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Flooring Installation in Portland, ME

Compare 6 local flooring installation pros. Typical service: $4–$12.

Top Flooring Installation Companies in Portland

  1. 1.Atlantic Hardwoods

    4.8★ (56 reviews)

    4.8★ from 56 reviews

  2. 2.Capozza Floor Covering Center

    4.5★ (54 reviews)

    4.5★ from 54 reviews

  3. 3.Port City Flooring

    4.8★ (36 reviews)

    4.8★ from 36 reviews

  4. 4.Sam Floor Sanding

    4.8★ (19 reviews)

    4.8★ from 19 reviews

  5. 5.Jimmy Express Floor Sanding

    3.6★ (17 reviews)

    3.6★ from 17 reviews

  6. 6.D&T Hardwood Floors

Flooring Installation Cost in Portland

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

ServiceTypical range in Portland
Laminate or vinyl plank, installed$4–$12/sq ft
Hardwood, installed$12–$27/sq ft
Hardwood refinishing$3–$8/sq ft
Carpet, installed$3–$11/sq ft

Flooring Installation prices in Portland run about 6% 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 Portland, rated 4.5★ on average across 182 customer reviews.

Portland Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Portland's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
April 30
First fall frost
October 9
Annual precipitation
47.25"
Heating degree days
7,106
Cooling degree days
360
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan13.4°31.2°3.38"
Feb16.4°34.6°3.25"
Mar24.9°42.1°4.24"
Apr34.7°53.3°4.32"
May44.2°63.5°4.01"
Jun53.6°73.2°3.79"
Jul59.4°78.8°3.61"
Aug58.2°77.7°3.14"
Sep50.3°70°3.69"
Oct38.9°58.7°4.87"
Nov30.9°48°4.93"
Dec20.4°37.3°4.02"

NOAA station data 5.99 miles from Portland.

Permits & Regulations in ME

  • Maine does not license remodeling or painting contractors
  • A remodeling contract over $3,000 must be in writing and include the Attorney General's required warnings and a warranty statement
  • 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 license; written contract required over $3,000

Sources: legislature.maine.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for Portland

How much does flooring installation cost in Portland?

Laminate or vinyl plank flooring in Portland typically runs $4-$12 per square foot installed.

How many flooring installers serve Portland?

We track 6 flooring companies serving Portland.

Is flooring installation in Portland more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in Portland runs about +6.1% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in ME?

In ME, Maine does not license remodeling or painting contractors. Ask a Portland installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to Portland humidity?

Portland gets about 47.25 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 Portland?

Yes. Hardwood should sit in the home for several days before installation, and in Portland summers near 79F the AC should be running so the wood settles at living conditions.

How do I estimate flooring for a room in Portland?

Multiply the room's square footage by $4-$12 per square foot installed in Portland, then add removal of the old floor and new trim.

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in Portland?

Not indoors, but with Portland lows near 13F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.