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Flooring Installation Cost in 20 US Cities (2026)

Installation of new flooring including material, subfloor preparation, and transitions.

National Average (per project)
Low
$2,000
Average
$5,500
High
$12,000

Flooring Installation Cost Breakdown

ItemDescriptionLowHighUnit
Flooring materialLVP, laminate, hardwood, or tile$2$10per sqft
Underlayment/adhesiveFoam underlayment or thinset mortar$0.3$1per sqft
Transitions & trimDoor transitions, baseboards, quarter round$100$500flat
Subfloor preparationLeveling, repair, and moisture barrier$0.25$1.5per sqft
Old flooring removalTear-out and disposal of existing floor$0.5$2per sqft
LaborProfessional flooring installer$2$5per sqft

* These are national average costs. Actual prices vary by city — select a metro below for local estimates.

Installation of new flooring including material, subfloor preparation, and transitions.

Flooring Installation Cost by City