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Flooring Installation in Mobile, AL

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

Top Flooring Installation Companies in Mobile

  1. 1.Lumber Liquidators

    4.8★ (265 reviews)

    4.8★ from 265 reviews

    +12515453353Website

  2. 2.Sun Flooring

    4.7★ (47 reviews)

    4.7★ from 47 reviews

    +12514765114Website

  3. 3.Expressway Carpet - The Floor Store

    4.6★ (31 reviews)

    4.6★ from 31 reviews

    +12513451905Website

  4. 4.Port City Flooring

    4.6★ (10 reviews)

    4.6★ from 10 reviews

    +12516052093Website

  5. 5.Mainstreet Flooring & Design

    3.5★ (20 reviews)

    3.5★ from 20 reviews

    +12516397478Website

  6. 6.McIntyre Wood Floors

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +12513660535Website

Flooring Installation Cost in Mobile

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

ServiceTypical range in Mobile
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 Mobile run about 20% 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 Mobile, rated 4.5★ on average across 374 customer reviews.

Mobile Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Mobile's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
February 26
First fall frost
December 4
Annual precipitation
65.28"
Heating degree days
1,656
Cooling degree days
2,537
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan40.4°60°5.67"
Feb43.8°63.2°4.81"
Mar49.8°69.8°6.43"
Apr56.7°76.1°4.57"
May64.7°83°5.3"
Jun71.4°88.2°6.37"
Jul73.7°90.4°6.46"
Aug73.6°90.5°6.13"
Sep69.7°87.3°5.31"
Oct59.1°79.4°4.11"
Nov49.8°70.3°5"
Dec43.4°61.9°5.12"

NOAA station data 4.32 miles from Mobile.

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 Mobile

How much does flooring installation cost in Mobile?

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

How many flooring installers serve Mobile?

We track 6 flooring companies serving Mobile.

Is flooring installation in Mobile more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in Mobile runs about -19.9% 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 Mobile installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to Mobile humidity?

Mobile gets about 65.28 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 Mobile?

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

How do I estimate flooring for a room in Mobile?

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

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in Mobile?

Not indoors, but with Mobile lows near 40F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.