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Flooring Installation in San Francisco, CA

Compare 6 local flooring installation pros. Typical service: $6–$16.

Top Flooring Installation Companies in San Francisco

  1. 1.Hi Tech Hardwood Floors

    4.9★ (50 reviews)

    4.9★ from 50 reviews

    +14153230167Website

  2. 2.The Floor Store

    4.4★ (46 reviews)

    4.4★ from 46 reviews

    +14152624243Website

  3. 3.Estrada's Hardwood Floors

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

    +14153059697Website

  4. 4.Metro Floors

    4.6★ (8 reviews)

    4.6★ from 8 reviews

    +14157349151Website

  5. 5.Golden Bay Hardwood Floors

    4.2★ (5 reviews)

    4.2★ from 5 reviews

    +14156611571Website

  6. 6.perfect hardwood floors

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +14156192196

Flooring Installation Cost in San Francisco

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

ServiceTypical range in San Francisco
Laminate or vinyl plank, installed$6–$16/sq ft
Hardwood, installed$16–$37/sq ft
Hardwood refinishing$4–$12/sq ft
Carpet, installed$4–$15/sq ft

Flooring Installation prices in San Francisco run about 47% 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 San Francisco, rated 4.7★ on average across 121 customer reviews.

San Francisco Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Francisco's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Annual precipitation
20.68"
Heating degree days
3,564
Cooling degree days
19
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45°56.6°4.18"
Feb46.5°58.6°4.1"
Mar47.5°59°2.63"
Apr48.8°59.1°1.18"
May50.6°59.5°0.64"
Jun52.5°60.8°0.21"
Jul54°61.5°0.01"
Aug55.3°62.8°0.05"
Sep54.8°63.8°0.1"
Oct52.9°64.5°1.06"
Nov48.8°61.6°2.55"
Dec45.3°56.8°3.97"

NOAA station data 28.8 miles from San Francisco.

Permits & Regulations in CA

  • Painting jobs of $1,000 or more in California require a CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license
  • Remodeling that spans several trades requires a B General Building Contractor 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: CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license (jobs of $1,000 or more)

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for San Francisco

How much does flooring installation cost in San Francisco?

Laminate or vinyl plank flooring in San Francisco typically runs $6-$16 per square foot installed.

How many flooring installers serve San Francisco?

We track 6 flooring companies serving San Francisco.

Is flooring installation in San Francisco more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in San Francisco runs about +47.2% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in CA?

In CA, Painting jobs of $1,000 or more in California require a CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license. Ask a San Francisco installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to San Francisco humidity?

San Francisco gets about 20.68 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 San Francisco?

Yes. Hardwood should sit in the home for several days before installation, and in San Francisco summers near 65F the AC should be running so the wood settles at living conditions.

How do I estimate flooring for a room in San Francisco?

Multiply the room's square footage by $6-$16 per square foot installed in San Francisco, then add removal of the old floor and new trim.

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in San Francisco?

Not indoors, but with San Francisco lows near 45F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.