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How much does hardwood floor installation cost in Winston-Salem, NC?

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 Winston-Salem 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

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Hardwood floor installation cost in Winston-Salem, NC

We have no documented price index for Winston-Salem for this job, so the table shows the US national range.

Hardwood floor installation cost in Winston-Salem, NC
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
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

  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 Winston-Salem

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 Winston-Salem’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 Winston-Salem

The top 3 of 145 flooring contractors we rank for Winston-Salem, NC, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.

  1. #1
    Epoxypro coatings and remodeling services
    CR Score 635.0from 72 Google reviews
  2. #2
    Black Sheep Flooring - Vinyl, Laminate & Hardwood Installation Near You
    CR Score 595.0from 55 Google reviews
  3. #3
    R. E. Smith WOODworks assoc. GOBBLE Customs
    CR Score 585.0from 4 Google reviews

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Hardwood floor installation cost in Winston-Salem: questions

How much does hardwood floor installation cost in Winston-Salem, NC?

Hardwood floor installation costs $2,469 to $7,034 nationally, typical $4,723. We have no documented price index for Winston-Salem for this job, so this is the US national range from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

Do I need a permit for hardwood floor installation in Winston-Salem?

Replacing flooring usually doesn’t need a permit, but structural subfloor or joist work may. Check locally. Rules are set locally, so confirm with Winston-Salem’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.

How many flooring contractors serve Winston-Salem?

We rank 145 flooring contractors for Winston-Salem, NC 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.
These are published estimates, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $2,469 to $7,034. Editorial policy

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