Hardwood Install Costs

When installing hardwood, there are several costs involved, including, but not limited to: materials, labor, possible subfloor repairs, and custom work such as thresholds.

Materials Cost: Depending on the type of hardwood you want, the pricing for materials can differ greatly. For solid hardwood, the range is around $4/sq* for Red Oak to $15/sq* ft for Custom Hand scraped Walnut. (These prices are approximate and are meant to show the range, not an indication of current pricing.)

If you choose a Pre-Finished Engineered Floor purchased from a retail showroom, you can pay anywhere from $5/sq ft* to $18/sq ft*. These costs factor in the fact that there are no finishing costs after installation.

Installation Labor: Labor to install a hardwood floor can range from $2.50/sq ft* for prefinished to $8/sq ft* for solid unfinished hardwood. Solid unfinished wood costs also include the sanding and finishing labor involved after installation. Applying a stain may be an additional cost of up to $2/sq ft*. (These prices are approximate and are meant to show the range, not an indication of current pricing.)

For planks over 5 inches wide, industry standard also requires that the planks be glued down or "glue assisted". Additional costs include labor time as well as the glue cost. Gluing is very labor intensive and might run you an additional $.50* to $2/sq ft* depending on how it needs to be glued.

Subfloor Repairs: Commonly during a bid, we do not see the actual subfloor where the wood will be installed. Many times there is still carpet, tile, or other covering still adhered to the subfloor. Without seeing the subfloor, we cannot be 100 percent sure of it's viability. The subfloor must be clean, level and made of plywood (not particle board). If a subfloor is rotting, those sheets will need to be replaced. If, for whatever reason, the subfloor needs repair or replacement, be prepared to pay upwards of $150/hour per person plus material costs.

Custom Work or Unforeseen Work: Any additional work needed that is over and above normal installation labor or was unforeseen at the time of the bid, will either be billed at an hourly rate or added to the invoice as a set fee after the fact. Clients also often add requests or changes after the original bid is submitted and those charges will be discussed and agreed on prior to completing work.

Non-Sanding Restoration Cost

Non-sanding restoration, or recoating, is an economically way to give your floor a face lift. If your floor has been well maintained and has no deep scratches, then a recoat might be the way to go.

Depending on the square footage, recoats can range from $1.50/sq ft to $3.50/sq ft*.

If you can guarantee you have not cleaned the floor with anything except water, vinegar, or basic hardwood cleaner, the cost could be on the lower end because we wouldn't need to do the degreaser steps.

If the floor has had any type of wax finish applied or if you regularly spray wax type furniture polish into the air where the offspray would land on the floor, then there is a possiblity a recoat cannot be done. We also do not recommend a recoat when the floor obviously needs to be refinished.

Floor Refinishing Costs

Refinishing work can run about $5-8/sq ft* depending on the type of wood, the intricacy and the square footage.

Any floor that has bevels and/or hand scraping will take a lot more work to sand smooth and will probably cost extra. Prefinished wood with an Aluminum Oxide finish may also cost more due to the hardness of the finish and the amount of time and overwork of our sanders to get the finish off. Floors with significant water damage are also tougher to sand and may require an additional charge.

Normally, hardwood that has been installed at an angle to the walls or installed in narrow hallways or narrow kitchens will be an extra amount. Anywhere where our large sander can't be run at the same angle as the wood has to be hand sanded with edgers. This takes considerably more time and effort to sand. This is also true for bathrooms where we must sand behind toilets and pedestal sinks. In addition, if the client's floor is only 100 sq ft, the price per square foot is higher than a client's floor that is 1000 sq ft.

If you choose to have your floor stained, there could be an additional cost of about $1.50/sq ft.*

Floor Refinishing Costs

Refinishing work can run about $5-8/sq ft* depending on the type of wood, the intricacy and the square footage.

Any floor that has bevels and/or hand scraping will take a lot more work to sand smooth and will probably cost extra. Prefinished wood with an Aluminum Oxide finish may also cost more due to the hardness of the finish and the amount of time and overwork of our sanders to get the finish off. Floors with significant water damage are also tougher to sand and may require an additional charge.

Normally, hardwood that has been installed at an angle to the walls or installed in narrow hallways or narrow kitchens will be an extra amount. Anywhere where our large sander can't be run at the same angle as the wood has to be hand sanded with edgers. This takes considerably more time and effort to sand. This is also true for bathrooms where we must sand behind toilets and pedestal sinks. In addition, if the client's floor is only 100 sq ft, the price per square foot is higher than a client's floor that is 1000 sq ft.

If you choose to have your floor stained, there could be an additional cost of about $1.50/sq ft.*

Flooring Repair Costs

If the repair is in conjunction with a refinish or an install, usually the cost will already be included in the price as long as the repair was pointed out and discussed.

If the repair is a one-off where we need to come in and repair some damage we will probably charge by the hour plus materials. If the job is easy, like the laminate repair shown here, we may just charge a flat rate.

For a hardwood floor repair, we can replace planks, but depending on the age of the floor, we may not be able to restore the plank's original color. Over time, natural and stained floors tend to fade. A faded color is really tough to match. The finish also yellows over time and we cannot match a yellowed finish. We recommend repairing planks in conjunction with refinishing the hardwood floor.

Laminate/LVP Install Costs

Laminates and LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank) plank material start at $2.50/sq ft* and go up from there.

Labor costs for installation start at $2.50/sq ft* but depend greatly on whether the planks will be installed at an angle, in tight hallways, or on concrete. It also depends on whether the planks will be glued down or floating.

The subfloor must be perfectly level whether it's wood or cement.

Choosing the type and size of plank is a personal preference, but we can give some recommendations. Choose a plank that is waterproof first and foremost. Find a brand that uses a click lock system. Lastly, find a plank with cork back.

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