How much does hardwood floor installation cost in Rock Island, IL?
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 Rock Island 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 Rock Island, IL
We have no documented price index for Rock Island 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 Rock Island
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 Rock Island’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 Rock Island
The top 3 of 26 flooring contractors we rank for Rock Island, IL, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.
- #1TSR Concrete CoatingsCR Score 634.8from 37 Google reviews
- #2QC Focus CleanCR Score 575.0from 43 Google reviews
- #3Quad Cities Drywall SolutionsCR Score 575.0from 41 Google reviews
Hardwood floor installation cost in Rock Island: 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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