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Flooring Installation in Austin, TX

Compare 6 local flooring installation pros. Typical service: $3–$9.

Top Flooring Installation Companies in Austin

  1. 1.Floor Masters ATX

    4.9★ (152 reviews)

    4.9★ from 152 reviews

    +15128654934Website

  2. 2.Landers Premier Flooring

    4.8★ (137 reviews)

    4.8★ from 137 reviews

    +15128739470Website

  3. 3.Austin's Floor Store - Burnet

    4.8★ (93 reviews)

    4.8★ from 93 reviews

    +15128326499Website

  4. 4.Capital City Flooring Austin

    5.0★ (68 reviews)

    5.0★ from 68 reviews

    +17134444625Website

  5. 5.Hardwood Flooring Services

    4.9★ (28 reviews)

    4.9★ from 28 reviews

    +15122509663Website

  6. 6.Kristynik Hardwood Flooring, Inc.

    4.7★ (12 reviews)

    4.7★ from 12 reviews

    +15122388035Website

Flooring Installation Cost in Austin

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

ServiceTypical range in Austin
Laminate or vinyl plank, installed$3–$9/sq ft
Hardwood, installed$9–$21/sq ft
Hardwood refinishing$2–$7/sq ft
Carpet, installed$2–$8/sq ft

Flooring Installation prices in Austin run about 17% 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 6 companies serving Austin, rated 4.8★ on average across 490 customer reviews.

Austin Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Austin's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
February 19
First fall frost
December 5
Annual precipitation
34.32"
Heating degree days
1,540
Cooling degree days
3,140
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan41.5°61.5°2.22"
Feb44.8°65.2°2.02"
Mar51.3°72.2°2.76"
Apr58.6°79.8°2.09"
May66.7°86.5°4.44"
Jun72.3°92.1°4.33"
Jul74.4°95.6°1.88"
Aug74.6°97°2.35"
Sep69.4°90.5°2.99"
Oct60.6°81.8°3.88"
Nov50.6°71.4°2.96"
Dec42.3°62.7°2.4"

NOAA station data 1.58 miles from Austin.

Permits & Regulations in TX

  • Texas has no state painting or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city
  • Several Texas cities require contractors to register before pulling a permit
  • 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

Sources: www.tdlr.texas.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for Austin

How much does flooring installation cost in Austin?

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

How many flooring installers serve Austin?

We track 6 flooring companies serving Austin.

Is flooring installation in Austin more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in Austin runs about -17% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in TX?

In TX, Texas has no state painting or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city. Ask a Austin installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to Austin humidity?

Austin gets about 34.32 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 Austin?

Yes. Hardwood should sit in the home for several days before installation, and in Austin summers near 97F the AC should be running so the wood settles at living conditions.

How do I estimate flooring for a room in Austin?

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

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in Austin?

Not indoors, but with Austin lows near 42F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.