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Flooring Installation in St. Louis, MO

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

Top Flooring Installation Companies in St. Louis

  1. 1.Flooring Rehab Company

    4.7★ (57 reviews)

    4.7★ from 57 reviews

    +13142190230Website

  2. 2.Lawson Brothers Floor Company

    4.5★ (35 reviews)

    4.5★ from 35 reviews

    +13143714400Website

  3. 3.JJS Flooring & Decorating Co

    4.2★ (34 reviews)

    4.2★ from 34 reviews

    +13147723996Website

  4. 4.BMT FLOORING LLC

    4.9★ (10 reviews)

    4.9★ from 10 reviews

    +13145327440

  5. 5.HP Flooring

    4.0★ (2 reviews)

    4.0★ from 2 reviews

    +13147712873Website

  6. 6.California Custom Flooring and General Construction

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +13144506311

Flooring Installation Cost in St. Louis

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

ServiceTypical range in St. Louis
Laminate or vinyl plank, installed$5–$13/sq ft
Hardwood, installed$13–$29/sq ft
Hardwood refinishing$4–$9/sq ft
Carpet, installed$4–$12/sq ft

Flooring Installation prices in St. Louis run about 17% 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 St. Louis, rated 4.5★ on average across 139 customer reviews.

St. Louis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What St. Louis's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
April 2
First fall frost
November 4
Annual precipitation
43.03"
Heating degree days
4,471
Cooling degree days
1,678
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan23.8°39.8°2.45"
Feb27.8°45.1°2.39"
Mar37°55.4°3.36"
Apr47.3°67°4.1"
May57.4°76.8°4.8"
Jun66.7°85.3°4.34"
Jul71°89.1°4.19"
Aug69.7°88.1°3.41"
Sep61.1°80.8°3.38"
Oct49.5°68.9°3.43"
Nov39.3°55.9°4.22"
Dec28.1°42.9°2.96"

NOAA station data 1.45 miles from St. Louis.

Permits & Regulations in MO

  • Missouri has no statewide painting or general contractor license; requirements are set by the city or county
  • Remodeling permits are issued by the local building department
  • 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: www.mo.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for St. Louis

How much does flooring installation cost in St. Louis?

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

How many flooring installers serve St. Louis?

We track 6 flooring companies serving St. Louis.

Is flooring installation in St. Louis more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in St. Louis runs about +17.2% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in MO?

In MO, Missouri has no statewide painting or general contractor license; requirements are set by the city or county. Ask a St. Louis installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to St. Louis humidity?

St. Louis gets about 43.03 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 St. Louis?

Yes. Hardwood should sit in the home for several days before installation, and in St. Louis summers near 89F the AC should be running so the wood settles at living conditions.

How do I estimate flooring for a room in St. Louis?

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

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in St. Louis?

Not indoors, but with St. Louis lows near 24F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.