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Flooring Installation in Des Moines, IA

Compare 6 local flooring installation pros. Typical service: $4–$11.

Top Flooring Installation Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Louie's Floor Covering, Inc.

    4.4★ (83 reviews)

    4.4★ from 83 reviews

    +15152438608Website

  2. 2.Unique Floors

    4.9★ (34 reviews)

    4.9★ from 34 reviews

    +15159019920Website

  3. 3.Green Family Flooring

    4.9★ (30 reviews)

    4.9★ from 30 reviews

    +15152552600Website

  4. 4.Scott's Flooring LLC

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

    +15152050840

  5. 5.Jones Flooring

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +15157450997

  6. 6.Des Moines Carpet and Flooring

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15154445750Website

Flooring Installation Cost in Des Moines

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

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Laminate or vinyl plank, installed$4–$11/sq ft
Hardwood, installed$11–$25/sq ft
Hardwood refinishing$3–$8/sq ft
Carpet, installed$3–$10/sq ft

Flooring Installation prices in Des Moines run about 1% above 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 Des Moines, rated 4.9★ on average across 162 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

  • Iowa has no painting license, but painters earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL
  • Building permits are handled by the city or county
  • 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: Iowa contractor registration (over $2,000 a year in construction)

Sources: dial.iowa.gov, dial.iowa.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for Des Moines

How much does flooring installation cost in Des Moines?

Laminate or vinyl plank flooring in Des Moines typically runs $4-$11 per square foot installed.

How many flooring installers serve Des Moines?

We track 6 flooring companies serving Des Moines.

Is flooring installation in Des Moines more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in Des Moines runs about +1.3% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in IA?

In IA, Iowa has no painting license, but painters earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL. Ask a Des Moines installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to Des Moines humidity?

Des Moines gets about 36.02 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 Des Moines?

Yes. Hardwood should sit in the home for several days before installation, and in Des Moines summers near 86F the AC should be running so the wood settles at living conditions.

How do I estimate flooring for a room in Des Moines?

Multiply the room's square footage by $4-$11 per square foot installed in Des Moines, then add removal of the old floor and new trim.

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in Des Moines?

Not indoors, but with Des Moines lows near 14F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.