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Flooring Installation Cost in Toronto (2026)

Average cost in Toronto

$10,460avg

$3,000 — $28,000

$3 — $28 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
14 sources
Updated today
GTA Region

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Flooring planks, tiles, or carpet

$2 — $15

45%

Labor

Professional installation fees

$2 — $8

30%

Subfloor Preparation

Leveling and moisture barriers

$2 — $4

10%

Removal & Disposal

Demolition of existing flooring

$2 — $3

10%

Trim & Finishing

Baseboards and transitions

$2 — $3

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,360 tax$11,820

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

$3,300

$2,640 — $3,960

Based on 14 sources and market data for Toronto. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$10,010

Today

$10,460

Flooring Installation in Toronto is 4.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $450 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 Toronto

Verified providers
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TORONTONIAN FLOORING

37 Stoffel Dr Unit 9-10, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6A8, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

220 reviews

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Citywide Flooring inc

20 Bay St. #1100, Toronto, ON M5J 2N8, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

103 reviews

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Zelta Floor & Design

1315 Lawrence Ave E Unit 403, North York, ON M3A 3R3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

102 reviews

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TipTop Flooring Inc.

17 Lascelles Blvd, Toronto, ON M4V 2B9, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

148 reviews

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Flooring and Home

143 Bermondsey Rd, North York, ON M4A 1E6, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

160 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, the combined cost for hardwood materials and professional labor in Toronto typically ranges from $9 to $22 per square foot, depending on the wood species and grade.

LVP remains a top choice for Toronto homeowners in 2026, with total installed costs averaging between $5 and $11 per square foot.

Yes, most Toronto condo boards mandate soundproofing underlayment with an IIC rating of 65 or higher, which can add $2 to $4 per square foot to your total estimate.

Contractors generally charge a removal and disposal fee of $1.50 to $2.50 per square foot for existing hardwood, tile, or carpet to cover labor and bin rental costs.

📊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: today. 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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