Flooring Installation Cost in Montreal (2026)
Average cost in Montreal
$2,500 – $12,500
$5 – $25 per sq ft
In Montreal, the average is $7,345 and most projects cost between $2,500 and $12,500, or about $5 – $25 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 8 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedProfessional installation and finishing
55%
Flooring planks, tiles, or rolls
35%
Leveling and moisture barriers
7%
Waste removal and local fees
3%
GST+QST at 14.98%
📋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 project
LiveYour estimate in Montreal
Likely range $3,305 – $12,500
- Labor55%$4,040
- Materials35%$2,571
- Subfloor Prep7%$514
- Disposal & Permits3%$220
Laminate
$7,345
Vinyl Plank (LVP)
$9,549
Engineered Hardwood
$13,956
Solid Hardwood
$17,629
Porcelain Tile
$14,690
Calibrated to 8 researched sources for Montreal. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$7,049
Today
$7,345
Flooring Installation in Montreal is ↑ 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $296 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 Montreal
Verified providersSablage de planchers Guy Bédard Montréal
1701 Av. Jacques-Lemaistre, Montréal, QC H2M 2C7, Canada
652 reviews
Flexifloor
8837 Rue du Champ-d'Eau, Saint-Léonard, QC H1P 3A6, Canada
55 reviews
Majestic Floors
3385 Av. Ernest - Hemingway, Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 3L1, Canada
97 reviews
L'ARTISAN DU PLANCHER
2557 Av. Charland, Montréal, QC H1Z 1C4, Canada
524 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
Professional removal of existing flooring in Montreal typically costs between $1.50 and $4.00 per square foot, depending on the material. Glued-down hardwood or tile is at the higher end, while floating laminate or vinyl is the most affordable to remove.
For uneven Montreal subfloors, self-leveling concrete or plywood underlayment costs between $3.00 and $5.50 per square foot. This is a critical step for 2026 installations to ensure the warranty of new LVP or engineered hardwood products.
Yes, Montreal has seen a year-over-year construction cost increase of approximately 4.2% in 2026, outpacing national averages in Toronto and Vancouver. This is driven primarily by persistent local labor shortages and specialized trade demands.
In 2026, Montreal flooring contractors typically charge between $35 and $55 per hour, or a flat rate of $2.00 to $10.00 per square foot depending on the complexity of the material (e.g., herringbone patterns or tile vs. simple click-lock vinyl).
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ 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: 1 months 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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