Flooring Installation Cost in Montreal (2026)
Average cost in Montreal
$1,963 — $5,806
$4 — $15 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedFlooring boards, tiles, or carpet
45%
Installation by local contractors
40%
Removing old floors and subfloor prep
10%
Underpad, adhesives, and transitions
5%
GST+QST at 14.98%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$2,208 — $3,312
Based on 5 sources and market data for Montreal. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
🏢Top Flooring Contractors in Montreal
Verified providersSablage de planchers Guy Bédard Montréal
1701 Av. Jacques-Lemaistre, Montréal, QC H2M 2C7, Canada
644 reviews
L'ARTISAN DU PLANCHER
2557 Av. Charland, Montréal, QC H1Z 1C4, Canada
496 reviews
Majestic Floors
3385 Av. Ernest - Hemingway, Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 3L1, Canada
96 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 Montreal charge an hourly rate ranging from $40 to $90 per hour, depending on their experience, location, and the complexity of the installation.
For labor only, Montreal flooring contractors typically charge between $2.00 and $5.00 per square foot. Complex installations like herringbone patterns, stairs, or glue-down hardwood can push labor costs to $4.00 - $10.00 per square foot.
Laminate flooring is a budget-friendly option in Montreal, typically costing between $4.00 and $9.00 per square foot for both materials and professional installation. For a standard 500 sq ft project, expect to pay around $3,600.
Hardwood flooring is a premium option, with total costs (materials and labor) ranging from $9.00 to $25.00 per square foot in 2026. A standard 1,000 sq ft hardwood installation in Montreal will cost between $10,000 and $25,000 depending on the wood species.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.