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Flooring Installation in Salt Lake City, UT

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

Top Flooring Installation Companies in Salt Lake City

  1. 1.Underfoot Floors

    4.9★ (134 reviews)

    4.9★ from 134 reviews

    +18014676636Website

  2. 2.Western Wholesale Flooring

    4.3★ (120 reviews)

    4.3★ from 120 reviews

    +18013634563

  3. 3.Vama Flooring

    4.6★ (76 reviews)

    4.6★ from 76 reviews

    +18017126131Website

  4. 4.Moose Flooring

    4.7★ (37 reviews)

    4.7★ from 37 reviews

    +18015084002Website

  5. 5.Ascent Epoxy Salt Lake City

    4.9★ (19 reviews)

    4.9★ from 19 reviews

    +18016180565Website

Flooring Installation Cost in Salt Lake City

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

ServiceTypical range in Salt Lake City
Laminate or vinyl plank, installed$4–$11/sq ft
Hardwood, installed$11–$25/sq ft
Hardwood refinishing$3–$8/sq ft
Carpet, installed$3–$10/sq ft

Flooring Installation prices in Salt Lake City run about 1% 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 Salt Lake City, rated 4.7★ on average across 386 customer reviews.

Salt Lake City Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Salt Lake City's weather means for scheduling flooring installation.

Last spring frost
April 20
First fall frost
October 23
Annual precipitation
16.1"
Heating degree days
5,607
Cooling degree days
1,159
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21.6°37.4°1.25"
Feb25.2°43.2°1.25"
Mar33.6°53.7°1.79"
Apr39.5°61.6°1.99"
May47.8°71.9°1.95"
Jun56.4°83°0.98"
Jul64.7°92.6°0.61"
Aug63.4°90.5°0.69"
Sep53°79.2°1.21"
Oct41.3°64.7°1.52"
Nov30.6°49.4°1.45"
Dec22.6°38°1.41"

NOAA station data 1.83 miles from Salt Lake City.

Permits & Regulations in UT

  • Utah requires a DOPL contractor license for painting and remodeling projects of $7,000 or more
  • Smaller jobs fall under the handyman exemption, with liability insurance required from $3,000
  • 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: Utah DOPL contractor license (projects of $7,000 or more)

Sources: dopl.utah.gov, www.epa.gov, le.utah.gov

Flooring Installation FAQs for Salt Lake City

How much does flooring installation cost in Salt Lake City?

Laminate or vinyl plank flooring in Salt Lake City typically runs $4-$11 per square foot installed.

How many flooring installers serve Salt Lake City?

We track 5 flooring companies serving Salt Lake City.

Is flooring installation in Salt Lake City more expensive than average?

Flooring labor in Salt Lake City runs about -1.2% versus the national average.

Does a flooring installer need a license in UT?

In UT, Utah requires a DOPL contractor license for painting and remodeling projects of $7,000 or more. Ask a Salt Lake City installer for proof of insurance either way.

What flooring holds up to Salt Lake City humidity?

Salt Lake City gets about 16.1 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 Salt Lake City?

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

How do I estimate flooring for a room in Salt Lake City?

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

Is winter a bad time to install flooring in Salt Lake City?

Not indoors, but with Salt Lake City lows near 22F, dry heated air shrinks wood floors, so gaps can appear on hardwood laid in summer.