2 granite installed including standard edge will be in the $50-60 range.

Im not a fan of promoting my company publicly. As it is frowned upon here. If you need a quote, private message me and I will send details.

Colorado roots, I would like to e-mail you privately as well if that is ok for a quote on a level 2 granite with standard edges. I checked your profile page, and it wouldn't let me send you an e-mail. My profile is open to private email, so you could send me a message with your info. Thanks. Ruby22

In socal it starts at about $30 installed (they probably use prefab). Otherwise my calculation is like this
$X per sq ft for material + $30 per sq ft for fabrication and installation.
So if you get an entry level stone like ubatuba it should be about $40 per sqft.
Blue and green stones run $50 and above for material alone so total would be $80 and above.

Coloradoroots, how do we contact you?

I'm in Colorado too! I have only been to the stone yard in Fort Collins but was planning on checking out the stone collection in Denver too. Ruby keep us posted!

gardenpixie, If you are interested, I have been busy pricing countertops. I have found a couple of "really cheap" places in Denver, but when I spoke to them and read online reviews, they were a little sketchy and I just didn't feel that great about it. The best luck as far as high ratings and price was actually in Boulder. A place called Moro's fabrication. They use multiple different stone yards, so very large selection. Price was about $1000 less than the majority of the quotes....not the very cheapest, but I have heard that there are some very "sketchy" granite fabricators out there so it pays to be careful. Also, if you are interested in cabs and pricing, we found a great custom cabinetry place in Loveland called Tharp cabinets. The price was really good, and they have an online deal right now for free install....the only cheaper prices I have found have been on RTA cabinets to be honest.....meaning less quality and more work on our part. Hope all my research helps someone! Thanks.

Ruby22, does Moro's fabrication have remnants? I'm looking for granite for a bathroom renovation, but only around 12-15 square feet worth.

Thanks.

I am in the Denver area, a few years ago I had Santa Cecelia installed for about $34/ft, the kitchen was about 92 sq feet. I used Colorado Marble and Granite. Do call around I had quotes ranging from 8K to 3,200. I have gotten remnant bathroom counters from Luxury Stone in Englewood in my new house, for around $30/ft plus $100 for an undermount sink. I'd get quotes from both of those fabricators for your kitchen if they travel to your location.

Hmmmmmmm...... Got three quotes for my bathroom vanity and shower curb project, approximately 17 square feet in total. $70 to $100 a square foot for Venetian Gold or Brown and Tan.

Much higher than I expected!