Is $20,500 to install glue down vinyl plank flooring and stairs a fair price?
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I've been researching pricing for flooring and this is my first quote from a local, larger company. My house is 1,400 square feet, plus one staircase. The company refused to itemize the quote, so I only know the new flooring itself was around $3/square foot. I was under the impression that glue-down would be better, but I'm questioning that now. They mentioned they would install click & lock after a house review, but they've had warranty claims with those floors several years later, which is why they switched to glue-down. I'm hesitant to entertain box stores for quotes. My gut tells me that $11+ per square foot for installation and non-flooring materials is high, especially since they're factoring in re-cutting all baseboard, even though matching styles are available off the shelf. I'm not looking for the cheapest option, nor the most expensive, but rather someone who cares and does the job right. I'm going to call another company recommended in a local Reddit sub to get another quote.
Quote Details
This quote covers the installation of glue-down vinyl plank flooring and stairs, including all necessary prep work and removal of existing materials. The company stated they only do glue-down installations due to past warranty issues with click & lock floors. - Remove & dispose existing carpeting (~1,000 square feet) - Remove & dispose existing sheet vinyl (~400 square feet) - Remove & dispose existing baseboard - Prep subfloor - Furnish & install 1/4” plywood - Furnish & install glue down vinyl plank - Furnish & install 13 vinyl stair treads & risers - Install customer supplied baseboard - Plumber to remove & reset 3 water closets - Moving customer’s furniture/appliances (customer responsible for disconnecting & re-connecting all electronics) - Manufacturer Warranty: 15 years - Labor Warranty: 5 years
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Category
Flooring
Price
$20,500
Quote Date
June 20, 2025
Home Size
1,400 sq ft
Flooring material
Vinyl
Removal included
No
Square footage
1,400
Subfloor work?
No
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