Compare flooring material prices, installation rates and preparation costs for your project in Augusta and the CSRA.
Basic installation depends on the floor: floating LVP is $1–$1.65 per square foot, carpet is $1–$1.50, porcelain floor tile is $3–$5, and solid or engineered hardwood is $2.15–$3. Flooring material is separate.
Material budgets per square foot: LVP is $1.60–$3, carpet is $1.50–$2, porcelain floor tile is $2.50–$4, engineered hardwood is $3.50–$5, and solid hardwood is $6–$8. Use the range for the flooring you are considering, then include its installation and any prep or finishing work.
For a 500-square-foot LVP job, budget $1,380–$2,475 for flooring and basic installation, including 10% extra material for cuts. That combines $880–$1,650 in flooring with $500–$825 in installation labor. Removal, prep and finishing costs are additional.
The final price depends on the flooring you select, the quantity required and the condition of the existing floor. A site visit gives the installer the measurements and surface details needed to price the complete job.
These examples use Flooring Pros’ LVP planning range of $1.60–$3 per square foot for material and $1–$1.65 for basic floating installation. The material column includes 10% extra flooring for cuts. The combined column adds installation on the measured floor area.
| Floor area | Materials | Materials + basic installation |
|---|---|---|
| 200 sq. ft. | $352–$660 | $552–$990 |
| 500 sq. ft. | $880–$1,650 | $1,380–$2,475 |
| 1,000 sq. ft. | $1,760–$3,300 | $2,760–$4,950 |
| 1,500 sq. ft. | $2,640–$4,950 | $4,140–$7,425 |
| 2,000 sq. ft. | $3,520–$6,600 | $5,520–$9,900 |
Examples include 10% extra material for cuts, with basic installation charged on the floor area. Actual order quantities depend on the layout and box coverage. Add the removal, preparation, trim, supplies, tax and any minimum charge your job needs.
Have the areas getting new flooring professionally measured. The home’s advertised square footage may include spaces you are keeping. The installer can confirm cuts, full-box quantities and transitions before you order.
The material column covers the flooring itself. The installation column covers basic labor for that flooring type. For example, LVP at $1.60–$3 plus floating installation at $1–$1.65 gives a base range of $2.60–$4.65 per square foot before cuts and other work.
| Flooring | Material only | Basic installation |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) | $1.60–$3 | $1–$1.65 |
| Carpet | $1.50–$2 | $1–$1.50 |
| Porcelain floor tile | $2.50–$4 | $3–$5 |
| Solid hardwood | $6–$8 | $2.15–$3 |
| Engineered hardwood | $3.50–$5 | $2.15–$3 |
LVP gives living areas, kitchens and halls a wood look without using real wood. Carrying one suitable plank through connected rooms can keep a flip coordinated. Check the selected product’s room and installation requirements.
LVP material: $1.60–$3/sq. ft. Basic floating installation: $1–$1.65/sq. ft. Together, the base range is $2.60–$4.65 per square foot before extra material for cuts and other job costs. Compare grain, texture, wear layer and matching trim within the material budget, then confirm the selected product’s price.
| Listed detail | EcoCore EC001 McDuffie | UltraCore FP103 Wheeler |
|---|---|---|
| Wear layer | 12 mil | 20 mil |
| Box coverage | 28.68 sq. ft. | 23.64 sq. ft. |
| What to price | Selected color, full boxes and matching trim | Selected color, full boxes and matching trim |
What the specs mean: the wear layer protects the printed surface. “Mil” measures that layer; “mm” measures plank thickness. A thicker wear layer is one comparison point, but the coating, construction and product requirements matter too. How wear layers work.
Before choosing: check the required installation method, attached pad or underlayment requirements, room suitability and matching transitions. A higher material price does not automatically increase the basic floating installation rate.
Solid hardwood is wood through the thickness of the board. Engineered wood has a real-wood surface over a layered core. Price the selected construction, species, width and finish together with the installation method. Wood-floor construction.
Where it fits: living rooms, bedrooms and halls where real wood suits the house. For kitchens, concrete slabs or below-grade spaces, have the installer confirm the specific product, moisture conditions and approved method.
Solid hardwood material: $6–$8/sq. ft. Basic installation is $2.15–$3/sq. ft., bringing the base material and labor range to $8.15–$11 per square foot.
Engineered hardwood material: $3.50–$5/sq. ft. Basic installation is $2.15–$3/sq. ft., for a combined range of $5.65–$8 per square foot. Confirm the chosen installation method and any required adhesive or underlayment. Extra material for cuts, prep, trim and finishing work are additional for either wood option.
A product to compare: the Red Oak Natural engineered wood listing specifies 3/8-inch thickness and 3- or 5-inch widths. Compare the sample, finish, box coverage and compatible installation method before ordering.
If sound hardwood is already in the house, ask for a repair-and-refinish price alongside replacement. For new wood, identify whether finishing happens at the factory or on the job and include any required finishing work separately.
Porcelain tile is worth comparing for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and entries. Choose a floor-rated product and a finish suited to the room. The tile’s size, pattern and surface affect both the finished look and the installation work.
Porcelain tile material: $2.50–$4/sq. ft. Basic room-floor installation is $3–$5/sq. ft. Together, that is $5.50–$9 per square foot before extra tile for cuts, setting supplies, preparation and other job costs.
A floor tile to compare: see the 12 × 24 option in Calcatta Empire CT76. Confirm the floor-rated format, finish, box coverage and current product price. A large tile needs a surface prepared for that format; smaller pieces or detailed patterns can add fitting and grout work.
