Estimated Cost to Install a Hardwood Floor
| Service Needed | Specification | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood Flooring Cost - Non-discounted retail pricing for: Residential, above-grade red oak flooring. 25 year limited warranty. UV resistant factor finish 7 coat AlO satin finish for nail down installation. Quantity includes typical waste overage, material for repair and local delivery. | 1000 SF | $4,500 | $22,000 |
| Hardwood Flooring Labor, Basic Basic labor to install hardwood floor with favorable site conditions. Install underlayment on clean, level subfloor. Cull and blend flooring. Blind nail wood flooring. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and clean up. If baseboards are removed and reinstalled the additional costs are usually $2.00 to $3.00 per lineal foot and if new baseboards are installed $6.50 to $11.00 per lineal foot additional costs would apply. | 66 h | $3,560 | $6,000 |
| Hardwood Flooring Job Supplies - Cost of related materials and supplies typically required to install floating wood flooring including: manufacturer recommended underlayment, fasteners, adhesives and surface sealants. | 1000 SF | $594 | $676 |
| Hardwood Flooring Equipment Allowance - Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: Pneumatic finish nailer,10" miter saw, electric jigsaw, 3" belt sander, 3 1/4" electric planer. Daily rental. Consumables extra. | 1 job | $54 | $78 |
| Remove Flooring - Detach from mounting surface(s). Break into haul able pieces. Remove from home and dispose of legally. Carpet/Pad-$.050 sq. ft, Floating-$2,00 sq. ft, Hardwood-$3.50 sq. ft, Tile-$4.50 sq. ft, additional wood subfloor each layer -$2.00 to $4.00 sq. ft, Asbestos handling is extra. | 50.8 h | $500 | $2,000 |
| Hardwood Flooring Debris Disposal - Costs to load and haul away old materials, installation waste and associated debris. | 1000 SF | $236 | $568 |
| Totals - Cost to Supply & Install Carpet | 1,000 SF | $8,944 | $21,322 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Cost per Square Foot | $8.94 | $20.75 |
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