Cost of installing engineered hardwood?

Question

What is an average cost of professionally installing engineered hardwood, the self locking type for a 700sq ft area? We will remove the carpets ourselves and provide all materials so I just need the ballpark cost of installation.

Thanks

Answer 1

The labor cost per sq ft will vary depending on geographic region and the number of rooms making up the 700 sq ft.  So getting bids from at least 3 local professional flooring installers is much more useful than anything provided anonymously on the internet.  That much said, an average installation might cost you about $2.50 per sq ft, but be prepared to pay anywhere between $2 and $3.50.

By the way, a self locking floor requires a very flat subfloor.  You will not be able to tell if it's flat enough until the carpet and pad have been removed. Then you can check it out using a long straight edge.  Anyway, be prepared to pay extra for subfloor prep or to do it yourself.