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Flooring Installation in New Orleans, LA

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

Top Flooring Installation Companies in New Orleans

  1. 1.Modern Flooring Carpet One Floor & Home

    4.8★ (47 reviews)

    4.8★ from 47 reviews

    +15042660982Website

  2. 2.Pereira Flooring llc flooring installation in New Orleans la

    5.0★ (24 reviews)

    5.0★ from 24 reviews

    +15042019025Website

  3. 3.SLAG Tile and Countertops

    5.0★ (20 reviews)

    5.0★ from 20 reviews

    +15046559848Website

  4. 4.Floorcrafters Wood Interiors

    4.5★ (15 reviews)

    4.5★ from 15 reviews

    +15044861418Website

  5. 5.Who Did Dat Painting & Flooring Inc

    4.7★ (12 reviews)

    4.7★ from 12 reviews

    +15042651655Website

  6. 6.Symmetry Flooring

    +15042249979Website

Flooring Installation Cost in New Orleans

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

ServiceTypical range in New Orleans
Laminate or vinyl plank, installed$3–$9/sq ft
Hardwood, installed$9–$21/sq ft
Hardwood refinishing$2–$7/sq ft
Carpet, installed$2–$8/sq ft

Flooring Installation prices in New Orleans run about 17% 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 New Orleans, rated 4.8★ on average across 118 customer reviews.

New Orleans Climate & Seasonal Timing

What New Orleans's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
January 24
First fall frost
December 29
Annual precipitation
56.77"
Heating degree days
1,203
Cooling degree days
3,202
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan46.4°60°5.12"
Feb49.8°64.2°4.86"
Mar56°70.5°4.75"
Apr62.8°77.4°4.01"
May70.7°84.6°4.34"
Jun75.9°89.2°6.6"
Jul77.9°90.5°5.68"
Aug78.2°90.8°5.22"
Sep74.6°86.7°4.12"
Oct66.1°78.7°3.1"
Nov56.7°70.7°4.1"
Dec48.8°62.6°4.87"

NOAA station data 5.66 miles from New Orleans.

Permits & Regulations in LA

  • Residential painting and remodeling projects over $7,500 in Louisiana require LSLBC home improvement registration, and a residential contractor license above $75,000
  • Home improvement registrants file a $10,000 bond
  • 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: Louisiana home improvement registration (projects $7,500 to $75,000)

Sources: lslbc.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for New Orleans

How much does flooring installation cost in New Orleans?

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

How many flooring installers serve New Orleans?

We track 6 flooring companies serving New Orleans.

Is flooring installation in New Orleans more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in New Orleans runs about -17.2% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in LA?

In LA, Residential painting and remodeling projects over $7,500 in Louisiana require LSLBC home improvement registration, and a residential contractor license above $75,000. Ask a New Orleans installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to New Orleans humidity?

New Orleans gets about 56.77 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 New Orleans?

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

How do I estimate flooring for a room in New Orleans?

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

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in New Orleans?

Not indoors, but with New Orleans lows near 46F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.