Is $12,000 to install 1300 sq ft of unfinished red oak hardwood floors a fair price?
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I am having 1300 sq ft of 3/4 by 4” unfinished red oak installed on the entire ground floor of my house. The subfloor is 3/4 tongue and groove plywood and it is glued to the floor joists. The walkout basement below the space is unfinished, but is partially conditioned (usually runs slightly colder than the living space). The rim joists are insulated with closed cell spray foam with the exception of one section under the kitchen. The heat is forced hot air from an oil boiler. The house has been very dry for the 6 months we have been here. The previous owner had cats and I had to pull all flooring for odor remediation. I used an odor blocking primer on the floors for good measure. The installer said that he does not plan to put an underlayment in, stating that in his 20 years of experience, he has found no noticeable difference with an underlayment in houses that are dry and older than 20 years. He said he would gladly do it if I felt strongly about it. I am questioning if I should insist that he does an underlayment and what I should request.
Quote Details
Installation of 1300 sq ft of 3/4 by 4” unfinished red oak hardwood flooring on the entire ground floor of the house. The work includes: - Installation of unfinished red oak hardwood - Sanding of the newly installed floor - Staining of the floor - Finishing of the floor Note: The quote currently does not include underlayment, but the installer is willing to add it if requested.
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Category
Flooring
Price
$12,000
Quote Date
February 22, 2026
Location
New York
Home Size
1,300 sq ft
Year Built
1986
Flooring material
Hardwood
Removal included
No
Square footage
1,300
Subfloor work?
No
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