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Flooring installation cost in British Columbia
Most homeowners pay $3,500 – $5,800 (mid-range, typical $4,450, before GST/HST), 1% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in British Columbia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $3,100 $2,450 – $4,050 | $2,186 | $931 |
| Mid-range | $4,450 $3,500 – $5,800 | $2,762 | $1,702 |
| Premium | $5,200 $4,050 – $6,750 | $3,033 | $2,169 |
Why prices in British Columbia are different
Labour makes up about 62% of a mid-range flooring installation job, around 47 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 1% less than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 1% below the national figure.
British Columbia ranks 4 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $3,300 | $4,650 | $5,400 |
| Kootenay | $3,200 | $4,550 | $5,300 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $3,150 | $4,500 | $5,250 |
| Cariboo | $3,100 | $4,450 | $5,200 |
| Lower Mainland | $3,100 | $4,450 | $5,200 |
| Nechako | $3,100 | $4,450 | $5,200 |
| North Coast | $3,100 | $4,450 | $5,200 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $3,150 | $4,450 | $5,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does flooring installation cost in British Columbia?
A mid-range job typically costs $4,450 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $3,500 and $5,800. A basic job is about $3,100 and a premium one about $5,200.
Is flooring installation more expensive in British Columbia than the national average?
British Columbia: 1% below the national average. Labour makes up about 62% of a mid-range flooring installation job, around 47 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 1% less than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 1% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in British Columbia?
About 62% at the mid-range level, around 47 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in British Columbia is it most expensive?
Northeast is the most expensive area at about $4,650 for a mid-range job, and Thompson--Okanagan the least expensive at about $4,450.
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