Flooring Installation Cost in St. Louis, MO
Transparent pricing for carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, tile, and laminate installation throughout Greater St. Louis. Updated for 2025. Free in-home estimates from Kelly’s Flooring — family-owned since 1978.
Flooring Installation Costs by Material Type
Prices below reflect typical installed costs in the Greater St. Louis area for 2025 — materials plus professional labor, old flooring removal, and standard subfloor prep. Actual quotes depend on your specific home, square footage, and subfloor conditions.
Carpet Installation
$4 – $9 per sq ft installed
Includes carpet material, pad, tack strips, removal of old carpet, and power-stretched installation. Budget-friendly polyester starts lower; premium solution-dyed nylon with thick pad reaches the upper end. Stairs add $15–$30 per step.
About carpet installation →Hardwood Flooring
$8 – $16 per sq ft installed
Solid hardwood installation (nail-down) on wood subfloors. Engineered hardwood (nail-down, glue-down, or floating) adds flexibility for slab subfloors. Includes removal, subfloor nailing, installation, and transitions. Species, width, and finish level affect material cost.
About hardwood floors →Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
$5 – $9 per sq ft installed
100% waterproof, click-lock or glue-down installation. Suitable for any room including basements and bathrooms. Includes removal of existing flooring, subfloor prep, floating installation, and transitions. COREtec, Shaw Floorté, and Mohawk SolidTech are our top lines.
About LVP flooring →Tile & Stone Installation
$8 – $18 per sq ft installed
Ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone installation over concrete board or uncoupling membrane. Includes thinset, grout, sealing, and transitions. Large-format tile (24”×24” and larger), pattern layouts, and heated floor systems add to installation complexity and cost.
About tile flooring →Laminate Flooring
$4 – $8 per sq ft installed
Click-lock floating installation over foam underlayment. Above-grade only — not recommended for basements or areas with moisture. Includes removal, floating installation, and transitions. A budget-friendly option for above-grade bedrooms and living areas with no moisture concerns.
About laminate flooring →Hardwood Refinishing
$3 – $6 per sq ft
Full sand-and-refinish restores existing solid or engineered hardwood floors. Includes dust-contained sanding, stain (if desired), and 3 coats of commercial polyurethane. Screen-and-recoat (lighter refresh) runs $1.50–$3 per sq ft. Projects typically take 3–5 days.
About hardwood refinishing →Factors That Affect Your Flooring Installation Cost
No two flooring projects are identical. Here are the variables that most commonly move a quote up or down.
Square footage and room count. Larger projects cost more in total but often less per square foot because setup, travel, and fixed costs are spread across more area. A single-room project may carry a minimum charge; whole-home installations often unlock volume pricing. We provide per-square-foot pricing on every written estimate.
Subfloor condition. The single most common cause of project cost increases. Old adhesive removal, leveling uneven plywood, sistering damaged joists, or grinding high spots in concrete all add labor and sometimes materials. We assess the subfloor during your free in-home estimate so there are no surprises. Minor leveling is often included in our standard installation pricing.
Old flooring removal and disposal. Removing existing flooring and disposing of it responsibly takes time and labor. Carpet and pad removal is typically included in our installation pricing. Removing old tile, glue-down hardwood, or sheet vinyl with adhesive takes more time and adds to the total. We itemize this clearly in every written estimate.
Room complexity. Simple rectangular rooms are the easiest to measure, cut, and install. Angled walls, bay windows, fireplace hearths, island cutouts in kitchens, and closets all add complexity. Tile in a patterned layout or herringbone orientation takes significantly longer than straight-lay. Stairs require individual piece cutting and anchoring.
Material quality and brand. Budget, mid-grade, and premium versions of every flooring type exist at very different price points. A builder-grade polyester carpet costs $2–3/sq ft in material; a premium SmartStrand nylon costs $5–8/sq ft. The installation labor is essentially the same — the material is what moves the price. We carry products across all price points and help you find the right balance of quality and value for your budget.
Transitions and trim. T-moldings between rooms, reducers at doorways, stair nosings, base shoe, and quarter round are often separately itemized. We include standard transitions in our quoted prices — specialty transitions (matching hardwood, custom stair nosings) are priced per piece and listed explicitly.
What Kelly’s Flooring Includes in Every Installation
Our installation pricing is transparent and all-inclusive. Here’s what every Kelly’s Flooring installation includes:
- Free in-home measurement and written estimate
- Old flooring removal and disposal (carpet, pad, vinyl, hardwood)
- Subfloor inspection and minor leveling
- Material acclimation scheduling (required for hardwood)
- Professional installation by our own in-house crews (not subcontractors)
- Furniture moving (standard furnishings)
- Transition and trim installation
- Thorough cleanup and debris removal
- Final walkthrough with the homeowner before we leave
- Workmanship warranty on all installations
We also offer 0% financing through Wells Fargo for qualified buyers, making it easier to get the flooring you want without waiting. Learn about financing options.
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