Hardwood flooring installation in Edmonton: 2026 cost & local installers

Edmonton has more solid hardwood than Calgary, partly because the winters here are steadily cold rather than chinook-cycled, which is marginally easier on wood. Mature neighbourhoods — Glenora, Highlands, Westmount, Garneau, Old Strathcona — hold a great deal of original oak and fir strip flooring, much of it never sanded, and Edmonton has a well-developed refinishing trade to match. For new hardwood, engineered is the standard recommendation, and any solid hardwood installation here should be paired with a furnace humidifier held at 30 to 40 percent.

What hardwood flooring costs in Edmonton

Area	Supply & install	Labour only
200 sq ft, a bedroom	$2,000–$3,400	$700–$1,400
500 sq ft, a living and dining area	$5,000–$8,500	$1,750–$3,500
1000 sq ft, a typical main floor	$10,000–$17,000	$3,500–$7,000
1500 sq ft, a whole upper and main level	$15,000–$25,500	$5,250–$10,500

Before tax, for a standard job in Edmonton. Alberta quotes add 5% GST only; there is no provincial sales tax, which makes Alberta among the cheapest provinces for the same floor. Removal of old flooring ($1–2.50/sq ft), subfloor levelling ($1–4/sq ft where needed), stairs (per step) and baseboards ($2–5 per linear foot) are quoted separately. See the full hardwood cost guide for what drives the price.

About hardwood flooring

Solid and engineered hardwood — including Canadian maple, oak, birch and hickory — adds warmth and lasting value to any home. Our experts install site-finished and prefinished floors and can sand and refinish your existing hardwood.

Solid Hardwood

¾″ solid planks nailed over a plywood subfloor. Can be refinished many times over decades. Best above grade in climate-controlled homes.

Engineered Hardwood

A real-wood wear layer over a stable plywood or HDF core. Handles Canadian humidity swings better than solid wood and can be installed over concrete and in basements.

Refinishing & Repairs

Bring existing floors back to life with dustless sanding, staining and durable water-based finishes.

Where we install hardwood in Edmonton

South: Windermere, Terwillegar, SummersideWest: Glenora, Lewis Estates, SecordNorth: Griesbach, Castle DownsSoutheast: Mill Woods, TamarackCentral: Oliver, Strathcona, Highlands, GarneauSt. Albert & Sherwood Park

Hardwood flooring questions from Edmonton

Can the hardwood in my Glenora home be refinished?

Usually yes. Homes of that era have ¾-inch solid strip flooring, often sanded once or not at all. An installer checks thickness at a register and looks for water damage near old radiator locations.

Do I need a humidifier for hardwood in Edmonton?

For solid hardwood, effectively yes. Indoor humidity here falls to 15 to 20 percent for months, and without humidification solid boards will gap visibly every winter. Engineered hardwood is much more tolerant.

How much does hardwood flooring cost in Edmonton?

Hardwood flooring runs about $10–17 per square foot installed in Edmonton, with labour alone at $3.5–7. A 1,000 square foot area therefore lands roughly between $10,000 and $17,000 before tax. Alberta quotes add 5% GST only; there is no provincial sales tax, which makes Alberta among the cheapest provinces for the same floor. Removal of the old floor, subfloor preparation, stairs and baseboards are quoted separately.

Do you have hardwood installers across Edmonton?

Yes. Flooring Local installers cover all of Edmonton, including South: Windermere, Terwillegar, Summerside, West: Glenora, Lewis Estates, Secord, North: Griesbach, Castle Downs, Southeast: Mill Woods, Tamarack and the surrounding communities. Every request includes a free in-home measure and a written quote with materials and labour listed separately.

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