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Quartz and granite countertops in Long Beach typically run $55 to $140 per square foot installed, with most kitchens landing between $2,800 and $6,500 all-in depending on slab choice, edge profile, and how much fabrication your layout demands. That’s the honest range we quote from before we ever step foot in your kitchen. If you’re comparing surfaces for a Kitchen Remodeling in Long Beach project, this page covers what quartz and granite actually cost here, which one fits your life, and how we install both without the four-hour waiting windows you’ve probably dealt with elsewhere.
Call (562) 512-6480 and you’ll get a live person who can schedule a measurement. No voicemail tag, no “we’ll call you back in 48 hours.”
At Sawyer Remodel Long Beach, we cut, fabricate, and install quartz and granite counters across Long Beach neighborhoods from Naples and Belmont Shore to Bixby Knolls, Los Altos, and Lakewood Village. We’ve been doing it since 2005 under The Relay Standard: a written price before work starts, live arrival time tracking, and photo updates before and after every phase. Luca Romano runs the Long Beach operation, and he’s the one who walks your job, not a rotating cast of subcontractors.
When You Need Quartz & Granite Countertops
You don’t always need a full kitchen gut to justify new counters. Here’s when Long Beach homeowners call us:
- You’re selling a condo or house in Long Beach and the current counters are dated laminate or cracked tile. Quartz and granite are the two surfaces buyers in this market actually search for by name. In 2025 and 2026, we’ve seen listing photos with quartz islands consistently fetch faster offers in the 90803 and 90814 zip codes.
- Your current counters are stained, chipped, or delaminating. Granite that’s lost its seal soaks up cooking oil and red wine, and quartz that’s been heat-shocked near a stove develops resin burns that never come out. If you’re scrubbing with bleach and it still looks off, the surface is done.
- You cook frequently and the prep area fights you. A cramped peninsula with no overhang for stools, a sink cutout that splashes, or grout lines that trap crumbs all justify a surface change. Quartz gives you a non-porous, grout-free work surface; granite gives you heat resistance that handles a hot pan straight off the burner.
- You’re replacing cabinets and the counter swap is the logical add-on. If the cabinet boxes are coming out anyway, installing new counters during the same Kitchen Remodeling phase saves you a second demo day and a second round of dust.
- You want to extend the island or add a breakfast bar. This is common in Long Beach’s mid-century tract homes where kitchens were built compact. Adding a 12 to 16 inch quartz overhang creates seating for two or three without moving walls.
- Your rental unit needs a surface that survives tenants. Quartz doesn’t need sealing, doesn’t etch from spilled vinegar or citrus, and doesn’t support bacterial growth in the way porous stone can. Landlords in the Alamitos Beach and downtown Long Beach rental market choose it for exactly that reason.
If you’re on the fence between quartz and granite, the short version is this: quartz is stronger, maintenance-free, and consistent in color. Granite is natural, heat-proof, and every slab is one of a kind. We’ll pull samples from Cambria, Caesarstone, and Silestone so you’re choosing from name-brand slabs, not a mystery supplier’s leftovers.
Our Quartz & Granite Countertops Process
Every counter project under The Relay Standard runs the same way. You’ll know the price before we cut, the name of the technician before they arrive, and exactly what the slab looks like before it’s installed.
- Measure and slab quote. We come to your Long Beach home, laser-measure every run, and walk you through slab options at the showroom. You get a written price with the slab, fabrication, edge profile, sink cutout, and install broken out as line items. That number doesn’t move unless you change the scope.
- Template and slab selection. For granite, you pick the exact slab. Not “one like it” – the actual slab that goes in your kitchen. For quartz, we order from Cambria, Caesarstone, or Silestone with the color code you approved.
- Fabrication. The slab is cut, polished, and edge-profiled off-site. We handle the sink cutout and faucet-hole drilling to match your spec, so your Kohler or Moen fixture drops in without surprises.
- Demo and prep. The old counters come out. We inspect the cabinet tops for level and shim where needed. In Long Beach’s older homes, we regularly find cabinets that have drifted a quarter inch over 60 years – that gets corrected before the stone goes down.
- Install and seam. The slab is set, seams are filled with color-matched epoxy, and the sink is mounted. For granite, we apply a penetrating sealer rated for coastal humidity. For quartz, no sealer needed.
- Photos, invoice, walkthrough. You get before-and-after photos sent to your phone and a digital invoice you can pay from the link. Luca does the final walkthrough with you, not a call center.
Every quote includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if the install isn’t right, we make it right within a full year of closeout. No argument, no “that’s outside warranty.”
