Flooring Installation Cost in London (2026)
Average cost in London
$4,750 — $23,750
$4 — $15 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedFlooring planks, tiles, or carpet
55%
Professional installation and finishing
40%
Leveling, underlayment, and repairs
4%
Waste removal and local fees
1%
HST at 13%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$2,280 — $3,420
Based on 12 sources and market data for London. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$11,864
Today
$12,315
Flooring Installation in London is ↑ 3.8% compared to roughly a year ago — about $451 more on the average project.
Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.
🏢Top Flooring Contractors in London
Verified providersFlooring Liquidators London
475 Newbold St, London, ON N6E 1K4, Canada
422 reviews
Gold Level Contracting
288 Grangeover Ave, London, ON N6G 4K5, Canada
53 reviews
Moore Flooring + Design
1525 Hyde Park Rd, London, ON N6H 5L4, Canada
169 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
Generally, no permit is required for surface flooring. However, if structural subfloor repairs are needed, London Building Controls requires a permit, typically costing 0.5% to 1.5% of the project value, which can range from $400 to $2,500 for larger renovations.
Local contractors in London typically charge between $40 and $90 per hour, or $2.00 to $5.00 per square foot for labor alone, depending on the complexity of the layout and material type.
For 1,000 sq ft of hardwood, expect to pay between $10,000 and $18,000 CAD, including both materials and professional labor, based on 2026 Ontario market rates.
Laminate installation in London averages $4–$10 per sq ft, while high-quality LVP or SPC vinyl ranges from $5–$11 per sq ft. LVP is increasingly popular for London basements due to its superior moisture resistance.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 12+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 4 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.
About this data
Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.
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