What belongs in the quote: surface preparation, the required underlayment or membrane, mortar, grout, edge pieces and doorway transitions. Ask which supplies are included with installation.
Floor tile and shower work are separate scopes. Shower waterproofing, niches, benches, tub surrounds and backsplashes need their own measurements and custom price.
Carpet works well in bedrooms and other dry spaces where a softer floor matters. A neutral texture can give a finished look at a lower material cost. Keep wet rooms in a separate, suitable flooring choice.
Carpet material: $1.50–$2/sq. ft. Basic installation is $1–$1.50/sq. ft., for a combined range of $2.50–$3.50 per square foot before pad and other job costs. Price the pad separately, along with removal if old carpet is coming out.
A carpet to compare: Dignity in Hearth is listed as solution-dyed polyester with soil and stain treatment, supplied on a 12-foot-wide roll. Compare the texture, color, pad specification and care requirements.
Roll width, room dimensions, closets and seam placement determine the carpet order. Have a cut layout prepared before buying; square footage alone does not tell you the final purchase quantity.
Find a floor that fits your budget. Compare colors, specifications and available options.
These are labor-only rates. Basic floating LVP installation is $1–$1.65 per square foot; carpet is $1–$1.50; porcelain floor tile is $3–$5; and solid or engineered hardwood is $2.15–$3. Material, removal and required preparation are separate parts of the quote.
| Flooring | Labor range | What the rate covers |
|---|---|---|
| Floating LVP | $1–$1.65 | Basic floating installation on a ready surface |
| Carpet | $1–$1.50 | Basic carpet installation; pad is separate |
| Solid & engineered hardwood | $2.15–$3 | Basic wood-floor installation; confirm the selected method |
| Floor tile | $3–$5 | Basic room-floor tile installation |
Small rooms may have a minimum job charge. Detailed layouts, stairwork, repairs, adhesives and special preparation need their own line items. For carpet quotes in square yards, $1–$1.50 per square foot equals $9–$13.50 per square yard.
A low plank price does not tell you what the whole job will cost. Ask for the following work to be included in the quote, priced separately or marked as not needed.
Prep is priced for the surface that needs work. A whole-house installation may need patching in only a few areas, while a smaller floor may need extensive repair. Have the crew inspect it and list the prep allowance or agreed price separately.
| Cost item | What changes the price |
|---|---|
| Old-floor removal | Carpet, glued flooring and tile take different work to remove. Include adhesive removal and haul-away where needed. |
| Patching & flattening | Low spots, ridges and leftover adhesive change the prep work. The affected area, depth and required materials determine the price after the surface is checked. |
| Subfloor repairs | Soft areas, damage, uneven sections and moisture problems need assessment before installation. Price the required repairs. |
| Pad, underlayment & supplies | Use the pad, adhesive, underlayment or tile-setting system required for the selected floor. Confirm whether these are supplied with the installation. |
| Trim & transitions | Count base trim, doorway transitions, reducers and matching pieces. These may be priced by the piece or linear foot. |
| Furniture & fixtures | Agree who moves furniture and appliances, removes doors, and handles any toilet disconnect and reset. |
| Stairs & detailed work | Stair treads, risers, custom patterns, backsplashes and shower work need a separate scope. Room-floor labor rates do not cover them. |
| Delivery, tax & minimums | Include these in the final written price. Confirm access, delivery timing and any minimum charge for a small job. |
Ask how work uncovered after removal will be approved. A clear repair allowance or written change price is easier to manage than an open-ended “prep extra.”
Carpet ranges from $2.50–$3.50 per square foot for material and basic installation before pad. LVP ranges from $2.60–$4.65 before cuts and other job costs. Compare complete quotes: carpet pad, material order quantities and preparation can change which choice costs less.
Budget $2,760–$4,950 for LVP material and basic floating installation. This example includes 1,100 square feet of material at $1.60–$3, or $1,760–$3,300, plus installation of 1,000 square feet at $1–$1.65, or $1,000–$1,650. Removal, preparation, trim and other required work are additional.
Not in the basic installation rates shown here. Ask for removal, adhesive cleanup and disposal to be listed in the quote. An occupied room may also need furniture or appliance moving.
The installer still has to get to the job, set up, make cuts and finish the edges. A small-job minimum and fixture work can make the effective square-foot price higher than the basic rate.
Choose a product approved for the room and follow its installation requirements. A flooring product does not replace a properly built shower or solve an existing leak. Keep shower waterproofing and repairs in the project scope.
Plank and tile orders allow for cuts and full boxes. Carpet quantity depends on roll width and the seam layout. Have the installer confirm the order so material and labor are priced against the correct quantities.
Ask for a schedule based on your floor, room count and prep work. Removal, repairs, required acclimation or cure times, and moving between occupied rooms can all change the schedule. Confirm these before setting the listing date or lining up other trades.
A useful quote identifies the floor, order quantity, installation method and work included. Have the rooms measured and the existing surface checked so you are comparing the same job.
Still choosing a finish for a flip? Compare flooring looks for kitchens, bathrooms, living areas and bedrooms, then have the chosen floor and installation scope priced together.
You’re handling the renovation and need flooring crews? Explore Flooring Pros installation support and discuss the scope and schedule for your job. For several flips or rental turns, see flooring help for property managers and investors.
To see how the finish comes together, browse completed Flooring Pros projects.
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