Is $6,000 to install red oak hardwood flooring (labor only) a fair price?
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I would purchase the real hardwood myself. I told the contractor I won't pay for any other materials in case something comes up (sanding pad, brushes, rollers, etc.). I will likely install the quarter round trim myself, which I will need to purchase and paint. The rest of the house already has quarter round trim. Ideally I would remove the baseboards and then reinstall but it won't match the rest of the house. He did trim work for me in the past and I didn't think it was that great so I'd rather do it myself anyway. I've done LVP before, which wasn't bad, but I have no experience doing hardwood and not sure I have the time for it.
Quote Details
Quote for labor to install real hardwood flooring in two rooms. - Area: 623 sqft - Material (purchased by homeowner): Red oak real hardwood - Included Labor: Removing existing carpet - Included Labor: Installing the hardwood - Included Labor: Sanding the hardwood - Included Labor: Staining the hardwood - Included Labor: Coating the hardwood - Excluded: Hardwood material cost - Excluded: Quarter round trim purchase, painting, and installation
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Category
Flooring
Price
$6,000
Quote Date
May 17, 2025
Home Size
623 sq ft
Flooring material
Hardwood
Removal included
No
Square footage
623
Subfloor work?
No
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