Hardwood Flooring Installation Cost in West Vancouver, BC (2026)

Hardwood installation in Metro Vancouver ranges from $6.50 to $22.00+ per square foot installed. Engineered hardwood is $6.50–$9.50/sf; solid hardwood $9.50–$13.50/sf; premium wide-plank and exotic species $14.00–$22.00/sf. The installed cost includes material and labour; subfloor prep and stair work are additional.

Engineered hardwood is the better choice for most Metro Vancouver homes. BC's coastal climate creates significant humidity swings — dry winter heat followed by humid summers — which can cause solid hardwood to expand, cup, or gap. Engineered handles these changes with a stable plywood core while offering a genuine wood surface.

Engineered hardwood can be glued or floated over concrete on main floors after a moisture test. Solid hardwood is not recommended directly over concrete. Your installer will check moisture levels before any slab installation.

Refinishing (sand + stain + recoat) runs $3–$5/sf — significantly less than replacement. Solid hardwood can be refinished 3–5 times over its lifetime. Engineered with a 3 mm+ veneer can typically be refinished once. If your existing hardwood is scratched or outdated in colour, refinishing is almost always better value.

A 500 sf nail-down install typically takes one to two days, plus 24 hours for adhesive to cure if gluing over concrete. Subfloor leveling adds time. Your installer will confirm during the free estimate.