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Flooring Installation in Charleston, SC

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

Top Flooring Installation Companies in Charleston

  1. 1.Signature Hardwoods of Charleston

    5.0★ (121 reviews)

    5.0★ from 121 reviews

    +18435686524Website

  2. 2.Heritage Flooring Co

    5.0★ (110 reviews)

    5.0★ from 110 reviews

    +18433239123Website

  3. 3.Rays Flooring

    4.9★ (100 reviews)

    4.9★ from 100 reviews

    +18038872290Website

  4. 4.Floor It And More

    4.9★ (73 reviews)

    4.9★ from 73 reviews

    +18438344105Website

  5. 5.Home Team Flooring of Charleston, LLC

    5.0★ (23 reviews)

    5.0★ from 23 reviews

    +18438176004Website

Flooring Installation Cost in Charleston

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

ServiceTypical range in Charleston
Laminate or vinyl plank, installed$3–$9/sq ft
Hardwood, installed$9–$21/sq ft
Hardwood refinishing$2–$7/sq ft
Carpet, installed$2–$8/sq ft

Flooring Installation prices in Charleston run about 17% 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 Charleston, rated 5.0★ on average across 427 customer reviews.

Charleston Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Charleston's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
February 6
First fall frost
December 23
Annual precipitation
44.42"
Heating degree days
1,736
Cooling degree days
2,375
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan42.8°56.7°2.94"
Feb45.5°59.6°2.51"
Mar51.6°65°3.3"
Apr58.8°72°2.53"
May67.1°78.7°2.16"
Jun74°84.5°4.65"
Jul76.9°87.6°5.4"
Aug76.1°86.4°6.71"
Sep71.8°82°5.76"
Oct62.5°74.6°3.67"
Nov53.6°67.3°2.19"
Dec45.6°59.5°2.6"

NOAA station data 4.64 miles from Charleston.

Permits & Regulations in SC

  • Residential painting and other specialty work over $500 in South Carolina requires Residential Builders Commission registration
  • Larger remodeling is licensed as residential building
  • 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: SC Residential Specialty Contractor registration (work over $500)

Sources: llr.sc.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for Charleston

How much does flooring installation cost in Charleston?

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

How many flooring installers serve Charleston?

We track 5 flooring companies serving Charleston.

Is flooring installation in Charleston more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in Charleston runs about -16.8% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in SC?

In SC, Residential painting and other specialty work over $500 in South Carolina requires Residential Builders Commission registration. Ask a Charleston installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to Charleston humidity?

Charleston gets about 44.42 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 Charleston?

Yes. Hardwood should sit in the home for several days before installation, and in Charleston summers near 88F the AC should be running so the wood settles at living conditions.

How do I estimate flooring for a room in Charleston?

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

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in Charleston?

Not indoors, but with Charleston lows near 43F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.