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Flooring Installation in Shreveport, LA

Compare 5 local flooring installation pros. Typical service: $3–$9.

Top Flooring Installation Companies in Shreveport

  1. 1.Dixie Floors, Inc.

    4.8★ (69 reviews)

    4.8★ from 69 reviews

  2. 2.Stephenson Floors

    4.6★ (24 reviews)

    4.6★ from 24 reviews

  3. 3.Robert Ivey's Flooring Direct

    4.1★ (16 reviews)

    4.1★ from 16 reviews

  4. 4.Acadian Hardwood Floors

    4.3★ (11 reviews)

    4.3★ from 11 reviews

  5. 5.One Touch Flooring

Flooring Installation Cost in Shreveport

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

ServiceTypical range in Shreveport
Laminate or vinyl plank, installed$3–$9/sq ft
Hardwood, installed$9–$19/sq ft
Hardwood refinishing$2–$6/sq ft
Carpet, installed$2–$8/sq ft

Flooring Installation prices in Shreveport run about 23% 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 5 companies serving Shreveport, rated 4.4★ on average across 120 customer reviews.

Shreveport Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Shreveport's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
March 10
First fall frost
November 19
Annual precipitation
51.41"
Heating degree days
2,225
Cooling degree days
2,481
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan36.2°57.3°4.2"
Feb39.7°61.5°4.75"
Mar46.3°69.5°4.14"
Apr53.6°76.9°4.19"
May62.7°83.8°4.93"
Jun69.5°90.1°5.4"
Jul72.7°93.4°3.65"
Aug72.1°94.1°2.73"
Sep65.6°88.2°3.16"
Oct54.6°78.2°4.96"
Nov45.2°67.5°4.53"
Dec37.7°58.5°4.77"

NOAA station data 2.31 miles from Shreveport.

Permits & Regulations in LA

  • Residential painting and remodeling projects over $7,500 in Louisiana require LSLBC home improvement registration, and a residential contractor license above $75,000
  • Home improvement registrants file a $10,000 bond
  • 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: Louisiana home improvement registration (projects $7,500 to $75,000)

Sources: lslbc.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for Shreveport

How much does flooring installation cost in Shreveport?

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

How many flooring installers serve Shreveport?

We track 5 flooring companies serving Shreveport.

Is flooring installation in Shreveport more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in Shreveport runs about -22.5% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in LA?

In LA, Residential painting and remodeling projects over $7,500 in Louisiana require LSLBC home improvement registration, and a residential contractor license above $75,000. Ask a Shreveport installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to Shreveport humidity?

Shreveport gets about 51.41 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 Shreveport?

Yes. Hardwood should sit in the home for several days before installation, and in Shreveport summers near 94F the AC should be running so the wood settles at living conditions.

How do I estimate flooring for a room in Shreveport?

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

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in Shreveport?

Not indoors, but with Shreveport lows near 36F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.