How Much Is Quartz Worktop Per Metre UK

Per Metre Pricing Explained

When fabricators quote quartz worktops per linear metre they are giving you the price for one metre of worktop length at a standard depth (usually 600mm which is the standard UK kitchen cabinet depth). This is the most common way homeowners are quoted because it is easy to understand. You can measure the total length of worktop you need and multiply by the per-metre price to get a rough total.

However it is important to understand that per-linear-metre prices assume a standard 600mm depth. If your worktop is wider (for example a 900mm deep island or a 700mm deep peninsula) the price per linear metre will be higher because more material is required. Some fabricators quote by the square metre instead which avoids this confusion but requires you to calculate the area rather than just the length.

The per-metre price may or may not include templating, fabrication and installation depending on the company. At Precious Marble our Bedford quotes are always fully inclusive. The per-metre figure we give you covers everything from the first template measurement to the final polish on installation day.

Price Per Metre Table by Tier

Prices are approximate UK averages as of 2026 based on 20mm thickness, standard 600mm depth, polished finish, pencil round edge and include templating, fabrication and installation. Prices include VAT. Contact Precious Marble for an accurate Bedford-area quote.

What Makes Up the Per-Metre Price

Understanding what is included in the per-metre price helps you compare quotes accurately. Here is the typical cost breakdown for a mid-range quartz worktop at approximately £380 per linear metre installed.

Material cost: ~£180/m (47%). This is the raw quartz slab before any cutting. It varies significantly by brand and colour. A plain white budget quartz might cost £100/m in material while a premium Calacatta marble-effect could cost £350/m or more.

Fabrication: ~£100/m (26%). This covers cutting the slab to template, machining cutouts for sinks and hobs, shaping and polishing the edge profile and test-fitting joints. This is skilled work using expensive CNC machinery.

Templating: ~£30/m (8%). The precision measurement of your kitchen. Some companies charge this as a separate visit fee (£100–£200 flat rate) while others build it into the per-metre price.

Installation: ~£70/m (19%). Delivery, old worktop removal, fitting, joining, silicone sealing and cleanup. This covers the labour of a two or three person team for the fitting visit.

Real Kitchen Cost Examples

To help Bedford homeowners budget accurately here are realistic total costs based on common kitchen sizes and layouts.

Small galley kitchen (3 linear metres). Budget: £600–£900. Mid-range: £900–£1,350. Premium: £1,350–£1,800. Typically two sections with one join.

Average L-shaped kitchen (5 linear metres). Budget: £1,000–£1,500. Mid-range: £1,500–£2,250. Premium: £2,250–£3,000. Usually three or four sections with two or three joins.

Large U-shaped kitchen (7 linear metres). Budget: £1,400–£2,100. Mid-range: £2,100–£3,150. Premium: £3,150–£4,200. Multiple sections with several joins.

Large kitchen with island (9+ linear metres). Budget: £1,800–£2,700. Mid-range: £2,700–£4,050. Premium: £4,050–£5,400+. The island adds significant cost due to its size, support requirements and often a deeper depth.

What Makes the Price Go Up or Down

The per-metre price is a useful guide but your final quote will be adjusted based on specific variables in your project.

Colour and pattern (biggest factor). A plain white or speckled quartz can cost half the per-metre price of a complex veined Calacatta design. Choosing a simpler colour is the single most effective way to reduce your total cost.

Thickness. 30mm quartz costs approximately 40–50% more per metre than 20mm. If the thicker look is purely aesthetic consider a 20mm slab with a built-up edge detail that gives the appearance of 40mm at a fraction of the cost.

Edge profile. A standard pencil round or flat polished edge is usually included in the quoted per-metre price. Decorative edges (ogee, bullnose, chamfered) add £15–£40 per linear metre of edge.

Number of cutouts. Each sink or hob cutout adds £50–£100 to the total. Additional cutouts for pop-up sockets or drainer grooves also add cost.

Worktop depth. Standard 600mm depth is the baseline. Islands at 900mm depth use 50% more material per linear metre which increases the cost proportionally.

Special features. Waterfall ends (where the quartz drops down the side of a cabinet), mitred edges and book-matched veining all require additional fabrication time and material which increases the per-metre rate.

Per Linear Metre vs Per Square Metre

You may encounter quotes expressed in either per linear metre (£/lm) or per square metre (£/m²). Here is how to convert between them so you can compare quotes fairly.

A standard 600mm deep worktop at £380 per linear metre is equivalent to £633 per square metre (£380 ÷ 0.6m = £633). Conversely a quote of £500 per square metre translates to £300 per linear metre at 600mm depth (£500 x 0.6m = £300). Always check whether the quote is per linear metre or per square metre and what depth is assumed.

How to Get an Accurate Quote

Per-metre pricing gives you a useful ballpark figure but the only way to get an accurate final price is a detailed quote based on your actual kitchen. Here is what you need to provide for the most accurate quote possible.

A rough sketch of your kitchen layout with approximate measurements of each worktop section. It does not need to be precise at this stage. The fabricator will measure accurately during templating.

Your preferred quartz colour or at least a shortlist. This determines the material cost which is the biggest variable in the quote.

Sink and hob details. Whether you want an undermount or drop-in sink and the type of hob affects cutout complexity and cost.

Any special requirements. Breakfast bars, waterfall edges, upstands, splashbacks or drainage grooves. Mention these upfront so the quote reflects the full scope.

Contact our team at Precious Marble in Bedford for a free no-obligation quote. We respond to most enquiries within 24 hours and can provide a ballpark figure over the phone followed by a detailed written quote after a survey visit.

Knowing the per-metre cost is a great starting point. The next step is getting a quote tailored to your kitchen. Visit our quartz worktops Bedford page to browse colours and request your free personalised quote.

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This article is part of our growing Quartz FAQs hub where we answer the most common questions Bedford homeowners ask about quartz worktops. If you cannot find the answer you need feel free to call us on 01234 348590 or email info@preciousmarble.co.uk.