Flooring installation in Burnaby.

Vetted local installers for vinyl plank, laminate, hardwood, carpet and tile across Burnaby. Free in-home measure, written quote, one point of contact.

Burnaby's Metrotown, Brentwood and Lougheed town centres are almost entirely high-rise, so strata acoustic requirements and elevator scheduling drive most quotes, while Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill and Deer Lake have 1950s to 1970s homes with oak strip flooring under carpet. Installers here work in both worlds and price condo access separately.

Flooring installation cost in Burnaby (2026)

Prices below are what Burnaby homeowners typically pay for a standard job, based on regional quotes. Your written quote after a free measure is the number that counts.

Material	Supply & install	Labour only
Vinyl	$6.48–12.96	$2.7–5.4
Laminate	$5.4–10.8	$2.7–4.86
Hardwood	$10.8–21.6	$4.32–8.64
Carpet	$4.86–9.72	$1.62–3.78
Tile	$15.12–30.24	$8.64–16.2

Per square foot, before tax, for a standard room-sized job in Burnaby. BC quotes add 5% GST; PST on materials is usually built into the installer's price for supply-and-install work. 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.

Where we work in Burnaby

Our installers cover all of Burnaby, including:

MetrotownBrentwoodLougheedEdmondsBurnaby HeightsDeer LakeCapitol HillBig BendSFU / UniverCity

Homes in Burnaby

On the coast, months of damp air and wet boots mean moisture management matters more than temperature. In the Interior, hot dry summers and cold winters make engineered products and proper acclimatization essential.

Vancouver, Burnaby and Victoria strata buildings almost always require an acoustic underlay and written approval before a hard-surface installation.
Coastal crawlspace homes should have the subfloor checked for moisture before any wood or laminate goes down.
Labour costs in Metro Vancouver run higher than anywhere else in Canada; expect the top of the ranges below in the city and lower in the Fraser Valley and Interior.

Questions Burnaby homeowners ask

How long does a condo flooring job take in Burnaby?

A 700 to 900 sq ft condo in vinyl plank is usually one to two days once the strata has approved the underlay. Removal of old flooring and disposal through the building adds time and cost.

How much does flooring installation cost in Burnaby?

Typical installed prices in Burnaby run about $6.48–12.96 per sq ft for vinyl plank, $5.4–10.8 for laminate, $10.8–21.6 for hardwood, $4.86–9.72 for carpet and $15.12–30.24 for tile, before tax. Removal of old flooring, subfloor prep, stairs and baseboards are quoted separately. BC quotes add 5% GST; PST on materials is usually built into the installer's price for supply-and-install work.

How long does flooring installation take in Burnaby?

Most rooms are done in a day. A 1,000 sq ft main floor in vinyl plank or laminate takes one to two days, hardwood two to three days, and tile three to five days. Add a day for stairs and a day if old flooring has to be removed.

Do I need to remove my old flooring first?

No. Your installer can remove and dispose of old carpet, laminate, tile or vinyl, usually for $1 to $2.50 per sq ft. Floating floors cannot go over another floating floor, so old laminate always comes up.

Are estimates free in Burnaby?

Yes. Every Flooring Local request in Burnaby includes a complimentary in-home measure and a written quote with materials and labour as separate lines. There is no obligation.