Hardwood is common in Triangle homes. Over crawl spaces, moisture control matters before installing new wood.
What flooring typically costs in Raleigh-Durham
| Scope | Typical range (estimate) | What that usually covers |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury vinyl plank (900 sq ft) | $5,000 – $9,000 | installed, basic prep |
| Engineered hardwood (900 sq ft) | $8,500 – $14,000 | installed with underlayment |
| Porcelain tile (900 sq ft) | $10,000 – $20,500 | installed, includes demo of old floor |
Planning estimates for typical projects, not quotes. Your bids will depend on size, condition, materials and permit requirements.
Before you buy
Check crawl space humidity and subfloor flatness.
Raleigh-Durham project cost estimator
Planning estimate
$7,400 – $12,500
Rough planning range only — not a quote. Real bids depend on site conditions, permits, materials and the contractor.
Flooring: common questions
Can I put LVP over hardwood?
Often yes, but refinishing existing hardwood may be cheaper and add more value.
Where we match flooring projects
Raleigh · Durham · Cary · Apex · Wake Forest · Chapel Hill & Carrboro · Holly Springs & Fuquay-Varina · Morrisville · Garner & Knightdale