Quick Answer

Flooring Installation Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$5,913avg

$1,000 — $50,000

$4 — $15 per sq ft

+3.5% YoY
9 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Flooring planks, tiles, or carpet rolls

$2,000 — $25,000

50%

Labor

Professional installation and finishing

$1,500 — $15,000

35%

Subfloor Preparation

Leveling, sanding, and underlayment

$500 — $5,000

8%

Removal and Disposal

Tearing out and hauling old flooring

$300 — $3,000

7%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $769 tax$6,682

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

$3,090

$2,472 — $3,708

Based on 9 sources and market data for Oshawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$5,713

Today

$5,913

Flooring Installation in Oshawa is 3.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $200 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 Oshawa

Verified providers
🔨

Father and Sons Flooring LTD. (Not a Showroom) Shop At Home for Carpet

470 King St W 6 Suite #168, Oshawa, ON L1J 2M2, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

154 reviews

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Donewell Flooring

289 Kensington Crescent, Oshawa, ON L1G 7R8, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

96 reviews

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Flooring Liquidators Oshawa

369 King St W, Oshawa, ON L1J 2K3, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

161 reviews

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Durham Flooring and Kitchen

576 Ritson Rd S unit 2 and 3, Oshawa, ON L1H 5K7, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

83 reviews

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Oshawa Carpet One Floor & Home

495 Taunton Rd E Unit 2, Oshawa, ON L1G 0E1, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

143 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, basement flooring in Oshawa averages approximately $4,000, typically ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 depending on moisture protection needs.

Kitchen projects average $18,500 because they often involve high-end tile or stone, complex cuts around cabinetry, and plumbing-related subfloor prep.

Hardwood installation costs between $9 and $25 per sq ft, while laminate is more budget-friendly at $4 to $14 per sq ft including labor.

Usually not. Contractors in the Durham Region typically charge an additional $1 to $3 per square foot for the removal and disposal of existing materials.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ 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: 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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