Quartz & Granite Countertops Pricing in Long Beach
Here’s what we quote in Long Beach as of early 2026. These are installed ranges, not bare-slab prices:
| Item | Price Range | What Drives It |
|---|---|---|
| Quartz, entry-grade (Cambria or Silestone standard colors) | $55 to $75 / sq ft installed | Standard edge, one sink cutout, no backsplash |
| Quartz, mid-grade (Caesarstone premium colors) | $75 to $105 / sq ft installed | Veined patterns, waterfall edge, larger island |
| Granite, entry-grade (imported, common colors) | $45 to $65 / sq ft installed | Basic edge, standard slab thickness |
| Granite, premium (exotic colors, bookmatched) | $80 to $140 / sq ft installed | Rare slab, complex grain, tight seams |
| Typical 40 sq ft kitchen, quartz | $2,800 to $4,200 total | Includes demo, haul-off, sink mount, basic edge |
| Typical 40 sq ft kitchen, granite | $2,200 to $3,800 total | Includes sealer, demo, haul-off, sink mount |
| Waterfall island upgrade (both ends) | +$800 to +$1,400 | Extra slab material, mitered edges, additional fabrication |
| Edge profile upgrade (ogee, bullnose, beveled) | +$8 to +$25 / linear ft | More fabrication passes, more polish time |
Long Beach specific factors move your number: second-floor kitchens cost more for lift and carry. Homes in the peninsula and Naples area with narrow alleys sometimes require smaller slab sections and extra seams. Older cabinets with water damage at the corners need repair before stone goes down, or the install won’t sit level.
What doesn’t change is the price you approved. The written quote you sign is the invoice you pay. Estimates are free, and you can call (562) 512-6480 to book a measure today.
Quartz vs. Granite: Which One Belongs in Your Long Beach Kitchen
We install both and don’t push one over the other as a matter of policy. Here’s the trade-off table that matches how we talk customers through the decision:
- Maintenance: Quartz is zero-maintenance – no sealing, no etching, no special cleaners. Granite needs re-sealing every 12 to 18 months, especially in Long Beach’s coastal humidity, where airborne salt accelerates seal breakdown. If you’re in Belmont Shore or near the marina, factor that in.
- Heat: Granite takes a hot pan directly. Quartz can scorch above about 300°F and we recommend trivets. If you saute at high heat and forget pads, granite is safer.
- Stains and etch: Quartz is non-porous – red wine, citrus, coffee, all wipe off. Granite is porous and etches with acid. A sealed granite counter still needs a quick wipe-up of lemon juice and vinegar.
- Looks: Granite is a product of geology – no two slabs match. Quartz is manufactured, so the veining is consistent and predictable. If you want a specific pattern repeat across a large island, quartz delivers it. If you want nature’s randomness, granite wins.
- Repair: Both can chip at corners, but quartz chips are harder to repair seamlessly. Granite chips can sometimes be filled and polished to near-invisible. Small surface scratches in both can be buffed by a pro.
- Resale: In Long Beach’s current market, both surfaces read as “upgraded kitchen.” Quartz gets a slight edge with younger buyers who know the brand names (Cambria, Caesarstone). Granite still reads as premium to buyers over 50. Either beats tile or laminate by a mile.
FAQs – Quartz & Granite Countertops
How much does quartz countertop installation cost in Long Beach?
Quartz countertop installation in Long Beach runs $55 to $105 per square foot installed, with a typical 40-square-foot kitchen at $2,800 to $4,200 total. Slab grade, edge profile, and sink cutout complexity move the number. Call (562) 512-6480 for a written quote after a free measurement – the number you approve is the number you pay.
Is quartz cheaper than granite?
Entry granite is usually $10 to $20 per square foot cheaper than entry quartz, but premium granite can outprice mid-grade quartz. Granite also carries an ongoing cost of re-sealing every year or two. When we quote both for the same kitchen, quartz often lands within 15 percent of granite, and the maintenance difference closes the gap over time.
Can you install quartz countertops the same week I call?
In most Long Beach kitchens, templating to install takes 7 to 14 days depending on slab availability. Custom edge profiles or exotic slabs can push it out. We give you a live arrival time for the install and send photo updates before the crew shows up, so you’re never waiting on an all-day window.
Do quartz countertops need sealing?
No. Quartz is a manufactured stone made of about 90 percent ground quartz bonded with resin, and the resin makes the surface non-porous. It never needs sealing, polishing, or special cleaners. Granite, by contrast, is naturally porous and should be sealed on install and again every 12 to 18 months.
What happens if my countertop chips or the seam fails after install?
Every Sawyer Remodel Long Beach counter install is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If a seam opens, a corner chips, or the install wasn’t right, we fix it. That’s a full year of accountability on every job, and it’s included – not something you negotiate for.
Will you work with my existing cabinets or do I need new ones?
We install quartz and granite over existing cabinets as long as the boxes are structurally sound and level. In older Long Beach homes, we often need to shim cabinet tops or reinforce corners where decades of moisture have softened the wood. We’ll flag any cabinet issues during the measure, before your counter quote is final.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Long Beach, serving Long Beach.
Ready to replace your counters? Call (562) 512-6480 now and get a free measurement and written quote. If you’d rather skip the phone, visit our home page to see the full kitchen remodeling services we offer in Long Beach.
