Flooring installation cost and pricing
Flooring is priced per square foot, split between material and labor. Here are the typical labor ranges by floor type.
Installers usually charge a labor rate per square foot on top of materials, with a minimum for small rooms. Subfloor prep adds to the total.
Typical prices
| Floor type | Typical install labor |
|---|---|
| Luxury vinyl plank | $3 – $7 / sq ft |
| Hardwood | $6 – $12 / sq ft |
| Tile | $7 – $14 / sq ft |
| Carpet | $2 – $5 / sq ft |
| Subfloor prep / repair | $1 – $3 / sq ft |
These are general ranges reported across the US, not a quote. Your prices depend on your market, your costs and the specific job. Always price to cover your own numbers.
What affects the price
- Floor type and pattern
- Subfloor condition
- Room size and cuts
- Removal of old flooring
- Your local market
How to set your own price
Ranges are a starting point, but the only price that matters is one that covers your pay, your costs and a profit. Use the free hourly rate calculator to work out what you actually need to charge, then save your rates so every quote uses them automatically.
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