Quick Answer

Flooring Installation Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$7,172avg

$2,500 — $22,500

$4 — $22 per sq ft

+3.5% YoY
14 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Flooring planks, tiles, or carpet rolls

$1,250 — $11,250

50%

Labor

Professional installation and layout

$875 — $7,875

35%

Subfloor Prep

Leveling, underlayment, and moisture barriers

$175 — $1,575

7%

Removal & Disposal

Tearing out old flooring and dump fees

$125 — $1,125

5%

Trim & Transitions

Baseboards, shoe molding, and T-caps

$75 — $675

3%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $932 tax$8,104

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$6,929

Today

$7,172

Flooring Installation in Oshawa is 3.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $243 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 Oshawa

Verified providers
🔨

Donewell Flooring

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

5.0
★★★★★

100 reviews

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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
★★★★★

155 reviews

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Hometown Flooring Inc

Harmony &, Taunton Rd E, Oshawa, ON L1K 0T9, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

70 reviews

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Flooring Liquidators Oshawa

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

4.9
★★★★½

167 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

84 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

No, the City of Oshawa does not require a building permit for the replacement of floor finishes or ceilings that do not have a fire resistance rating, provided no structural or plumbing changes are made.

Residents can dispose of construction and demolition waste at the Durham Region Waste Management Facility. In 2026, the rate for municipal solid waste and C&D materials is approximately $115 per ton, with a minimum entry fee of $10.

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) remains the most popular choice, capturing over 52% of the residential market due to its 100% waterproof nature and lower cost ($4-$9/sq ft installed) compared to hardwood.

For 2026, solid hardwood installation in Oshawa typically ranges from $9 to $22 per square foot, while engineered hardwood is slightly more affordable at $7 to $15 per square foot, including labor.

Yes, high-quality flooring like hardwood or porcelain tile can return between 75% and 100% of the project cost in home value, particularly in high-traffic areas like kitchens where average project costs reach $18,500.

📊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: 3 days 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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