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How Much Should My New Floor Cost? Prices for hardwood range from $2 a square foot for the cheapest flooring up to $30 or more on the high end. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Eric G. of Potomac, Md.)
When you get carpet installation estimates, the cost will range from $0.50 per square foot to about $2 per square foot. Installation of the pad may be extra or it might be included. Carpeting installation costs are based on the amount of time it will take the home flooring pros to do the job.