Quick Answer

Flooring Installation Cost in Toronto (2026)

Average cost in Toronto

$3,836avg

$1,963 — $10,457

$3 — $18 per sq ft

+4.5% YoY
7 sources
Updated today
GTA Region

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Flooring boards, tiles, underlayment

$880 — $4,700

45%

Labor

Installation, cutting, fitting

$780 — $4,180

40%

Preparation & Removal

Subfloor prep, old floor removal

$200 — $1,050

10%

Supplies & Waste

Adhesives, fasteners, 10% waste factor

$100 — $520

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $499 tax$4,335

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

🏢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
★★★★★

209 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

122 reviews

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Toronto Flooring Solutions

679 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON M8Y 1K8, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

137 reviews

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Flooring and Home

143 Bermondsey Rd, North York, ON M4A 1X5, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

142 reviews

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💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

In Toronto, hardwood installation typically costs between $10 and $18 per square foot for both materials and labor, depending on the wood species and complexity. A 1,000 sq. ft. space averages $10,000 to $18,000.

Laminate and sheet vinyl are the most budget-friendly options. Laminate materials and labor range from $2.50 to $8.00 per square foot, while vinyl ranges from $2.00 to $7.00 per square foot.

Labor rates vary by material, but generally range from $1.50 to $4.00 per square foot for laminate and vinyl, and $4.00 to $10.00 per square foot for hardwood and tile.

Yes, subfloor preparation and leveling can cost $0.50 to $4.00 per square foot, and removing old flooring typically adds $0.70 to $2.50 per square foot.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 7+ 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.