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Flooring Installation in Houston, TX

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

Top Flooring Installation Companies in Houston

  1. 1.Floor Coverings International of Houston Heights

    4.9★ (366 reviews)

    4.9★ from 366 reviews

    +18329795446Website

  2. 2.Floors 2 Luv

    4.9★ (277 reviews)

    4.9★ from 277 reviews

    +17134465654Website

  3. 3.Boatman Floor & Home

    5.0★ (181 reviews)

    5.0★ from 181 reviews

    +17134538581Website

  4. 4.Floors For Living

    4.7★ (134 reviews)

    4.7★ from 134 reviews

    +18325597866Website

  5. 5.Footprints Floors Central Houston

    5.0★ (51 reviews)

    5.0★ from 51 reviews

    +12819620109Website

Flooring Installation Cost in Houston

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

ServiceTypical range in Houston
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 Houston run about 18% 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 Houston, rated 4.9★ on average across 1,009 customer reviews.

Houston Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Houston's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
February 3
First fall frost
December 20
Annual precipitation
50.63"
Heating degree days
1,237
Cooling degree days
3,322
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan44.4°62.5°4.02"
Feb47.8°65.9°3.3"
Mar54.1°72.9°3.12"
Apr61.3°79.4°3.28"
May69.5°85.9°4.24"
Jun75.3°91.3°7.45"
Jul77°93.1°4.55"
Aug77°93.4°2.83"
Sep72.1°90°4.17"
Oct63.1°82°5.39"
Nov54.2°72.6°4.3"
Dec46°64.6°3.98"

NOAA station data 7.09 miles from Houston.

Permits & Regulations in TX

  • Texas has no state painting or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city
  • Several Texas cities require contractors to register before pulling a permit
  • 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: No state painting or remodeling license

Sources: www.tdlr.texas.gov, www.epa.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for Houston

How much does flooring installation cost in Houston?

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

How many flooring installers serve Houston?

We track 5 flooring companies serving Houston.

Is flooring installation in Houston more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in Houston runs about -18% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in TX?

In TX, Texas has no state painting or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city. Ask a Houston installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to Houston humidity?

Houston gets about 50.63 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 Houston?

Yes. Hardwood should sit in the home for several days before installation, and in Houston summers near 93F the AC should be running so the wood settles at living conditions.

How do I estimate flooring for a room in Houston?

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

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in Houston?

Not indoors, but with Houston lows near 44F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.