Flooring Cost Calculator – Estimate Costs for New or Replacement Floors
Use our customizable flooring calculator below to learn the new flooring cost for the areas you specify. The estimated price is based on several factors related specifically to the size of the area(s), the type of current and new flooring and the cost of materials and installation labor in your specific area.
Benefits of Using This Calculator
- Estimate cost for one room or many.
- New or replacement flooring.
- Breakdown of flooring materials, supplies, cost per square foot and labor costs.
- Many types of flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Sheet Vinyl and more.
- No obligation, free flooring estimates, and easy to use.
Estimated Cost Calculator
New Flooring Project Overview
Your flooring is one of the most important features of your home’s interior! It not only effects the visual appearance of each room but also plays a role in your comfort, durability, and of course, the long-term value of your home. Over time, flooring can wear down due to foot traffic, accidental spills, scratches, heavy cleaning and aging, which may prompt you to replace the flooring in one area or the entire home at the same time.
Included in this Estimate
- Old Flooring Removal (if selected): If your old flooring needs to be removed, it will be torn out and disposed of properly. The condition of the subfloor will be inspected to ensure it’s ready for the new flooring installation. Minor repairs to the subfloor may be necessary and are often factored into the quote.
- All New Materials and Installation Supplies: This estimate includes the cost of all flooring materials, underlayment (if required), adhesives, fasteners, and other supplies needed to complete the project.
- Labor Costs to Complete the Project: The total man-hours required to install the new flooring, based on the type of flooring and your location are factored into this estimate.
- Site Cleanup and Disposal: After installation, any leftover materials, old flooring, and debris will be cleaned up and removed. Common disposal fees have been factored into this estimate.
Not Included
- Major Subfloor Repairs: If any major damage to the subfloor is discovered during the flooring removal, additional costs for repairs may apply.
- Baseboard or Trim Replacement: If you need new baseboards or trim, this cost is not included in the estimate.
Estimate Costs for these Types of Flooring
Our calculator is designed to give you accurate and customized estimates for the most common flooring materials used in homes. Estimate costs for replacement or new flooring for the following:
- Solid Hardwood: Durable, natural wood flooring with a classic look.
- Laminate: Synthetic flooring designed to resemble wood or stone.
- Vinyl Sheet Flooring: Water-resistant, affordable option, great for wet areas.
- Ceramic Tile: Durable, moisture-resistant flooring, ideal for kitchens, laundry and bathrooms.
- Carpet: Soft, warm, and affordable flooring option for bedrooms.
- Engineered Wood: Layered wood veneer flooring that mimics hardwood.
- Bamboo: Eco-friendly, sustainable flooring resembling hardwood.
- Luxury Vinyl Plank: High-end, durable vinyl that mimics wood or stone.
References and Data Sources
We make use of several resources to compile data used in our cost calculators. It assures you the most accurate cost estimates based on real data from trusted sources. For this new flooring cost estimator, we used the following sources:
- Cost of living data: US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis.
- Labor costs are calculated from the US Bureau of Labor Wages and Statistics, occupational codes 47-2040 (wood flooring) and 47-2042 (carpet and tile) based on your zip code and state. We also make use of RSMeans costing data for various needs.
- Flooring and supplies costs from: Lowes, Home Depot, LL Flooring, and Floor City.
- Estimated costs are compiled by a averaging the cumulative costs submitted by our users and business partners who have used this as a estimating tool for their own purposes and made their estimates public. We’ve removed all personal identifying data and used aggregate values only.
