According to many real estate experts, installing new flooring in your home will have the biggest impact on the overall look of your space and most importantly will increase the value of your property. Our company has over 15 professional flooring crews to accommodate any size of flooring project. Use this guide to learn the cost of flooring installation. Flooring Installation Average Cost by Flooring Type Typically, the average cost of flooring installation can vary depending on the type of flooring, subfloor, and size. hardwood floor los angeles See below the breakdown cost based on the type of flooring: Laminate Flooring A laminate flooring installation may include: Demolition of existing floors Furniture removal Install underlayment Install flooring Install baseboards and transitions Clean Jobsite Average Job Cost: Installation cost: $2 – $3 per sf Underlayment cost: $0.25-$0.5 sf Material cost: $1.5- $2.5 sf Vinyl Flooring A vinyl flooring installation may include: Demolition of existing floors Furniture removal Install underlayment Install flooring Install baseboards and transitions Clean Jobsite Average Job Cost: Installation cost: $2 – $3 per sf Underlayment cost: $0.25-$0.5 sf Material cost: $2 – $3 per sf Hardwood/Engineered Flooring A hardwood / engineered installation flooring may include: Demolition of existing floors Furniture removal Install flooring Install baseboards and transitions Clean Jobsite Average Job Cost: Installation cost (nail down) : $2.5 – $3.5 per sf Installation cost (glue down) : $3 – $4 per sf Material cost: $3 – $8 per sf In some cases, we use nails and glue to make sure the installation will last for years to come. Carpet Carpet installation: There are 2 types of installation: 1. Padding down 2. Glue down(only commercial ) A carpet installation may include: Demolition of existing floors Furniture removal Install underlayment ( if needed) Install carpet Install baseboards and transitions Clean Jobsite Average Job Cost: Installation cost: $1.5 – $2.5 per sf Underlayment cost: $0.25-$0.5 sf Material cost: $1.25 – $2.75 per sf Tile Flooring A Tile installation may include: Demolition of existing floors Furniture removal Floating cement Install tile Install baseboards and transitions Clean Jobsite Average Job Cost: Installation cost (floors): $8 – $12 per sf Installation cost (walls): $20 – $25 per sf Material cost: $1.5 – $10 per sf Refinish Hardwood A hardwood refinish may include: Preparation of existing floors Furniture removal Sanding down the wood Apply the refinish paint coat Clean Jobsite Average Job Cost: Refinish cost: $3 – $4 per sf