What flooring costs, in real numbers.
Our actual rates for installation, materials, removal, baseboards and stairs, plus an estimator for your room. No email needed.
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Installation, per square foot.
Our labour rates, before GST. Materials are separate, so you can see exactly what you're paying for. Updated November 2026.
| Floor | Labour, per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) | Standard $2.75$2.2020% seasonal discount |
| Laminate | Standard $2.75$2.2020% seasonal discount |
| Engineered hardwood, floating (glued joints) plus about $176 for glue | Standard $4.40$3.5220% seasonal discount |
| Engineered hardwood, glue-down | Standard $5.50$4.4020% seasonal discount |
| Solid hardwood, nail-down | Standard $6.60$5.2820% seasonal discount |
Materials, when we supply them
| Material | Per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Vinyl plank | Standard $3.30–$7.70$2.64–$6.1620% seasonal discount |
| Laminate | Standard $2.75–$5.50$2.20–$4.4020% seasonal discount |
| Underlay (floating floors) | Standard $0.55$0.4420% seasonal discount |
| Hardwood Priced by the product you choose. We can supply it or install yours. | By product |
Try your numbers.
This is an estimate. Your final price comes after a walkthrough, because the subfloor can change it. For a quote, tap Get a quote and just tell us about the project.
Removal, trim and prep.
These are where two quotes for “the same floor” drift apart. Ours lists each one.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Remove old flooring Carpet, laminate, vinyl and floating floors. | Standard $1.10 / sq ft$0.88 / sq ft20% seasonal discount |
| Remove tile Tile takes longer to lift and clean up. | Standard $2.20 / sq ft$1.76 / sq ft20% seasonal discount |
| Baseboards, reuse existing Carefully removed and reinstalled. Priced separately in your written quote. | Standard $2.75 / linear ft$2.20 / linear ft20% seasonal discount |
| Baseboards, new Supplied and installed. Most rooms need about one linear foot for every 3 sq ft of floor. | Standard $6.96 / linear ft$5.57 / linear ft20% seasonal discount |
| Transitions Doorways and floor-height changes, on every floor job. | Standard $330 flat$264 flat20% seasonal discount |
| Levelling Primer plus self-levelling compound, after the old floor is up. | Standard $110 / bag$88.00 / bag20% seasonal discount |
| Grinding high spots Concrete or high seams ground down. | Standard $110 / hour$88.00 / hour20% seasonal discount |
| Minimum job Some small jobs can be more, depending on what's involved. | Standard $550$44020% seasonal discount |
How it adds up.
600 sq ft of vinyl plank
We supply the vinyl, remove the old floor and install new baseboards and transitions: about $5,080–$7,200 plus GST, before any levelling.
800 sq ft of glue-down engineered
Removal, installation, reused baseboards and transitions: about $5,080 plus GST, plus your hardwood.
14 closed steps
$1,232 labour plus $704 for 16 nosings = $1,936 plus GST and tread material (about 150–200 sq ft of flooring). Stair pricing ↗
From measure to finished floor.
- 01Measure within 2 days. We look at the rooms, the stairs and what's under the current floor.
- 02Quote within 1 day. A written price with each item listed: installation, materials, removal, baseboards and transitions.
- 03Prep after removal. Once the old floor is up, we check flatness against the 3/16 in over 10 ft standard (some vinyl needs 1/8 in) and level or grind where needed before anything goes down.
- 04Install in 3 to 5 days. That covers most projects.
Cost questions.
How much does it cost to install laminate or vinyl plank?
Installation labour is $2.20 per sq ft. If we supply the flooring, vinyl plank runs $2.64–$6.16 and laminate $2.20–$4.40 per sq ft, plus GST.
How much does hardwood installation cost per square foot?
Labour is $3.52 per sq ft for floating engineered, $4.40 for glue-down engineered and $5.28 for nail-down solid hardwood, plus the hardwood itself and GST.
How much does it cost to put hardwood on stairs?
Labour is $88.00 per step for a closed stair, $110 open on one side, $154 open on both sides and $114.4 for pie or winder steps, plus $44.00 per nosing and the tread material.
What isn't included in the per-square-foot price?
Removal, baseboards, transitions and any subfloor levelling. We list each one separately so you can see where the money goes.
Why can the price change after the old floor comes up?
Because that's when we can see the subfloor. We check it against your chosen product’s flatness requirements. Any needed levelling ($88.00 a bag) or grinding ($88.00 an hour) is confirmed before that preparation work begins.
How fast can you start?
We can usually arrange a measure within 2 days and aim to send a written quote within 1 day of measuring. Start dates depend on availability, materials and preparation; many installations take 3 to 5 days.
Is PST charged on flooring in BC?
For a typical supply-and-install contract that becomes part of the home, the contractor pays PST on the materials rather than adding PST to the installation service. Materials-only sales and some agreements are treated differently. Your written quote shows the applicable taxes.
All prices are estimates, before GST. The final price is given after a site walkthrough, a look at floor plans or a more detailed conversation, and the subfloor's condition can change it. Tax note: not tax advice.
Get a written price for your project.
Rooms, rough size and the floor you have in mind. Brody will follow up to arrange a free measure, usually within 2 days.
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