Flooring Installers in Toronto

Many insurers will not write or renew a policy on a home with active knob-and-tube wiring. If you are buying in an older neighbourhood, get an electrical assessment before firm closing rather than after.

Heritage designations

Toronto has numerous Heritage Conservation Districts where exterior changes, including windows and roofing materials, may require separate heritage approval on top of a building permit.

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What flooring work costs in Ontario

Flooring is usually quoted per square foot, but whether that number includes material, underlay, subfloor prep, removal of the old floor, and trim varies enormously between quotes. Ask for those as separate lines.

Job	Typical range
Hardwood, supplied and installedSpecies and board width drive material cost more than labour.	$10 – $20 / sq ft
Engineered wood, supplied and installedMore stable than solid hardwood over concrete or in basements.	$8 – $16 / sq ft
Luxury vinyl plank, supplied and installedWear layer thickness is the specification that matters, not the brand.	$5 – $11 / sq ft
Laminate, supplied and installedAC rating indicates durability. AC3 is the practical minimum for a home.	$4 – $9 / sq ft
Ceramic or porcelain tile, installedPattern, tile size and waterproofing membrane drive the range.	$12 – $25 / sq ft
Carpet with underpad, installedUnderpad quality affects how the carpet wears more than most people expect.	$4 – $9 / sq ft
Refinish existing hardwoodUsually far better value than replacement if the boards are thick enough to sand.	$3.50 – $7 / sq ft
Subfloor levellingOften discovered after the old floor comes up. Ask how it will be priced if needed.	$2 – $5 / sq ft

Planning estimates for Ontario, not quotes. Always get written quotes against the same written specification.

Questions to ask before you hire

Is subfloor preparation included, and what happens if the floor turns out to be uneven?

Is removal and disposal of the existing flooring in this price?

How long will the material acclimate on site before installation?

For basements or concrete: will you moisture-test the slab first?

Are transitions, baseboard, quarter round and stair nosing included?

Does the installation meet the manufacturer requirements needed to keep the warranty valid?

How much waste and overage is built into the material quantity?

Warning signs

Same-day delivery and installation of wood or vinyl, with no acclimation.

No moisture test proposed for a basement installation.

A quote with a single per-square-foot number covering everything, with no breakdown.

Dry-scraping or sanding old vinyl tile in a pre-1990 home without an asbestos assessment.