Hardwood flooring installation in Vancouver: 2026 cost & local installers

Vancouver's hardwood story is vertical-grain Douglas fir. Character homes in Kitsilano, Point Grey, Dunbar and Mount Pleasant were built with fir flooring that is no longer commercially available at that quality, and refinishing it at $5 to $9 per square foot is almost always better value than replacing it. Fir is softer than oak, so it needs a finer sanding sequence and a hard finish. For new installations, Vancouver's mild, stable indoor humidity is actually kind to wood — the risk here is moisture from below rather than dryness, so a crawlspace or slab assessment comes before any hardwood decision.

What hardwood flooring costs in Vancouver

Area	Supply & install	Labour only
200 sq ft, a bedroom	$2,240–$4,480	$896–$1,792
500 sq ft, a living and dining area	$5,600–$11,200	$2,240–$4,480
1000 sq ft, a typical main floor	$11,200–$22,400	$4,480–$8,960
1500 sq ft, a whole upper and main level	$16,800–$33,600	$6,720–$13,440

Before tax, for a standard job in Vancouver. BC quotes add 5% GST; PST on materials is normally built into the installer's price on 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. 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 Vancouver

Downtown & YaletownKitsilanoMount PleasantKerrisdaleDunbarEast VancouverPoint GreyCambieFairviewMarpoleHastings-SunriseRiley Park

Hardwood flooring questions from Vancouver

Is it worth refinishing fir floors in a Vancouver character home?

Almost always. Vertical-grain fir of that quality cannot be bought today, and refinishing costs roughly half of a new floor. It needs an installer experienced with softwood.

Can hardwood go in a Vancouver condo?

Engineered hardwood over an approved acoustic underlay, yes. Nailed solid hardwood is not possible over a slab and most strata bylaws would not permit the noise profile anyway.

How much does hardwood flooring cost in Vancouver?

Hardwood flooring runs about $11.2–22.4 per square foot installed in Vancouver, with labour alone at $4.48–8.96. A 1,000 square foot area therefore lands roughly between $11,200 and $22,400 before tax. BC quotes add 5% GST; PST on materials is normally built into the installer's price on supply-and-install work. Removal of the old floor, subfloor preparation, stairs and baseboards are quoted separately.

Do you have hardwood installers across Vancouver?

Yes. Flooring Local installers cover all of Vancouver, including Downtown & Yaletown, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Kerrisdale 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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