Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads countertops plans and top area by type automatically.
- Price with your local $45-85/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Countertops costs: $50-120/SF/stone countertop, $40-90/SF/solid surface, $15-40/SF/laminate.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Countertops takeoff
Countertop takeoff covers stone, solid surface, and laminate tops by SF with edge profiles, cutouts, and splash. CyanBuild detects and counts top area by type and other countertops elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Countertops cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Stone countertop | $50-120/SF | |
| Solid surface | $40-90/SF | |
| Laminate | $15-40/SF |
Common Countertops tasks
- Top area by type
- Edge profiles
- Cutouts and splashes
- Installation
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Countertops
- Granite/quartz
- Solid surface
- Laminate
- Edge profiles
- Sink and fixture cutouts
Countertops takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Top area by type | Count/measure by hand | Detected and counted |
| Pricing with your rates | Spreadsheet | Built in |
| Cross-trade rollup | Separate files | One estimate |
| Audit trail | Paper or PDF | Visual proof per item |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CyanBuild handle Countertops takeoff?
Upload your Countertops plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts top area by type and other countertops elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $45-85/hr rates.
What does Countertops work cost?
Typical Countertops ranges: $50-120/SF for stone countertop; $40-90/SF for solid surface; $15-40/SF for laminate. Labor runs about $45-85/hr (fabricators/installers).
What materials are included in a Countertops takeoff?
Common Countertops materials: Granite/quartz, Solid surface, Laminate, Edge profiles, Sink and fixture cutouts.
Can CyanBuild estimate Countertops labor and materials separately?
Yes. Countertops takeoff separates material quantities from labor hours so you can price each with your own rates and review the build-up line by line.
Is there Countertops-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Countertops estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Countertops cost build-up.