The cost of countertops ranges from $600 to $7,780, with the average homeowner spending $3,315 to install new countertops. On the extreme low end, you might spend as little as $160 for a small section ...

Using a two or four-foot level, make sure the tops of all the kitchen cabinets are flush and level—from front to back and side to side. If your cabinets are not level, see if you can correct them ...