What is the going rate for hardwood flooring installation in New Mexico?
The going rate often depends on the product that is being
installed. Generally you should expect between $2-4 a foot for
hardwood installation. You will find some who install for less but
there will be less given. I live in NC and my basic rate for
pre-finished hardwood is $2.45 a square foot. That price is for up
to a 4" wide plank, remove and dispose of old carpet, (and hourly
charge is added for tile or other hard surface removal), put down
15lb roofers felt for a vapor barrier, undercut all door jambs,
remove and rehang all doors, (an additional charge is added if they
need to be cut to fit back in the jambs). You should expect
additional charges that can include the following. LEVELING!!!!! I
have installed thousands of square feet of flooring and have NEVER
once had a subfloor that was perfectly level. This cannot be
accurately estimated until the old flooring is removed and a level
is put to the floor. Generally you should be prepared for 4-6 hours
at a rate of $40-60 an hour plus materials. If you have a raised
foundation this can also include subfloor repair. Also if you have
a concrete subfloor and are not using a glue down product you will
need to pay for a wooden subfloor to be installed. This will
generally be 3/4" plywood installed over the concrete. There are 2
ways to do it and not enough space here to explain both. This will
cost in addition another $2-4 a foot for installation plus
materials. If it is not pre-finished then there is another $2-4 a
foot to sand and finish the product. Hope this helps.