Cost guides / Flooring
How much does flooring cost?
Typical US cost: $3,500–$8,500 USD.
Flooring here means a whole-home installation — new floors across the living areas and bedrooms, replacing what is there now. The range covers the common material families, from laminate and luxury vinyl plank to hardwood, and reflects how strongly material choice and subfloor preparation move the total.
Price breakdown by scope
| Scope | Typical cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flooring (whole home) | $3,500–$8,500 per project |
Ranges are drawn from published 2025–2026 market research (Angi/HomeAdvisor and Thumbtack contractor-reported data and national cost references). They are typical ranges, not quotes — a pro prices your actual job after seeing its size, condition and materials.
What drives the price
- Material: laminate, luxury vinyl plank, engineered wood, solid hardwood, or tile
- Total square footage and the number of rooms and transitions between them
- Subfloor condition — leveling and repairs once the old floor comes up
- Removal and disposal of the existing flooring
- Layout: a straight lay versus herringbone or diagonal patterns, and whether stairs are included
- Baseboards, underlayment, and moisture barriers in the scope
Common questions
How much does flooring cost?
Typical US cost for flooring is $3,500 to $8,500 USD, based on published market research. Your exact price depends on project size, scope and materials.
How can I get an exact flooring quote?
Use the HomeTarget cost calculator for a range based on your project size, then request quotes — local pros price the actual job, and requesting quotes is free for homeowners.
How long does a whole-home flooring job take?
Once materials are on site, installation often runs a few days for a typical home, and hardwood that needs acclimation time or on-site finishing takes longer. Furniture moving, tear-out, and subfloor repairs found along the way are the usual reasons the schedule stretches.
Do I need to move out during a flooring installation?
Usually not for the whole job — crews often work room by room so part of the home stays usable, as long as each room is cleared before its turn. For site-finished hardwood, fumes and drying time mean staying out of those rooms, and often out of the house, for a period the installer will spell out.
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