Granite Countertops in Dearborn, MI

Granite countertops are cut from quarried igneous rock, and their biggest advantage in a cooking-heavy kitchen is heat tolerance. Granite formed under intense heat and pressure, so a hot pot set down for a moment will not scorch it the way it can scorch the resin in quartz. It is also very hard and resists scratching from everyday knife slips and cookware. For households where the range runs from morning to night, granite is a practical choice.

Picking a slab

No two granite slabs are alike. Colors run from near-solid black and white to heavy movement in browns, golds, grays and blues, and the price follows. Angi's 2026 guide lists popular options from about $30 to $60 per square foot for slab material like Ubatuba and Absolute Black, up to $70 to $100 for stones like Blue Louise. Because the look varies, we recommend seeing the actual slab before it is cut. We lay out where the sink, cooktop and seams will fall on that slab so the best part of the pattern ends up where you will see it most.

Sealing and upkeep

Granite is porous to varying degrees. Lighter, more open stones can absorb oil or wine if spills sit, while dense dark granites absorb very little. We seal granite at installation, and most homeowners reseal periodically. A simple test: put a few drops of water on the surface, and if they darken the stone within a few minutes, it is time to reseal. Clean daily with mild soap and water, and avoid vinegar, bleach and abrasive cleaners that can dull the sealer over time.

Weight and older cabinets

A 3 cm granite slab is heavy, and a long kitchen run can weigh several hundred pounds. Many Dearborn kitchens have cabinets that are decades old or have been patched after leaks at the sink base. Before templating, we check each box for loose joints, soft bottoms and level. If a cabinet needs reinforcing or replacing, we tell you before the stone is cut, not after.

Grades and price

HomeGuide's 2026 guide puts installed granite at about $50 to $80 per square foot for entry-level stone, $80 to $150 for mid-grade and $150 to $250 for exotic slabs. An average 30 to 40 square foot kitchen runs about $2,400 to $6,000 installed. Darker or rarer colors, honed or leathered finishes, and upgraded edges add cost. The written estimate lists each of these lines separately.

Granite and older homes

Plenty of kitchens still have speckled granite from an earlier update. If your existing granite is solid but dated, replacing it is straightforward. If you have granite tile counters with grout lines, we remove the tile and the underlayment and install a full slab in its place.