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Flooring Installation in Memphis, TN

Compare 5 local flooring installation pros. Typical service: $3–$9.

Top Flooring Installation Companies in Memphis

  1. 1.Mid South Flooring LLC

    5.0★ (95 reviews)

    5.0★ from 95 reviews

    +19014942030Website

  2. 2.King Flooring Inc

    4.9★ (51 reviews)

    4.9★ from 51 reviews

    +19018836790Website

  3. 3.Todd Home Services & Co

    4.9★ (48 reviews)

    4.9★ from 48 reviews

    +19016206757Website

  4. 4.Midtown Hardwood, LLC

    4.7★ (27 reviews)

    4.7★ from 27 reviews

    +19014614787Website

  5. 5.Memphis hardwood floor installers

    3.0★ (2 reviews)

    3.0★ from 2 reviews

    +19012776602Website

Flooring Installation Cost in Memphis

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

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

Flooring Installation prices in Memphis run about 16% 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 5 companies serving Memphis, rated 4.5★ on average across 223 customer reviews.

Memphis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Memphis's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
March 17
First fall frost
November 15
Annual precipitation
53.68"
Heating degree days
2,965
Cooling degree days
2,258
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan32.6°49.8°3.98"
Feb36.3°54.7°4.39"
Mar44.1°63.9°5.16"
Apr52.9°73°5.5"
May62.2°81.2°5.25"
Jun70.3°88.9°3.63"
Jul73.8°91.6°4.59"
Aug72.7°91.3°2.88"
Sep65.2°85.1°3.09"
Oct53.8°74.4°3.98"
Nov43.7°62.6°5.49"
Dec35.1°52.1°5.74"

NOAA station data 3.79 miles from Memphis.

Permits & Regulations in TN

  • Residential remodeling in Tennessee requires a home improvement license between $3,000 and $25,000 in participating counties, and a contractor license at $25,000 and above
  • Painting-only work below those thresholds needs no state 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: Tennessee home improvement license ($3,000-$25,000) or contractor license ($25,000+)

Sources: www.tn.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for Memphis

How much does flooring installation cost in Memphis?

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

How many flooring installers serve Memphis?

We track 5 flooring companies serving Memphis.

Is flooring installation in Memphis more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in Memphis runs about -16.4% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in TN?

In TN, Residential remodeling in Tennessee requires a home improvement license between $3,000 and $25,000 in participating counties, and a contractor license at $25,000 and above. Ask a Memphis installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to Memphis humidity?

Memphis gets about 53.68 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 Memphis?

Yes. Hardwood should sit in the home for several days before installation, and in Memphis summers near 92F the AC should be running so the wood settles at living conditions.

How do I estimate flooring for a room in Memphis?

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

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in Memphis?

Not indoors, but with Memphis lows near 33F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.