Buying Guide
What Type of Stone Should You Choose for Your Westlake Hills Kitchen Remodel?
Marble, Quartz, Quartzite and Granite all show up across Westlake Hills kitchens — and each brings a different balance of look, durability and upkeep. Here's how to think through the choice before you commit.
Westlake Hills homes range from clean-lined contemporary builds to warm, traditional hill-country estates, and the right countertop stone depends as much on how your kitchen is used as it does on style. Below is a quick breakdown of the four materials we fabricate and install most often for local kitchen remodels.
Marble
Prized for its soft veining and timeless, high-end look. Marble is a favorite for statement islands and baking counters, though it's softer and more porous — best for homeowners willing to seal it regularly and avoid acidic spills sitting too long.
- Best for: Classic, elegant kitchens & baking stations
- Cost: $75–$250 per sq. ft. installed
- Maintenance: Higher — regular sealing needed
- Durability: Softer stone, scratches/etches more easily
Quartz
An engineered stone that delivers a consistent pattern from slab to slab, making it easy to match across large islands, wet bars and butler's pantries. Non-porous by nature, so it never needs sealing.
- Best for: Busy family kitchens, low-maintenance living
- Cost: $55–$120 per sq. ft. installed
- Maintenance: Low — no sealing required
- Durability: Highly resistant to stains and bacteria
Quartzite
A natural stone often mistaken for marble because of its soft veining — but significantly harder and more heat-resistant. Every slab is one of a kind, which natural-stone lovers appreciate.
- Best for: Natural-material homes, kitchens near a range
- Cost: $75–$200 per sq. ft. installed
- Maintenance: Moderate — sealed roughly once a year
- Durability: Very hard, excellent heat resistance
Granite
A long-trusted classic with wide availability in bold colors and patterns. Granite is dense, heat-resistant, and holds up well to daily wear, making it a reliable, budget-friendly natural stone option.
- Best for: Everyday durability at a wide range of price points
- Cost: $45–$100 per sq. ft. installed
- Maintenance: Moderate — periodic sealing recommended
- Durability: Very hard, heat and scratch resistant
Prices vary with slab quality, edge profile and job complexity — the ranges above are general guidance, not a quote.
Still deciding? The best way to choose is to see full slabs in person — not just a sample chip — so you can picture the veining, color and pattern in your actual kitchen lighting. Browse our current inventory or call us to talk through your space.