Quick Answer

Flooring Installation Cost in Denver (2026)

Average cost in Denver

US$3,088avg

US$1,533 — US$6,168

US$4 — US$16 per sq ft

+6% YoY
9 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Front Range

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional installation and layout

US$2 — US$10

45%

Materials

Flooring planks, tiles, or carpet

US$2 — US$23

35%

Subfloor Prep

Leveling, repairs, and underlayment

US$3 — US$10

10%

Removal & Disposal

Tear-out of existing flooring

US$1 — US$5

7%

Permits & Fees

Denver municipal building permits

US$35 — US$330

3%

🧾Sales Tax (2.9%) — Colorado
Base cost + $90 tax$3,178

Sales Tax at 2.9%

📋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

US$3,090

US$2,472 — US$3,708

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

US$2,913

Today

US$3,088

Flooring Installation in Denver is 6.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about US$175 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 Denver

Verified providers
🔨

Custom Flooring Specialists

5659 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002, USA

4.9
★★★★½

73 reviews

🔨

ProWorks Flooring

10242 S Kelliwood Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126, USA

4.9
★★★★½

66 reviews

🔨

DENVER CARPET & FLOORING

11809 E 51st Ave, Denver, CO 80239, USA

4.9
★★★★½

560 reviews

🔨

Tongue & Groove Wood Flooring

590 Quivas St, Denver, CO 80204, USA

4.8
★★★★½

84 reviews

🔨

Affordable Flooring & Remodeling

4140 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80014, USA

4.6
★★★★½

148 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

A permit is generally not required for simple floor covering replacement. However, if the project involves structural work like subfloor or joist replacement, Denver building codes require a permit, which typically costs between $35 and $330.

Labor rates in Denver are approximately 8% higher than the national average, with flooring professionals charging between $2 and $10 per square foot depending on the material complexity.

High-quality flooring offers a strong return on investment in the Denver market. Hardwood installations can see an ROI as high as 118%, while general flooring updates average around 69%.

For 2026, LVP installation in Denver averages between $4 and $11 per square foot for mid-range materials and labor, though premium rigid-core options can reach $16 to $22 per square foot.

📊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 USD.

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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