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Providence-Warwick, RI-MA · 1.7 million people

Flooring installation cost in Providence, RI

Most homeowners pay $3,650 – $6,050 (mid-range, typical $4,650, before sales tax), 8% above the national average and 2% above the Rhode Island average.

Most homeowners pay

$3,650 – $6,050Providence-Warwick, RI-MA · 269 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $4,650
Labour $2,758Materials $1,906Work hours: 52.4

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Price levels in Providence, RI

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$3,350
$2,600 – $4,350
$2,157$1,173
Mid-range$4,650
$3,650 – $6,050
$2,758$1,906
Premium$5,350
$4,200 – $6,950
$3,043$2,313

Why prices in Providence, RI are different

Labor is about 59% of a mid-range flooring installation job, around 52 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Providence, RI area cost about 15% 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 8% above the national figure and 2% above the Rhode Island average.

Providence, RI ranks 23 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 Providence, RI?

A mid-range job typically costs $4,650 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $3,650 – $6,050. Basic is about $3,350 and premium about $5,350.

Is flooring installation more expensive in Providence, RI than elsewhere in Rhode Island?

Providence, RI: 2% above the Rhode Island average of $4,550. Labor is about 59% of a mid-range flooring installation job, around 52 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Providence, RI area cost about 15% 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 8% above the national figure and 2% above the Rhode Island average.

How does Providence, RI compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Providence, RI ranks 23 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $4,300.

How much of the price is labor in Providence, RI?

About 59% 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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