Quick Answer

Flooring Installation Cost in London (2026)

Average cost in London

$8,157avg

$1,963 — $12,500

$4 — $25 per sq ft

+4.2% YoY
8 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Flooring planks, underlayment, and adhesives

$2 — $15

45%

Labor

Professional installation and cutting

$2 — $8

35%

Removal & Disposal

Tearing out old carpet or hardwood

$2 — $3

10%

Subfloor Prep

Leveling, sanding, and moisture barriers

$1 — $3

5%

Trim & Finishing

Baseboards, transitions, and shoe molding

$2 — $5

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,060 tax$9,217

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

$2,850

$2,280 — $3,420

Based on 8 sources and market data for London. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$7,828

Today

$8,157

Flooring Installation in London is 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $329 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 providers
🔨

Flooring Liquidators London

475 Newbold St, London, ON N6E 1K4, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

424 reviews

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Floor Vision

309 Exeter Rd Unit 27, London, ON N6E 0A3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

67 reviews

🔨

Gold Level Contracting

288 Grangeover Ave, London, ON N6G 4K5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

54 reviews

🔨

Moore Flooring + Design

1525 Hyde Park Rd, London, ON N6H 5L4, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

170 reviews

🔨

Flatout Flooring Inc.

1835 Oxford St E, London, ON N5V 2Z6, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

81 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, professional labor rates in London typically range from $2.50 to $6.00 per square foot for standard laminate or vinyl, while complex hardwood or tile patterns can reach $8.00 to $12.00 per square foot.

For a standard 700 sq ft area in London, homeowners are paying between $4,200 and $6,300 all-in. This includes mid-range LVP materials at ~$3.00/sq ft and labor at ~$2.50/sq ft, plus trim and disposal.

Yes, recent 2026 data indicates London has seen some of the highest construction cost increases in Ontario, with non-residential sectors rising by 8.7% and residential flooring following at an estimated 4-5% YOY increase due to local labor shortages.

Contractors in the London area typically charge between $1.50 and $2.25 per square foot for the removal and disposal of old carpet or floating floors. Glued-down hardwood or tile removal can cost significantly more, often quoted at $3.00+ per square foot.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 8+ 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: 2 weeks 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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