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How much does hardwood floor installation cost in Ottawa, ON?

Converted from US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source

Hardwood floor installation costs about CA$3,470 to CA$9,890, typical CA$6,640, using the US national range converted to Canadian dollars. That is HomeAdvisor's US figure ($2,469 to $7,034) at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026), not a survey of Ottawa prices.

Converted to Canadian dollars

Low
CA$3,470
Typical
CA$6,640
High
CA$9,890

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Hardwood floor installation cost in Ottawa, ON

Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.

Hardwood floor installation cost in Ottawa, ON
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Converted to CADCA$3,470CA$6,640CA$9,890US national range × 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026). Not a survey of Ottawa pricesOctober 2026
US national range$2,469$4,723$7,034Per 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

Dollar figures in this section are US national figures in US dollars.

  1. Square footage

    Installed hardwood runs about $6 to $25 per sq ft.

  2. Wood type

    Engineered, solid and parquet floors are priced differently.

  3. Prefinished or site-finished

    Unfinished boards need on-site sanding and coating, which adds labor.

  4. Labor

    Labor typically runs $3 to $6 per sq ft, more in expensive metros.

  5. Subfloor and stairs

    Subfloor repairs cost $900 to $3,000; stairs $75 to $200 per stair.

Permits and what's included in Ottawa

Fees quoted here are US figures in US dollars; Canadian permit fees are set by your municipality.

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 Ottawa’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 Ottawa

The top 3 of 128 flooring contractors we rank for Ottawa, ON, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.

  1. #1
    Royal Coatings Of Ottawa Corp.
    CR Score 624.9from 71 Google reviews
  2. #2
    Guy with a truck
    CR Score 624.9from 72 Google reviews
  3. #3
    NG FLOORING
    CR Score 614.9from 52 Google reviews

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Hardwood floor installation cost in Ottawa: questions

How much does hardwood floor installation cost in Ottawa, ON?

Hardwood floor installation costs about CA$3,470 to CA$9,890, typical CA$6,640, using the US national range converted to Canadian dollars. That is HomeAdvisor's US figure ($2,469 to $7,034) at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026), not a survey of Ottawa prices.

Are these prices in Canadian dollars?

Yes, converted. We have no Canadian price survey for this job, so we show the US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada daily rate for October 20, 2026). Local labour, material and tax differences are not reflected.

Do I need a permit for hardwood floor installation in Ottawa?

Replacing flooring usually doesn’t need a permit, but structural subfloor or joist work may. Check locally. Rules are set locally, so confirm with Ottawa’s building department.

What affects 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. Dollar figures here are US figures in US dollars.

How many flooring contractors serve Ottawa?

We rank 128 flooring contractors for Ottawa, ON by CR Score. Get at least three written quotes for the same scope.

What is usually included in the price?

Flooring material; Underlayment; Installation labor; Trim and transitions (confirm on the quote). Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. HomeAdvisor: Hardwood floor installation cost · page updated June 17, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; drivers.
  2. Bank of Canada: Daily exchange rates (USD/CAD) · page updated October 20, 2026Used for: Conversion rate 1.4054 CAD per USD.
These are published estimates converted at a stated exchange rate, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: CA$3,470 to CA$9,890. Editorial policy

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