2026 Pricing Guide
What flooring actually costs on Long Island.
Real ranges. No "starting from" marketing anchors. All figures assume 1,000 sqft of installed flooring with standard prep, install, trim, furniture moving, and haul-away. Sources: Remodeling Magazine Cost vs Value, HomeAdvisor regional data, manufacturer MSRP.
Premium long-term investment
Solid Hardwood Flooring
$9,000 – $18,000
$9 – $18 / sqft
Warranty
25-50 year manufacturer finish · 10 year workmanship
Lifespan
50–100 years
Premium, slab-safe
Engineered Hardwood
$7,500 – $14,000
$7.50 – $14 / sqft
Warranty
25-35 year manufacturer · 10 year workmanship
Lifespan
30–60 years
Modern value, waterproof
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
$5,000 – $10,000
$5 – $10 / sqft
Warranty
Lifetime residential · 10 year workmanship
Lifespan
20–30 years
Value tier
Laminate Flooring
$3,500 – $7,500
$3.50 – $7.50 / sqft
Warranty
20-30 year manufacturer · 10 year workmanship
Lifespan
15–25 years
Premium, bathrooms & kitchens
Tile Flooring
$6,000 – $14,000
$6 – $14 / sqft
Warranty
Manufacturer-dependent · 10 year workmanship
Lifespan
40–75 years
Bedrooms & living areas
Carpet Installation
$2,500 – $6,500
$2.50 – $6.50 / sqft
Warranty
10-25 year manufacturer · 10 year workmanship
Lifespan
8–15 years
Restore existing hardwood
Hardwood Refinishing
$2,500 – $5,500
$2.50 – $5.50 / sqft
Warranty
5-10 year finish · 3 year workmanship
Lifespan
10–15 years
Modern value, waterproof
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
$5,000 – $10,000
$5 – $10 / sqft
Warranty
Lifetime residential · 10 year workmanship
Lifespan
20–30 years
Modern value, waterproof
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
$5,000 – $10,000
$5 – $10 / sqft
Warranty
Lifetime residential · 10 year workmanship
Lifespan
20–30 years
Premium long-term investment
Solid Hardwood Flooring
$9,000 – $18,000
$9 – $18 / sqft
Warranty
25-50 year manufacturer finish · 10 year workmanship
Lifespan
50–100 years
Premium, slab-safe
Engineered Hardwood
$7,500 – $14,000
$7.50 – $14 / sqft
Warranty
25-35 year manufacturer · 10 year workmanship
Lifespan
30–60 years
Premium long-term investment
Solid Hardwood Flooring
$9,000 – $18,000
$9 – $18 / sqft
Warranty
25-50 year manufacturer finish · 10 year workmanship
Lifespan
50–100 years
Scope Adjustments
What can shift the quote.
Subfloor leveling required (self-leveling compound)
Common in older LI Capes and colonials where original joists have settled. We diagnose on the measure.
Stairs (hardwood treads & risers)
Solid oak tread with riser, stained to match your main floor. 14-17 steps is a typical LI split level.
Pattern install (herringbone, chevron, diagonal)
More cuts, more waste factor, slower per-sqft install speed. Foyer and dining room accents are common.
Concrete slab / below grade installation
Moisture barrier, thermal underlayment, and engineered or LVP product selection. Required on basements.
Asbestos tile removal (pre-1980s LI homes)
Requires licensed abatement contractor. Encapsulation is sometimes an alternative — we'll advise.
Install over existing (no tear-out)
Only recommended when existing floor is sound, level, and code-compliant.
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