In Illinois, most flooring installation projects cost between $1,500 and $15,000 per job, with a typical price near $5,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical flooring installation cost
$1,500 – $15,000
per job · typical $5,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Flooring installation cost breakdown
- Laminate$1,500 – $4,000typical $2,500
- Hardwood$4,000 – $12,000typical $7,000
- Tile$3,000 – $10,000typical $5,500
At a glance
- Typical range$1,500 – $15,000
- Unitper job
- Cities covered50
What Flooring costs
Price includes materials, underlayment, and professional installation. Range depends on material (laminate, hardwood, tile) and room size. Labor typically $2–$8/sq ft.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
What affects the cost?
Material grade, subfloor condition, room shape, and labor rates. Removing old flooring adds $1–$3/sq ft.
How can I save money?
Choose mid-range materials, get multiple quotes, and do your own demolition. Buying during sales helps.
Is this for the whole house?
No, typical quotes are per room or area. Whole-home flooring runs $5,000–$30,000+.