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Flooring Installation in Minneapolis, MN

Compare 6 local flooring installation pros. Typical service: $5–$13.

Top Flooring Installation Companies in Minneapolis

  1. 1.Hard Top Wood Flooring & Tile Solutions

    4.9★ (96 reviews)

    4.9★ from 96 reviews

  2. 2.Don Christie's Floor Sanding

    5.0★ (37 reviews)

    5.0★ from 37 reviews

  3. 3.Earl's Floor Sanding & Install

    4.7★ (35 reviews)

    4.7★ from 35 reviews

  4. 4.Grain LLC

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

  5. 5.Harlan Hardwood Floors

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

  6. 6.North Hardwood Floors, llc

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

Flooring Installation Cost in Minneapolis

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

ServiceTypical range in Minneapolis
Laminate or vinyl plank, installed$5–$13/sq ft
Hardwood, installed$13–$31/sq ft
Hardwood refinishing$4–$10/sq ft
Carpet, installed$4–$12/sq ft

Flooring Installation prices in Minneapolis run about 22% 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 Minneapolis, rated 4.9★ on average across 184 customer reviews.

Minneapolis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Minneapolis's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
April 22
First fall frost
October 13
Annual precipitation
32.81"
Heating degree days
7,383
Cooling degree days
950
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan7.5°24.5°0.96"
Feb12.7°29.3°0.6"
Mar24.4°42.1°1.61"
Apr38°59°3.11"
May50.1°71.5°3.81"
Jun59.8°81.4°4.44"
Jul65.2°86.1°4.45"
Aug63.3°83.5°4.25"
Sep54.2°74°3.48"
Oct41°58.9°2.88"
Nov27.1°41.1°1.93"
Dec12.1°26.9°1.29"

NOAA station data 1.48 miles from Minneapolis.

Permits & Regulations in MN

  • Minnesota contractors offering only one special skill, such as painting, are exempt from residential contractor licensing
  • Remodeling that combines more than one skill requires a residential remodeler license
  • 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: Minnesota: painting-only exempt; residential remodeler license for multi-trade work

Sources: www.dli.mn.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for Minneapolis

How much does flooring installation cost in Minneapolis?

Laminate or vinyl plank flooring in Minneapolis typically runs $5-$13 per square foot installed.

How many flooring installers serve Minneapolis?

We track 6 flooring companies serving Minneapolis.

Is flooring installation in Minneapolis more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in Minneapolis runs about +22.3% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in MN?

In MN, Minnesota contractors offering only one special skill, such as painting, are exempt from residential contractor licensing. Ask a Minneapolis installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to Minneapolis humidity?

Minneapolis gets about 32.81 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 Minneapolis?

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

How do I estimate flooring for a room in Minneapolis?

Multiply the room's square footage by $5-$13 per square foot installed in Minneapolis, then add removal of the old floor and new trim.

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in Minneapolis?

Not indoors, but with Minneapolis lows near 8F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.