Own a new Pulte Homes home in Austin? Replace the builder countertops with a slab you pick, at $38 per square foot installed.
City of Austin records show 31 new-home permits issued to Pulte Homes since January 2024, mostly in ZIP codes 78653.
| Year | Permits |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 so far | 23 |
Source: City of Austin Issued Construction Permits, residential new construction, 2024-01-01 through 2026-10-03 (issue_date). Counts are permits issued inside Austin city limits, not total homes the builder has built.
New homes often come with an entry-level countertop package. Swapping it for a slab you choose yourself is one of the most common first upgrades. We template, fabricate and install at the posted $38 per square foot, sink cutout included, and you pick the exact slab at the Austin yard.
| Example job | Sq ft | Cut, measure, install | Slabs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single bathroom vanity, 49 in | 8 | $304 | $999 | $1,303 |
| Small kitchen, L-shape | 35 | $1,330 | $999 | $2,329 |
| Kitchen with island | 60 | $2,280 | $1,998 | $4,278 |
| Large kitchen and two baths | 95 | $3,610 | $2,997 | $6,607 |
Examples are the posted rates applied to typical sizes. Budget Collection slabs at $999 each.
ATX Granite King is an independent countertop fabricator and installer. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a vendor of Pulte Homes. Check your builder warranty before changing countertops.
Yes. Most owners wait until after closing, then replace builder-grade tops with a slab they pick. Check your builder warranty first; replacing counters can affect coverage of those surfaces.
$38 per square foot to cut, measure and install, plus the slab. A 45 sq ft kitchen on one $999 Budget Collection slab is about $2,700; with an island on two slabs about $4,300.
No. We are an independent installer and are not affiliated with Pulte Homes.
Tell us the rooms, the rough square footage and what you have in mind for countertop upgrades for pulte homes owners. You get a number for the whole job, in writing, before anyone cuts anything.