Quartz Worktops FAQ · Per-Metre Pricing
How much is quartz worktop per metre in the UK?
UK quartz pricing per square metre runs £280 to £600 supplied and fitted depending on tier, plus £15 to £40 per linear metre for premium edge profiles. Here is the granular breakdown across slab thickness, brand and edge choice.
4.8 from 515+ Google reviews · UK-wide quartz specialists
The most useful UK quartz pricing figure for budget planning is per square metre supplied and fitted. The full UK market runs from around £280 per m² at standard tier to £600 per m² at premium tier. Mid range sits between these at around £420 per m². These figures include the slab itself plus templating, fabrication, basic edge profile and two-fitter installation. They exclude premium edge profile upgrades, additional cutouts beyond the standard sink and hob, and any upstand or splashback work.
Per-metre pricing varies across three main dimensions. Slab thickness with 20mm as UK standard, 30mm adding around 25% to material cost, and 12mm typically used only for splashbacks. Brand prestige with premium brands like Caesarstone and Silestone commanding higher prices than equivalent unbranded slabs. Edge profile complexity with square or pencil round edges adding nothing extra and bullnose, ogee or shark nose adding £15-£40 per linear metre. This page sets out the full granular breakdown so you can budget accurately and compare quotes line by line.
The per-metre figure is the foundation of every UK quartz quote. Everything else is multipliers and add-ons on top of it.
— Rock & Co Showroom Team
What the per-square-metre figure actually covers
A standard UK supply-and-fit per m² figure includes five distinct cost components. Knowing what is bundled helps compare quotes accurately.
Five components inside the headline figure
The per-square-metre rate bundles together the slab cost, the templating fee, the workshop CNC cutting and edge polishing, the delivery and the two-fitter on-site install. Different fabricators bundle these slightly differently which is why headline rates can vary even between similar quartz brands. The standard tier £280 per m² figure is what a reputable UK fabricator would charge for a basic colour with pencil round edge.
Above the per-square-metre rate sit add-ons that are quoted separately. Premium edge profiles per linear metre. Additional cutouts beyond standard sink and hob. Upstand or splashback work per linear metre. Delivery surcharges for harder-access properties. Templating fees if separated from the supply rate. A clear quote shows each of these as itemised lines rather than rolled into a single vague total.
Slab material
CNC fabrication
Templating
Two-fitter install
Per-metre pricing across four common UK scenarios
Four common UK quote scenarios with realistic per-square-metre pricing including all the add-ons that affect the actual rate.
Plain white quartz, square edge
£280 per m² fitted at standard tier. The cheapest legitimate UK quartz. Suitable for buy-to-let, utility and budget kitchens. Solid colour with no edge upgrades.
Marbled grey, pencil round edge
£420 per m² fitted at mid tier. Most common UK quote for family kitchens. Marble effect veining included, no premium edge upgrade required.
Premium brand with bullnose edge
£600 per m² fitted plus £25 per linear metre for bullnose. Caesarstone, Silestone or equivalent. Statement quality with premium edge.
30mm thick mid-range slab
£520 per m² fitted. The 25% premium for thicker stock plus mid range tier pricing. Popular for premium kitchen islands and feature edges.
UK quartz tiers with per-square-metre pricing
Three escalating tiers covering the full UK market. Per-metre pricing includes templating, basic edge profile, fabrication and installation.
- Solid colours and basic patterns
- 20mm UK standard thickness
- Square or pencil round edge
- 10-15 year warranty
- Marble effect, veined patterns
- 20mm UK standard thickness
- Pencil round or simple bevel
- 15-25 year warranty
- Caesarstone, Silestone, Belenco
- 20mm or 30mm thickness
- Premium edge profiles available
- Lifetime warranty options
Add £15-£40 per linear metre for premium edge profiles. Add 25% for 30mm thickness. Other extras (cutouts, upstands) quoted separately.
If you receive a UK quote at £200 per m² or below, get an itemised breakdown before signing. The saving almost always comes from cutting templating, edge profiles, qualified fitting or branded slab quality.
Per-metre cost across worktop materials
A side-by-side view of UK supply-and-fit per square metre rates across the most common worktop materials at typical mid-range specification.
| Quartz | Granite | Laminate | Marble | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry per m² | £280 | £220 | £90 | £500 |
| Mid range per m² | £420 | £350 | £120 | £700 |
| Premium per m² | £600 | £550 | £200 | £1,000+ |
| Standard edge profile included | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Premium edge per linear m | £15-40 | £15-40 | N/A | £20-50 |
| Annual maintenance £ | £0 | £30 re-seal | £0 | £50+ |
| 15-year cost per m² | ~£28/yr | ~£25/yr | ~£20/yr | ~£47/yr |
7 checks for a clear per-metre UK quartz quote
A clear UK quartz quote should answer all seven of these questions explicitly. Vague answers signal hidden charges to come.
