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Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 3.1 million people

Flooring installation cost in Denver, CO

Most homeowners pay $3,450 – $5,800 (mid-range, typical $4,450, before sales tax), 3% above the national average and 2% above the Colorado average.

Most homeowners pay

$3,450 – $5,800Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 269 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $4,450
Labour $2,542Materials $1,906Work hours: 52.8

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Price levels in Denver, CO

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$3,150
$2,450 – $4,100
$1,963$1,173
Mid-range$4,450
$3,450 – $5,800
$2,542$1,906
Premium$5,150
$4,000 – $6,650
$2,818$2,313

Why prices in Denver, CO are different

Labor is about 57% of a mid-range flooring installation job, around 53 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Denver, CO area cost about 6% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 3% above the national figure and 2% above the Colorado average.

Denver, CO ranks 41 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does flooring installation cost in Denver, CO?

A mid-range job typically costs $4,450 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $3,450 – $5,800. Basic is about $3,150 and premium about $5,150.

Is flooring installation more expensive in Denver, CO than elsewhere in Colorado?

Denver, CO: 2% above the Colorado average of $4,350. Labor is about 57% of a mid-range flooring installation job, around 53 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Denver, CO area cost about 6% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 3% above the national figure and 2% above the Colorado average.

How does Denver, CO compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Denver, CO ranks 41 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $4,300.

How much of the price is labor in Denver, CO?

About 57% at the mid-range level, around 53 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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