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Flooring Installation in Madison, WI

Compare 6 local flooring installation pros. Typical service: $4–$12.

Top Flooring Installation Companies in Madison

  1. 1.Sergenian's Floor Coverings - Residential Showroom

    4.8★ (397 reviews)

    4.8★ from 397 reviews

  2. 2.Carpets Plus of Wisconsin

    4.9★ (199 reviews)

    4.9★ from 199 reviews

  3. 3.Nelson Hardwood Flooring

    4.9★ (166 reviews)

    4.9★ from 166 reviews

  4. 4.Imperial Wood Floors

    4.9★ (120 reviews)

    4.9★ from 120 reviews

  5. 5.Grout Savers Inc

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

  6. 6.Elite Hardwood Flooring

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

Flooring Installation Cost in Madison

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

ServiceTypical range in Madison
Laminate or vinyl plank, installed$4–$12/sq ft
Hardwood, installed$12–$26/sq ft
Hardwood refinishing$3–$8/sq ft
Carpet, installed$3–$10/sq ft

Flooring Installation prices in Madison run about 5% 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 Madison, rated 4.9★ on average across 887 customer reviews.

Madison Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Madison's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
April 21
First fall frost
October 13
Annual precipitation
36.13"
Heating degree days
7,178
Cooling degree days
681
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan10.7°26.9°1.24"
Feb14.8°31.4°1.4"
Mar25.6°42.9°2.14"
Apr37.7°56.9°3.85"
May48.8°67.9°4.07"
Jun58.5°78.1°4.89"
Jul63.1°82°3.95"
Aug61.2°79.8°4.12"
Sep52.3°71.9°3.45"
Oct40°59.7°2.68"
Nov28.3°44.8°2.45"
Dec15.5°31°1.89"

NOAA station data 3.27 miles from Madison.

Permits & Regulations in WI

  • Wisconsin has no painting license; a DSPS Dwelling Contractor credential is required to pull permits on one- and two-family dwellings
  • Painting that needs no permit carries no state credential requirement
  • 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: Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor credential for permitted work

Sources: dsps.wi.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for Madison

How much does flooring installation cost in Madison?

Laminate or vinyl plank flooring in Madison typically runs $4-$12 per square foot installed.

How many flooring installers serve Madison?

We track 6 flooring companies serving Madison.

Is flooring installation in Madison more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in Madison runs about +4.8% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in WI?

In WI, Wisconsin has no painting license; a DSPS Dwelling Contractor credential is required to pull permits on one- and two-family dwellings. Ask a Madison installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to Madison humidity?

Madison gets about 36.13 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 Madison?

Yes. Hardwood should sit in the home for several days before installation, and in Madison summers near 82F the AC should be running so the wood settles at living conditions.

How do I estimate flooring for a room in Madison?

Multiply the room's square footage by $4-$12 per square foot installed in Madison, then add removal of the old floor and new trim.

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in Madison?

Not indoors, but with Madison lows near 11F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.