Hardwood Flooring Home Depot Installation Costs. Solid hardwood flooring is designed for installation on or above ground level. On average, installing hardwood floors costs around $1.75 to $3 per square foot for basic installation.however, complications — like an uneven flooring, damaged underlayment, extensive prep or even expensive hardwoods — can increase this price dramatically, up to $9 or even more.
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Installation and material costs for hardwood range from $6 to $22 per square foot, for a total of $6.20 to $25 per square foot. This includes labor to remove your previous flooring, installation and finishing of the hardwood. Pergo flooring costs $2 to $4 per square foot.
Flooring installation cost extremes and averages.
Installing solid hardwood flooring is a precise and delicate process, and unless you have a good foundational knowledge of how to replace flooring, it’s a good idea to let your local flooring expert handle it. For additional details, visit our laminate flooring installation cost guide. Laminate flooring installation costs between $6 and $9 per square foot. Hardwood flooring installation costs $6 to $23 per square foot with most homeowners spending between $8 and $15 per square foot on average.