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Durham-Chapel Hill, NC · 621,000 people

Flooring installation cost in Durham, NC

Most homeowners pay $3,150 – $5,300 (mid-range, typical $4,050, before sales tax), 6% below the national average and in line with the North Carolina average.

Most homeowners pay

$3,150 – $5,300Durham-Chapel Hill, NC · 269 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $4,050
Labour $2,152Materials $1,906Work hours: 52.4

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Price levels in Durham, NC

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$2,850
$2,200 – $3,700
$1,677$1,173
Mid-range$4,050
$3,150 – $5,300
$2,152$1,906
Premium$4,700
$3,650 – $6,100
$2,381$2,313

Why prices in Durham, NC are different

Labor is about 53% of a mid-range flooring installation job, around 52 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Durham, NC area cost about 10% less 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 6% below the national figure and in line with the North Carolina average.

Durham, NC ranks 85 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 Durham, NC?

A mid-range job typically costs $4,050 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $3,150 – $5,300. Basic is about $2,850 and premium about $4,700.

Is flooring installation more expensive in Durham, NC than elsewhere in North Carolina?

Durham, NC: in line with the North Carolina average of $4,050. Labor is about 53% of a mid-range flooring installation job, around 52 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Durham, NC area cost about 10% less 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 6% below the national figure and in line with the North Carolina average.

How does Durham, NC compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Durham, NC ranks 85 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $4,300.

How much of the price is labor in Durham, NC?

About 53% at the mid-range level, around 52 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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