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Flooring Installation in Chicago, IL

Compare 4 local flooring installation pros. Typical service: $5–$15.

Top Flooring Installation Companies in Chicago

  1. 1.Floor & Decor

    4.6★ (251 reviews)

    4.6★ from 251 reviews

    +17734205068Website

  2. 2.Flooring Xpress Enterprise. 40+ years Shop at home.

    4.9★ (39 reviews)

    4.9★ from 39 reviews

    +17732731669Website

  3. 3.Best Carpet Incorporation

    4.6★ (19 reviews)

    4.6★ from 19 reviews

    +17737686110

  4. 4.CG Master Remodelers

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +13122135703

Flooring Installation Cost in Chicago

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

ServiceTypical range in Chicago
Laminate or vinyl plank, installed$5–$15/sq ft
Hardwood, installed$15–$33/sq ft
Hardwood refinishing$4–$11/sq ft
Carpet, installed$4–$13/sq ft

Flooring Installation prices in Chicago run about 33% 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 4 companies serving Chicago, rated 4.8★ on average across 311 customer reviews.

Chicago Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Chicago's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 27
Annual precipitation
39.09"
Heating degree days
5,989
Cooling degree days
1,045
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.2°31.5°2.06"
Feb21.7°35.8°1.94"
Mar30.9°46.8°2.72"
Apr41.7°59.2°3.64"
May51.6°70.2°4.13"
Jun62.1°79.9°4.06"
Jul67.5°84.2°4.01"
Aug66.2°82.1°3.99"
Sep57.5°75.3°3.31"
Oct45.7°62.8°3.24"
Nov34.5°48.6°3.42"
Dec22.7°35.3°2.57"

NOAA station data 5.14 miles from Chicago.

Permits & Regulations in IL

  • Illinois has no statewide painting or general contractor license; licensing is municipal
  • Chicago requires contractor registration for work that needs a permit
  • 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: No state painting or remodeling license; local licensing

Sources: idfpr.illinois.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for Chicago

How much does flooring installation cost in Chicago?

Laminate or vinyl plank flooring in Chicago typically runs $5-$15 per square foot installed.

How many flooring installers serve Chicago?

We track 4 flooring companies serving Chicago.

Is flooring installation in Chicago more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in Chicago runs about +32.8% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in IL?

In IL, Illinois has no statewide painting or general contractor license; licensing is municipal. Ask a Chicago installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to Chicago humidity?

Chicago gets about 39.09 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 Chicago?

Yes. Hardwood should sit in the home for several days before installation, and in Chicago summers near 84F the AC should be running so the wood settles at living conditions.

How do I estimate flooring for a room in Chicago?

Multiply the room's square footage by $5-$15 per square foot installed in Chicago, then add removal of the old floor and new trim.

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in Chicago?

Not indoors, but with Chicago lows near 18F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.