Quick Answer

Flooring Installation Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$5,500avg

$2,500 — $18,000

$3 — $25 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
6 sources
Updated today
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Flooring planks, tiles, carpet, and underlayment

$1,200 — $9,000

45%

Labor

Professional installation and fitting

$1,000 — $6,000

40%

Prep & Removal

Removing old flooring and subfloor leveling

$200 — $2,000

10%

Supplies & Disposal

Adhesives, transitions, baseboards, and dump fees

$100 — $1,000

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

$3,090

$2,472 — $3,708

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

🏢Top Flooring Contractors in Oshawa

Verified providers
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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
★★★★★

152 reviews

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Donewell Flooring

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

5.0
★★★★★

94 reviews

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Flooring Liquidators Oshawa

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

4.8
★★★★½

155 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

82 reviews

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Oshawa Carpet One Floor & Home

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

4.7
★★★★½

141 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

Most flooring specialists in Oshawa charge between $2.00 and $5.00 per square foot for basic labor. Alternatively, some contractors charge an hourly rate ranging from $40 to $90 depending on their experience and the complexity of the installation.

Laminate is a budget-friendly option that typically costs between $3.50 and $9.00 per square foot for both materials and installation. Based on local homeowner data, an average laminate flooring project in Oshawa costs around $4,825.

Hardwood is a premium flooring choice, with total costs (materials and labor) ranging from $9.00 to $25.00 per square foot. For a standard 1,000 square foot installation in Oshawa, you can expect to pay between $10,000 and $18,000.

Yes, contractors in Oshawa generally charge an additional $0.50 to $2.00 per square foot for the demolition, removal, and disposal of existing flooring such as carpet, tile, or old hardwood.

📊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.