Quick Answer

Flooring Installation Cost in Toronto (2026)

Average cost in Toronto

$10,367avg

$4,000 — $25,000

$4 — $25 per sq ft

+4.9% YoY
9 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
GTA Region

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Flooring planks, underlayment, and adhesive

$2,200 — $15,000

55%

Labor

Professional installation and cutting

$1,500 — $6,000

30%

Subfloor Preparation

Leveling, sanding, and cleaning

$500 — $2,500

8%

Removal & Disposal

Demolition of old carpet or hardwood

$350 — $1,500

5%

Trim & Transitions

Baseboards, T-molds, and reducers

$200 — $800

2%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,348 tax$11,715

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$9,883

Today

$10,367

Flooring Installation in Toronto is 4.9% compared to roughly a year ago — about $484 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
★★★★★

216 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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EPOXY FLOORING Toronto Econo

10 Lower Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M5E 1Z2, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

241 reviews

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Citywide Flooring inc

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

5.0
★★★★★

98 reviews

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TipTop Flooring Inc.

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

4.9
★★★★½

136 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

For 2026, hardwood installation in Toronto typically ranges from $11 to $25 per square foot all-in. Solid hardwood averages $14-$25, while engineered hardwood is slightly more affordable at $9-$17 per square foot.

Stair installation is quoted per step rather than by square foot. In Toronto, expect to pay between $90 and $150 per step for laminate or vinyl, and $200 to $350 per step for hardwood, including materials and labor.

No, removal is typically a separate line item. Contractors in the GTA charge between $0.80 and $1.50 per square foot for the demolition and disposal of old carpet or floating floors, and up to $3.00 per square foot for glued-down hardwood.

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) and Laminate remain the most cost-effective, with total installed costs ranging from $4.00 to $9.00 per square foot. These options are popular in Toronto condos and basements due to their moisture resistance.

If your subfloor is uneven, leveling compounds or skim coating can add $1.25 to $4.00 per square foot to your project total, depending on the severity of the dips and the material used.

📊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: 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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