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Flooring Installation in New York, NY

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

Top Flooring Installation Companies in New York

  1. 1.Morris Park Flooring inc

    4.9★ (145 reviews)

    4.9★ from 145 reviews

    +17188247847Website

  2. 2.Juncal's Flooring Corp

    5.0★ (76 reviews)

    5.0★ from 76 reviews

    +19176796738Website

  3. 3.Vishal's Wood Floor & Painting Services

    4.9★ (47 reviews)

    4.9★ from 47 reviews

    +13477689994

  4. 4.Y-Not-Flooring

    4.7★ (22 reviews)

    4.7★ from 22 reviews

    +19292375065

  5. 5.New York Flooring

    4.0★ (10 reviews)

    4.0★ from 10 reviews

    +12124276262Website

  6. 6.OnlyFloors NYC - Flooring Installation & Retailer

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +13478817546Website

Flooring Installation Cost in New York

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

ServiceTypical range in New York
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 New York run about 23% 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 New York, rated 4.8★ on average across 303 customer reviews.

New York Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
March 31
First fall frost
November 19
Annual precipitation
46.6"
Heating degree days
4,671
Cooling degree days
1,160
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27°39.1°3.5"
Feb29°42.3°2.81"
Mar35.1°49.7°4.15"
Apr44.6°60.5°4.14"
May54.2°70.4°4.05"
Jun64°79.6°4.16"
Jul69.8°84.5°4.85"
Aug68.8°83.1°4.18"
Sep61.7°76.1°3.71"
Oct50.5°64.8°3.81"
Nov41.5°54.4°3.56"
Dec32.2°43.7°3.68"

NOAA station data 5.24 miles from New York.

Permits & Regulations in NY

  • New York has no statewide painting license; New York City requires a DCWP Home Improvement Contractor license for residential work over $200, including painting
  • Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and other counties license home improvement contractors locally
  • 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; local licensing (NYC: DCWP over $200)

Sources: www.nyc.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for New York

How much does flooring installation cost in New York?

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

How many flooring installers serve New York?

We track 6 flooring companies serving New York.

Is flooring installation in New York more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in New York runs about +22.6% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in NY?

In NY, New York has no statewide painting license; New York City requires a DCWP Home Improvement Contractor license for residential work over $200, including painting. Ask a New York installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to New York humidity?

New York gets about 46.6 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 York?

Yes. Hardwood should sit in the home for several days before installation, and in New York summers near 85F the AC should be running so the wood settles at living conditions.

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

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

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

Not indoors, but with New York lows near 27F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.