Quick Answer

Flooring Installation Cost in Kitchener (2026)

Average cost in Kitchener

$5,500avg

$3,000 — $18,000

$3 — $18 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
6 sources
Updated today
Kitchener-Waterloo

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Flooring product (vinyl, wood, tile)

$1,350 — $8,100

45%

Labor

Installation work

$1,200 — $7,200

40%

Removal & Disposal

Tearing out old floors

$300 — $1,800

10%

Underlayment & Trim

Baseboards, adhesives, prep

$150 — $900

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $715 tax$6,215

HST at 13%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Flooring material
  • Underlayment
  • Transition strips
  • Removal of old flooring
  • Subfloor prep
  • Installation labor

Typically Excludes

  • Custom inlays or patterns
  • Radiant heat beneath
  • Staircase flooring
  • Furniture moving
  • Baseboards

Based on 500 sq ft of laminate or LVP flooring.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$2,940

$2,352 — $3,528

Based on 6 sources and market data for Kitchener. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Flooring Contractors in Kitchener

Verified providers
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Backsplash Decor Inc.

118 Mill St, Kitchener, ON N2M 3P8, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

151 reviews

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Petun Flooring

107 Manitou Dr #13, Kitchener, ON N2C 1L4, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

262 reviews

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Advanced Flooring

283 Northfield Dr E #11A, Waterloo, ON N2K 0H3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

147 reviews

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Another Level Flooring and Wood Restoration

27 Fifth Ave, Kitchener, ON N2C 1P5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

35 reviews

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Westmount Craftsmen

100 Campbell Ave #11, Kitchener, ON N2H 4X8, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

128 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

In 2026, installing luxury vinyl plank (LVP) in Kitchener typically costs between $3 and $8 per square foot, including both materials and labour. For a 1,000 sq. ft. space, expect to pay around $3,000 to $8,000.

Labour rates for flooring installation in Kitchener-Waterloo generally range from $2.75 to $8.00 per square foot. Laminate and vinyl are on the lower end, while hardwood and tile cost more due to the complexity of the work.

Yes, removing and disposing of old flooring is usually not included in the base installation rate. In Kitchener, contractors typically charge an additional $1.00 to $3.00 per square foot for removal and disposal.

Hardwood is a premium option, with total installed costs ranging from $10 to $18 per square foot. A typical 1,000 square foot hardwood project will cost between $10,000 and $18,000.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 6+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.