Gorsegner Brothers > Blog > Flooring > How Much Will Hardwood Flooring Cost? Factors That Can Affect Installation Prices
Though an investment up front, hardwood flooring ends up paying for itself in the long run, especially in a home’s resale value. In fact, realtors state that more than 50% of home buyers say they are willing to pay thousands of dollars more for a home that has hardwood flooring. There’s a reason you see century-old homes that still have their original hardwood floors, they’re built to last. Take the time now to understand the hardwood flooring cost factors so you’ll know exactly how to plan your budget and get the floors that last.
Beyond the boards, the cost of hardwood flooring installation can be dependant on the species, size and length of wood you choose, additional cost of installation materials, the layout and complexity of your space, floor removal and more. To help you calculate hardwood flooring cost estimates for your next project, here are a few key factors to consider.
The cost of your hardwood floor installation will be calculated based on square footage. On average, hardwood flooring cost typically ranges from $12-$20 per square foot. But, if the space has a lot of tricky angles or tight spaces, installation of a complex layout could increase costs.
Hardwood floors come in a variety of types, species and finishes. Choosing among solid hardwood species (red oak, white oak, beech, pine, cherry, birch, etc.) may depend on your budget, but climate conditions should also be factored in. Domestic hardwood tends to be less costly than exotic hardwood, mostly due to the availability and cost of transportation. Typically, red oak and white oak are the least expensive solid hardwood flooring options to buy. On the other hand, domestic cherry and imported Brazilian cabreuva often top the list as the most expensive.
Hardwood flooring cost estimates should also factor in whether or not you need to remove any existing flooring. This cost will vary depending on what kind of floor you need removed (old hardwood, tile, carpet). Also, after old flooring is removed, it’s common to find that the subfloor requires work to ensure it’s smoothed out and level.
Additionally, the style of the wood plank can also make a difference. Wider and longer wood planks, which are present a more visually appealing look, typically cost more than thin, short planks.
Finally, hardwood floor installation isn’t complete without coordinating the trim, threshold between rooms and molding, but many people forget to factor these costs into their budget. Without these important additions, your floors would appear to be unfinished.
A common misconception among homeowners is that DIY installation will be cheaper. But this isn’t necessarily true. Don’t be fooled by “quick and easy” installation YouTube videos, hardwood flooring installation is more precise and complex than it looks. Hire a professional flooring expert who has the experience and tools necessary to navigate your space, someone who can give you the peace of mind that your job will be done right the first time.
Moving to a new home? Planning a home renovation project? At Gorsegner Brothers, we provide free estimates for residential and commercial wood floor installation. Contact us online, by phone at 732-291-7263 or visit our showroom at 6 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733 to learn more about wood floor installation. We look forward to working with you.
Gorsegner Bros refinished our hard wood floors both first and second floor. They did an amazing job at a very fair price and the floors look new!!! They were patient answering all our questions during the job and also provided suggestions!!! The work was done on time. Would HIGHLY recommend!!!
- Ramya J.
My wife and I are extremely happy with the result! The staff was professional, safe, tidy and quick! They had our old flooring torn up and the new floor installed in less than 48 hours which was a plus because losing use of our main room in the house for a long period of time would have been a real headache! Everything from the estimate, to the tear up, to the installation and completion of the job was smooth and done with the highest degree of quality and stellar workmanship. Would HIGHLY recommend!
- Andrew Scarpulla, Toms River, NJ
Gorsegner Brothers did an absolutely fantastic job on my living room floor refinishing – they took all of the dog claw scratches right out and made the floor look better than it did when I moved in. Highly recommended!
- Joseph Keller, Red Bank, NJ
I used this company and found the entire experience to be a pleasure. All the work was done to my satisfaction with minimal inconvenience. My entire first floor had to be ripped and replaced. I have had my floors done twice before, by other contractors, and went through many issues which were absent with Gorsegner. I am still admiring the floors today. The dustless system is a miracle. After the sanding I could run a finger anywhere and not find any dust.
- Dan Giacumbo, Holmdel, NJ
They refinished the wood floors in our kitchen and dining room. The work was done on time and completed with no mess. Most importantly, the result was beautiful. The floors looked much better than they did when they were first installed. We could not be happier with the result.
- Bambler
Gorsegner Bros installed, stained and finished a hardwood floor in my den. There was a problem in the way the floor was sanded such that the stain was darker in several areas along the edges. Gorsegner immediately re-sanded the entire floor and the result is perfect. Errors can occur with any work being done, but Gorsegner’s customer service and willingness to immediately correct a problem to the customer’s satisfaction is greatly appreciated. I will certainly use them again without hesitation.
- Barbara Gard, Lincroft, NJ
We hired Gorsegner Brothers to refinish a bedroom floor that suffered water damage during Superstorm Sandy. They did such a phenomenal job and were so incredibly professional that we had all of the floors in our house refinished by their company. I was amazed at how they were able to extract such incredible beauty from the dingy, dirty, old wood floors we had in our house. We are in the process of repainting and redecorating the entire house as a result.
- Barbara DeMango
Everyone, from the estimators, to the office staff and the work teams were courteous, professional and efficient. Diego, the leader of our work team, was exceptionally knowledgable and helpful with choice of color and how to go about each phase of the sanding/refinishing process (sanding straight line areas of the job rather than each room as a whole). They worked long hours and were meticulous about their work.
- Barbara DeMango
My husband, who is extremely meticulous and normally does all the work in our house, was as impressed as I was at the results of the work.I have passed their name onto another family and will definitely call them again when I require refinishing services.
- Barbara DeMango
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