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Flooring Installation in Huntsville, AL

Compare 6 local flooring installation pros. Typical service: $3–$9.

Top Flooring Installation Companies in Huntsville

  1. 1.Wolde Flooring

    4.6★ (465 reviews)

    4.6★ from 465 reviews

  2. 2.Lumber Liquidators

    4.4★ (146 reviews)

    4.4★ from 146 reviews

  3. 3.Pay Attention Flooring and Renovation

    4.9★ (82 reviews)

    4.9★ from 82 reviews

  4. 4.Old Gin Carpets

    4.5★ (60 reviews)

    4.5★ from 60 reviews

  5. 5.Ceramic Harmony International

    4.9★ (13 reviews)

    4.9★ from 13 reviews

  6. 6.boxcar the handyman

    4.6★ (10 reviews)

    4.6★ from 10 reviews

Flooring Installation Cost in Huntsville

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Huntsville
Laminate or vinyl plank, installed$3–$9/sq ft
Hardwood, installed$9–$20/sq ft
Hardwood refinishing$2–$6/sq ft
Carpet, installed$2–$8/sq ft

Flooring Installation prices in Huntsville run about 19% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving Huntsville, rated 4.6★ on average across 776 customer reviews.

Huntsville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Huntsville's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
March 27
First fall frost
November 7
Annual precipitation
54.34"
Heating degree days
3,002
Cooling degree days
1,951
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan31.8°51.2°4.89"
Feb35.5°55.9°4.84"
Mar42.2°64.9°5.21"
Apr50°73.6°4.32"
May59.3°81.3°5.11"
Jun67.1°88.2°4.29"
Jul70.4°90.7°4.05"
Aug69.4°90.9°3.61"
Sep62.5°85°3.72"
Oct51°74.6°3.59"
Nov41.8°63.7°4.94"
Dec34.4°53.5°5.77"

NOAA station data 7.24 miles from Huntsville.

Permits & Regulations in AL

  • Alabama has no painting license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license
  • Smaller painting jobs need only local business licensing
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: Alabama HBLB license for residential remodeling over $10,000

Sources: hblb.alabama.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for Huntsville

How much does flooring installation cost in Huntsville?

Laminate or vinyl plank flooring in Huntsville typically runs $3-$9 per square foot installed.

How many flooring installers serve Huntsville?

We track 6 flooring companies serving Huntsville.

Is flooring installation in Huntsville more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in Huntsville runs about -19.2% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in AL?

In AL, Alabama has no painting license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license. Ask a Huntsville installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to Huntsville humidity?

Huntsville gets about 54.34 inches of precipitation a year; vinyl plank and tile tolerate moisture far better than solid hardwood, which expands and cups in damp conditions.

Does hardwood flooring need to acclimate in Huntsville?

Yes. Hardwood should sit in the home for several days before installation, and in Huntsville summers near 91F the AC should be running so the wood settles at living conditions.

How do I estimate flooring for a room in Huntsville?

Multiply the room's square footage by $3-$9 per square foot installed in Huntsville, then add removal of the old floor and new trim.

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in Huntsville?

Not indoors, but with Huntsville lows near 32F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.