ALLOWANCE CHECK
Countertop allowance overage calculator
A countertop allowance is a placeholder, not always the final installed price. Use this calculator to estimate the overage between the allowance in your quote and the actual countertop amount you are considering.
Calculate the difference
What the quote may leave out
- Slab material or square-foot pricing above the placeholder allowance
- Edge profile, sink cutouts, cooktop cutouts and seams
- Fabrication, templating, delivery, installation and disposal
- Backsplash material and installation
- Tax, plumbing reconnection or changes required by a new sink
Ask the contractor to state whether the allowance is material-only or installed, and request a credit or change order that shows exactly how the final amount is calculated.
A calculator shows the arithmetic, but not whether the original quote clearly described the allowance or related scope. Use a Quote Check to review the wider pricing and scope picture.
Review Your Kitchen QuoteFrequently asked questions
What is a countertop allowance overage? It is the amount by which the selected countertop cost exceeds the placeholder amount included in the remodel quote.
What should a countertop allowance include? Ask whether it includes material, edge profile, sink cutouts, fabrication, delivery, installation, backsplash, tax and disposal.
Does this calculator replace a contractor quote? No. It is a planning estimate. Confirm measurements, selections, labor and taxes with the contractor or fabricator.