Flooring Installation — Cost Guide
Flooring Installation Cost in San Francisco
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Flooring Installation Cost in San Francisco
Flooring costs vary widely based on material choice, subfloor condition, and square footage. Bay Area labor adds 20–35% to national pricing, but proper installation means you won't need to redo it.
Project Scope
Typical Cost Range
LVP (luxury vinyl plank) — per sq ft installed
$6/sq ft – $12/sq ft
Engineered hardwood — per sq ft installed
$10/sq ft – $20/sq ft
Solid hardwood — per sq ft installed
$14/sq ft – $28/sq ft
Porcelain tile — per sq ft installed
$12/sq ft – $25/sq ft
Whole-home LVP (1,500 sq ft)
$10,000 – $20,000
Subfloor repair and leveling (add-on)
$1,500 – $5,000
What Affects the Price
- Material choice — the spread between LVP and solid hardwood is wide
- Subfloor condition — leveling or repair adds cost
- Stair installation — complex and priced separately
- Furniture moving — included in our scope
- Transition strips — required at doorways and material changes
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