Hardwood flooring installation in Montreal: 2026 cost & local installers

Montreal has some of the best original hardwood in Canada: narrow-strip maple, birch and oak from the 1910s to 1940s, laid throughout the plexes of the Plateau, Rosemont and Villeray, and frequently never sanded. Refinishing is the signature Montreal hardwood job and the city has more specialists in it than anywhere else in the country. For new installations, engineered hardwood handles Montreal's humidity swing better than solid, and in a co-ownership it can be floated over an acoustic underlay where nailed solid hardwood cannot. Site-finished work is more common here than in most Canadian cities because the existing floors are worth restoring.

What hardwood flooring costs in Montreal

Area	Supply & install	Labour only
200 sq ft, a bedroom	$1,520–$3,040	$570–$1,140
500 sq ft, a living and dining area	$3,800–$7,600	$1,425–$2,850
1000 sq ft, a typical main floor	$7,600–$15,200	$2,850–$5,700
1500 sq ft, a whole upper and main level	$11,400–$22,800	$4,275–$8,550

Before tax, for a standard job in Montreal. Quebec quotes add 5% GST and 9.975% QST on materials and labour. 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 Montreal

Plateau-Mont-RoyalRosemont–La Petite-PatrieVillerayAhuntsicNDGVerdunLe Sud-OuestMile EndHochelaga-MaisonneuveOutremontSaint-LaurentRivière-des-Prairies

Hardwood flooring questions from Montreal

Can the maple floors in my Plateau apartment be refinished?

Usually yes. Narrow-strip maple and birch from that era is typically thick enough for another sanding. Complications are plank subfloors with gaps and sections repaired in different species that will not sand to a uniform colour.

Is nailed hardwood allowed in a Montreal condo?

Rarely in a divided co-ownership, because it cannot achieve the acoustic performance the declaration requires. Engineered hardwood floated over a rated underlay is the standard alternative.

How much does hardwood flooring cost in Montreal?

Hardwood flooring runs about $7.6–15.2 per square foot installed in Montreal, with labour alone at $2.85–5.7. A 1,000 square foot area therefore lands roughly between $7,600 and $15,200 before tax. Quebec quotes add 5% GST and 9.975% QST on materials and labour. Removal of the old floor, subfloor preparation, stairs and baseboards are quoted separately.

Do you have hardwood installers across Montreal?

Yes. Flooring Local installers cover all of Montreal, including Plateau-Mont-Royal, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Villeray, Ahuntsic 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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