District of Columbia cost guide
Flooring installation cost in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, flooring installation prices run well above the national average — whether you're in Washington, Georgetown, or Capitol Hill. Here's what a complete, permitted job should cost, and how to tell whether the quote in your hand is fair.
Typical District of Columbia range
$3,700 – $19,500
LVP commonly runs $4–$9 per sq. ft. installed; hardwood $10–$22; carpet $3–$8; tile $10–$25.
Included at this price: Material, underlayment or pad, installation, transitions, and removal/disposal of old flooring.
District of Columbia prices by project type
| Project | District of Columbia range | Unit check |
|---|---|---|
| Solid or engineered hardwood | $7,300 – $22,000 | Hardwood commonly runs $10–$22 per sq. ft. installed. |
| Luxury vinyl plank or laminate | $3,700 – $12,200 | LVP commonly runs $4–$9 per sq. ft. installed. |
| Carpet replacement | $1,800 – $9,800 | Carpet commonly runs $3–$8 per sq. ft. installed with pad. |
| Tile flooring | $6,100 – $24,400 | Tile commonly runs $10–$25 per sq. ft. installed. |
| Hardwood refinishing | $1,800 – $7,300 | Refinishing commonly runs $3–$8 per sq. ft. |
Reviewed 2026. Editorial benchmarks from public cost surveys (Zonda Media / Remodeling magazine, Houzz, Angi / HomeAdvisor), adjusted by a state construction-cost index. Not a bid, appraisal, or licensed estimating data.
What a common size costs in District of Columbia
Luxury vinyl plank, installed: $4–$9 per sq. ft. of floor, adjusted for District of Columbia construction costs.
| Size | District of Columbia estimate |
|---|---|
| 500 sq. ft. | $2,400 – $5,500 |
| 1,000 sq. ft. | $4,900 – $11,000 |
| 1,500 sq. ft. | $7,300 – $16,500 |
| 2,000 sq. ft. | $9,800 – $22,000 |
Per-unit rate from the public cost guides cited above, multiplied by size and the District of Columbia construction-cost index. Access, demolition, repairs, and permits can add to it — this is a benchmark, not a bid.
Red flags in District of Columbia flooring installation quotes
- Subfloor condition, leveling, and moisture testing scope
- Underlayment or pad — type, thickness, and whether it is included
- Exact material: brand, product line, thickness, and wear layer
- Old flooring removal, disposal, and furniture moving
- Transitions, thresholds, stair work, and base shoe or quarter round
Commonly missing line items: subfloor leveling or repair allowance, moisture barrier or vapor retarder, removal and disposal of existing flooring, transitions and stair nosing, base trim removal and reinstallation.
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