Flooring installation typically runs about $12.50 per square foot installed on average nationally, though the total depends heavily on the material you choose. Hardwood ranges from about $6 to $25 per square foot, tile runs $15 to $20, laminate is $3 to $13, and vinyl (including luxury vinyl plank) falls between $2 and $14 per square foot — material cost alone.

Professional installation labor is typically a separate line item, running roughly $0.60 to $4 per square foot depending on the material and how the crew has to work around your home. That labor figure generally doesn’t include extra work like removing your old flooring ($1.50–$3.50/sq ft) or repairing a damaged subfloor ($3–$10/sq ft), so it’s worth asking whether a quote includes those steps or adds them later.

These are general national ranges — actual pricing in Oakland County and the wider Detroit metro area varies by material availability, room complexity, and time of year. A free in-home estimate is the only way to get an exact number for your space, since square footage alone doesn’t capture things like stairs, transitions, or subfloor condition.