Confirm the per-square-metre rate
Should be a clear figure such as “£420 per m² supplied and fitted” rather than a vague total. Comparison between quotes only works on the per-metre basis.
Check what is included in the rate
Slab, templating, fabrication, basic edge, two-fitter install. Some fabricators include delivery, others charge separately. Always confirm explicitly.
Confirm slab thickness
20mm UK standard. 30mm adds around 25% to material cost. Make sure you are comparing thickness like-for-like across quotes.
Ask about edge profile pricing
Square and pencil round are typically free. Bullnose, ogee or shark nose add £15-£40 per linear metre. A typical kitchen has 6-10 metres of edge so this can swing the total significantly.
Get the cutout count
Standard quotes include sink and hob cutouts. Additional cutouts for boiling water taps, soap dispensers or second sinks add £50-£150 each. Confirm what is in the rate.
Check upstand and splashback pricing
Quartz upstands run £50-£100 per linear metre. Full quartz splashbacks add several hundred pounds. Tile or painted alternatives save significantly. Decide before quoting.
Verify delivery and access charges
Standard ground-floor properties usually included. Upper floors, narrow access or rural locations may add £50-£200. Flag any delivery challenges at quote stage.
How per-metre prices typically firm up
Five stages of how a UK quartz quote evolves from initial estimate to final invoice with the per-metre figure firming up at each stage.
Online estimate
Rough per-metre figure based on tier preference. Useful for budget but not committed pricing. Wide range of £280-£600 per m².
Showroom quote
Specific per-metre rate confirmed based on chosen colour, tier and basic kitchen specifications. Add-ons not yet itemised in detail.
Itemised written quote
Per m² rate plus all add-ons listed line by line. Edge upgrades, additional cutouts, upstands, delivery all priced separately.
Templating finalisation
Laser template confirms exact area to within fractions of a square metre. Final per-metre cost multiplied by exact area gives the contract figure.
Final invoice
Should match the templating figure unless customer requested changes after sign-off. Most installs invoice exactly to the post-template quote.
Three per-metre quote mistakes UK homeowners make
From years of helping UK customers compare quotes, these are the three most common per-metre pricing errors that lead to surprises later.
Comparing different inclusion bundles
Quote A at £280 per m² with templating included can be cheaper than Quote B at £260 per m² that excludes templating. Always check inclusion lists before comparing headline rates.
Ignoring linear metre add-ons
Premium edges at £25 per linear metre across 8 metres of edge adds £200 to the total. Easy to miss at quote stage and surprising on the final invoice.
Mixing thickness in comparisons
Quote A for 20mm at £420 per m² vs Quote B for 30mm at £520 per m² is not directly comparable. Always compare same-thickness like-for-like.
Looking for more quartz worktop answers?
This article is part of our complete quartz worktops FAQ. Sixty-plus quick answers to the questions UK homeowners ask us most often, all written from the showroom floor by a team that has fitted quartz for over twenty years.
Where to go from here
For the total kitchen cost view rather than per-metre, our piece on how much is quartz worktop covers realistic full-kitchen cost figures across UK kitchen sizes.
For deeper detail on what drives the per-metre figure up or down between brands and slabs, our article on what affects the cost of quartz worktops walks through every variable that shows up on a UK quote.
And for the full price-with-installation breakdown that puts per-metre figures into total context, our piece on quartz worktop price with installation covers what installation specifically adds to the per-metre figure.
For the wider context of all our cost answers, the full quartz worktops FAQ covers every question we are asked across the showroom and on the phone.
Quick answers
What is the average quartz worktop price per square metre in the UK?
Around £400 to £450 per m² supplied and fitted at mid tier. Standard tier from £280 per m². Premium tier from £600 per m². Most UK installs sit in the mid range.
Is quartz priced per square metre or per linear metre in the UK?
Slab is priced per square metre. Edge profiles are priced per linear metre when premium upgrades are chosen. Total quote multiplies square metre rate by area then adds linear-metre add-ons.
Why does the per-metre price vary across UK fabricators?
Three reasons. Brand and tier differences. What is included in the per-metre rate (templating, edges, delivery, fitting). Direct fabricator vs kitchen retailer pricing. Always compare itemised quotes line by line.
What about pricing for 12mm or 30mm slabs?
12mm typically only used for splashbacks at £100-£150 per m². 30mm slabs add around 25% to the material cost vs standard 20mm. So mid range 30mm runs around £520 per m² supplied and fitted.
Are there volume discounts for larger UK kitchens?
Sometimes. Larger kitchens above 15 m² sometimes attract small discounts of 5-10% on the per-metre rate as the install efficiency improves. Worth asking explicitly when getting a quote for a larger project.
Want a clear per-metre quote?
Pop into our Stevenage showroom or give us a call. We provide line-by-line itemised quotes with the per-metre rate clearly stated and all add-ons priced separately.