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Flooring Installation in Richmond, VA

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

Top Flooring Installation Companies in Richmond

  1. 1.Metzger Floors

    5.0★ (46 reviews)

    5.0★ from 46 reviews

    +18042647981Website

  2. 2.Creative Flooring Solutions

    4.7★ (16 reviews)

    4.7★ from 16 reviews

    +18049182234Website

  3. 3.Jose M Flooring

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +18045077910Website

Flooring Installation Cost in Richmond

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

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

Flooring Installation prices in Richmond run about 14% 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 3 companies serving Richmond, rated 4.9★ on average across 66 customer reviews.

Richmond Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Richmond's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
April 3
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
43.6"
Heating degree days
3,771
Cooling degree days
1,549
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan28.3°47.4°3.04"
Feb30.5°51.3°2.76"
Mar37.1°60°4.04"
Apr46.1°70.3°3.27"
May55°77.9°3.78"
Jun64.5°86.1°3.93"
Jul68.9°89.7°4.51"
Aug67.4°87.6°4.66"
Sep60.1°81.2°4.13"
Oct48.3°71°2.98"
Nov39.4°61.4°3.24"
Dec31.4°50.7°3.26"

NOAA station data 8.48 miles from Richmond.

Permits & Regulations in VA

  • Painting and remodeling contracts of $1,000 or more in Virginia require a DPOR contractor license
  • Class C covers individual contracts from $1,000 up to $10,000
  • 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: Virginia DPOR contractor license for contracts of $1,000 or more

Sources: www.dpor.virginia.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for Richmond

How much does flooring installation cost in Richmond?

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

How many flooring installers serve Richmond?

We track 3 flooring companies serving Richmond.

Is flooring installation in Richmond more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in Richmond runs about -14.4% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in VA?

In VA, Painting and remodeling contracts of $1,000 or more in Virginia require a DPOR contractor license. Ask a Richmond installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to Richmond humidity?

Richmond gets about 43.6 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 Richmond?

Yes. Hardwood should sit in the home for several days before installation, and in Richmond summers near 90F the AC should be running so the wood settles at living conditions.

How do I estimate flooring for a room in Richmond?

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

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in Richmond?

Not indoors, but with Richmond lows near 28F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.