A butcher block costs $3,500 on average. You should expect to pay between $50 and $100 per square foot, though this can change depending on the type of wood and the wood grain.
Butcher block countertops cost $50 to $300 to purchase and install but typically fall within $50 to $125 per square foot. Materials alone run $30 to $150 per square foot. Older kitchens have about 30 to 40 square feet of counter space. Modern kitchens have 50 to 60 square feet of countertop.
Butcher block countertops cost $1,500 to $7,500 on average for materials alone. Unfinished slabs cost $20 to $75 per square foot, which means they’ll need cutouts, edges and stain, oil, or lacquer. This Includes waste overage with enough extra material for future repairs as well as local delivery. You’ll spend more on edges and cutouts.
Labor to install a butcher block counter costs $60 to $100 per hour or $10 to $100 per square foot. Detailed custom work can hit $150 per square foot. Overall, for labor, expect to pay about 30% to 50% of the total. Expect to pay more to install raw wood, since it’ll need cutouts, an edge, and finishing. But you’ll save money on materials.
Job materials and supplies cost $100 to $250. It includes fasteners, caulking, sealants, glue, and cleaning supplies. You'll double that for acrylic tops or lacquered finishes.
You’ll likely have an equipment allowance of $30 to $100 if you do the job yourself. Most contractors include this price in the project price. It covers specialty tools such as pneumatic nailers, miter saws, belt sanders, and electric planers.
You’ll usually buy butcher block backsplashes separately for $1,000 to $2,500. Your installer wraps the installation costs into your overall bill. Backsplashes are most often sold separately.
The cost of the backsplash depends on the type of wood as well as the length. For example, a 4-inch wide maple backsplash piece 2 feet long costs about $25. For higher-end woods such as cherry, the cost can go as high as $50 for the same size, not including the labor to install it.