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Flooring Installation in Grand Rapids, MI

Compare 5 local flooring installation pros. Typical service: $4–$11.

Top Flooring Installation Companies in Grand Rapids

  1. 1.Lumber Liquidators

    4.4★ (182 reviews)

    4.4★ from 182 reviews

    +16169972500Website

  2. 2.Blakely Products Co

    4.8★ (79 reviews)

    4.8★ from 79 reviews

    +16162476767Website

  3. 3.Energyst Solutions

    5.0★ (62 reviews)

    5.0★ from 62 reviews

    +16165309020Website

  4. 4.Floor It

    4.8★ (38 reviews)

    4.8★ from 38 reviews

    +16168266668Website

  5. 5.Star Flooring

    4.0★ (2 reviews)

    4.0★ from 2 reviews

    +12699453800Website

Flooring Installation Cost in Grand Rapids

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

ServiceTypical range in Grand Rapids
Laminate or vinyl plank, installed$4–$11/sq ft
Hardwood, installed$11–$24/sq ft
Hardwood refinishing$3–$8/sq ft
Carpet, installed$3–$10/sq ft

Flooring Installation prices in Grand Rapids run about 3% 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 Grand Rapids, rated 4.6★ on average across 363 customer reviews.

Grand Rapids Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Grand Rapids's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
April 27
First fall frost
October 15
Annual precipitation
38.27"
Heating degree days
6,485
Cooling degree days
698
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.1°30.7°2.09"
Feb19.9°33.7°1.79"
Mar26.9°44.4°2.37"
Apr37.7°58.2°3.35"
May47.8°69.5°3.98"
Jun57.7°79°3.77"
Jul62.2°82.8°3.78"
Aug61°80.6°3.59"
Sep52.7°73°4.28"
Oct41.8°60.3°3.26"
Nov33°47.3°3.51"
Dec23.5°34.8°2.5"

NOAA station data 8.65 miles from Grand Rapids.

Permits & Regulations in MI

  • Painting jobs of $600 or more in Michigan require a LARA maintenance and alteration license in the painting and decorating trade, or a residential builder license
  • Licensing requires 60 hours of prelicensure coursework and an exam
  • 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: Michigan M&A license, painting and decorating (jobs of $600 or more)

Sources: www.michigan.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for Grand Rapids

How much does flooring installation cost in Grand Rapids?

Laminate or vinyl plank flooring in Grand Rapids typically runs $4-$11 per square foot installed.

How many flooring installers serve Grand Rapids?

We track 5 flooring companies serving Grand Rapids.

Is flooring installation in Grand Rapids more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in Grand Rapids runs about -2.6% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in MI?

In MI, Painting jobs of $600 or more in Michigan require a LARA maintenance and alteration license in the painting and decorating trade, or a residential builder license. Ask a Grand Rapids installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to Grand Rapids humidity?

Grand Rapids gets about 38.27 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 Grand Rapids?

Yes. Hardwood should sit in the home for several days before installation, and in Grand Rapids summers near 83F the AC should be running so the wood settles at living conditions.

How do I estimate flooring for a room in Grand Rapids?

Multiply the room's square footage by $4-$11 per square foot installed in Grand Rapids, then add removal of the old floor and new trim.

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in Grand Rapids?

Not indoors, but with Grand Rapids lows near 18F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.