How much does hardwood floor installation cost in Kensington, CA?
US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source
Hardwood floor installation costs $2,469 to $7,034 nationally, typical $4,723. We have no documented price index for Kensington for this job, so this is the US national range from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.
US national range, not adjusted for this city
- Low
- $2,469
- Typical
- $4,723
- High
- $7,034
Hardwood floor installation cost in Kensington, CA
We have no documented price index for Kensington for this job, so the table shows the US national range.
| Estimate | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US national range | $2,469 | $4,723 | $7,034 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $6 to $25 per sq ft installed) (HomeAdvisor) | October 2026 |
What drives the cost of hardwood floor installation
Square footage
Installed hardwood runs about $6 to $25 per sq ft.
Wood type
Engineered, solid and parquet floors are priced differently.
Prefinished or site-finished
Unfinished boards need on-site sanding and coating, which adds labor.
Labor
Labor typically runs $3 to $6 per sq ft, more in expensive metros.
Subfloor and stairs
Subfloor repairs cost $900 to $3,000; stairs $75 to $200 per stair.
Permits and what's included in Kensington
Permit note
Replacing flooring usually doesn’t need a permit, but structural subfloor or joist work may. Check locally.
Rules are set locally; confirm with Kensington’s building department.
What’s usually included
- Flooring material
- Underlayment
- Installation labor
- Trim and transitions (confirm on the quote)
Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.
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Top-ranked flooring contractors in Kensington
The top 3 of 300 flooring contractors we rank for Kensington, CA, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.
- #1Beautiful GarageCR Score 605.0from 97 Google reviews
- #2Hernandez hardwood floorCR Score 584.8from 58 Google reviews
- #3Bautista hardwood floor & home remodelingCR Score 574.8from 26 Google reviews
Hardwood floor installation cost in Kensington: questions
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Sources
Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
- HomeAdvisor: Hardwood floor installation cost · page updated June 17, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; drivers.
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