How Much Does Flooring Installation Cost in Ottawa?

Published rates for Ottawa

These rates come from HomeStars’ Ottawa flooring contractor page. They are published ranges for context and are not Aelia quotes. We checked them in October 2026.

• Labour: about $40 to $90 per hour, depending on location and experience
• Typical installation price: about $2 to $5 per square foot
• Laminate: about $1.50 to $8 per square foot
• Vinyl: about $3 to $5 per square foot
• Carpet installation: about $3 to $10 per square foot, and carpet replacement about $3 to $7
• Floor tiling: about $4 to $8 per square foot
• Hardwood floor refinishing: about $3 to $8 per square foot
• Epoxy: about $3 to $12 per square foot

Whole-room examples from homeowner reviews

HomeStars’ Ottawa flooring cost guide averages the totals homeowners reported across 27 reviews. HomeStars labels its table “costs as of December 2020”, so treat these as older reference points. Prices have likely risen since.

• Basement flooring: about $7,000
• Kitchen flooring: about $9,000
• Wood flooring: about $3,900 on average, from about $1,500 to $6,500
• Laminate: about $1,700 on average, from about $300 to $3,000
• Vinyl: about $1,900
• Carpet: about $7,300 on average, from about $1,700 to $20,000

What moves the price

• The material you choose, and whether it is supplied with the installation
• The square footage, and how many rooms, stairs and transitions are involved
• Removing and disposing of the old floor
• Preparing the subfloor: levelling, repairs and moisture protection
• Pattern and layout, such as diagonal or herringbone installs
• Trim, baseboards and moving furniture
• Basements, where moisture and cold floors affect which products suit the space

Why floor preparation matters

A new floor only looks as good as the surface under it. A subfloor that is uneven, damp or damaged shows through new flooring and can shorten its life. In Ottawa basements, moisture is the first thing to check before choosing a product. If you see signs of water, read our page on foundation repair before installing anything.

How to compare quotes

Ask each contractor to put in writing:

• The material, brand and thickness, and who supplies it
• The area measured and the price per square foot or per job
• What is included for removing the old floor and preparing the subfloor
• Trim, baseboards, transitions and stairs
• The schedule, and how changes or hidden problems are priced

Do you need a permit?

The City of Ottawa lists new flooring among projects that do not need a building permit. If the work also changes walls, plumbing or the structure, check with the City first.

Get a price for your floors

Every floor is different, so the most reliable number comes from a site visit. Aelia Construction and Design offers free estimates across Ottawa, Kanata, Barrhaven, Nepean and Orleans.