Should flooring installers be certified or licensed?

<div>When it comes to flooring installers, licensing laws vary from state to state. Even if your state doesn’t require your flooring installer to have a license, your municipality or city might, so it’s a good idea to check with your town before getting started. Be sure to check our <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to review the local general contractor guidelines. Hiring an unlicensed flooring installer could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:<ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</li></ul>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

How long does it take to install flooring?

<div>It takes about one to three days for a two-person crew to lay 800 to 1,000 square feet of flooring daily. Remember that removal of existing flooring and additional prep work is considered during this time, and it’s likely that you won’t be able to pass through the room easily. In addition, you can expect lots of hammering and other noise from power tools during installation, so it’s best to plan accordingly.</div>

Top 10 Best Flooring contractors in Queens, NY

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Last update on August 08, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
If you need your floors done in the most professional way and who great at their craft, you should consider Marcin at euro floors . My project was to sand, stain and poly two sets of floors. One an oak floor, the other a wood laminate floating floor from 20 years ago. ( as well as stairs and...
Euro Floors LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
We recently had our floors refinished and couldn’t be happier with the results! Jason sent out his team, and they did an absolutely amazing job. They delivered on everything that was promised from sanding and refinishing to applying the exact color we requested. The crew was professional,...
D&L Hardwood Flooring
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Reviewed in June 2024
The Monks showroom had lots of flooring samples, and Mike Drohan was great to work with. He explained our options clearly and helped us understand what considerations to keep in mind as we made our decision.
Monk's Home Improvements
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Reviewed in June 2025
Surefix provides excellent service. I have used them on multiple occasions, most recently to refinish the floor of the dinig room and to repaint the lounge and repair the kitchen plumbing. They did a great job, fast, efficiwnt and very high quality. Five stars no question.
Sure-Fix Remodeling
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Reviewed in July 2025
Hubert Construction performed large scale construction/ additions to my home in 2022 and 2024. I had a large addition done in 1998, which I only wish could have been Hubert Construction. It left much to be desired. I watched Hubert work on another house nearby and was impressed. The 2 jobs that...
A Hubert Construction
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Flooring contractors in Queens

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

255 local quotes requested

Since 2013, our expert team at Make Ready NYC has proudly served the New York City community on a wide variety of property investment services. We're committed to not only providing a quality service you can depend on, but we go above and beyond to ensure our customers are 100% satisfied. With years of experience in all aspects of real estate, we have developed a unique and innovative company that can help you grow your investment. Built on customer care Make Ready NYC is known for unparalleled commitment to customer needs. This standard of excellence gave us the foundation to grow into the successful business we are today, and we proudly provide our services throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens areas.

"It went well. Though the project took longer than expected."

Eddie P on May 2025

"It went well. Though the project took longer than expected."

Eddie P on May 2025

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

168 local quotes requested

Established in 1999, family busines, owner operated. Wood floors installation, repairs and refinishing. National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Certified Installers & Refinishers, and BONA Certified Craftsmen company as well. Superb quality, cleanest with most environmentally friendly and GreenGuard Certified work and finishing systems. BONA dustless system used on 99.9% of jobs since 2005. Most durable and beautiful with lowest VOC's Bona waterborne polyurethanes used. All kind of flooring installations, parquet, herringbone, borders, inlays etc. in both, glued and nailed down systems. Experts in staining, oiling and waxing.

"We recently had hardwood floors installed by Marcin and his team, and we couldn’t be happier. Marcin, the owner, is truly a master of his craft—his attention to detail is unmatched. About five years ago, he did one room in our home, and we were so impressed that we called him back to do the rest of the house. Our home is very old, and Marcin took the time to ensure every inch of flooring was perfectly level before installation. The end result is even better than we imagined—the finish is flawless, and the space feels completely transformed. Marcin and his crew were clean, tidy, prompt, and incredibly responsible throughout the entire process. We honestly couldn’t ask for more. Highly recommend!"

Tyler H on August 2025

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56 local quotes requested

22 years of experience

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great job and it only took a day for all work to be complete. Will recommend to others. The owner and crew are very professional."

Garni G on June 2025

"Great job and it only took a day for all work to be complete. Will recommend to others. The owner and crew are very professional."

Garni G on June 2025

Eli & Eli Carpet

62-26 Roosevelt Avenue

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Eli & Eli Carpet

62-26 Roosevelt Avenue

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20 years of experience

This carpet business has been in business for almost 20 years and we offer different services to sales, installation, deliver material, and carpet cleaning. We offer free estimations and quality work. We have done business all over NYC with various clients of jobs of different sizes and would be happy to provide you and excellent service.

Santiagos Contractor Corp

Santiagos Contractor Corp

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

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Our mission is to be a flooring contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

United Wood Floors Inc

United Wood Floors Inc

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

27 local quotes requested

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"Great job by Jack and United! Highly recommended!"

Adam Z on October 2024

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"Great job by Jack and United! Highly recommended!"

Adam Z on October 2024

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Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

35 local quotes requested

Custom Tile Works offers quality professional tile installation services. Owner operated, licensed and insured for New Jersey with over 25 years of tiling experience. From full to partial bathroom renovations, kitchen floors, foyers, basements, fireplaces, backsplashes, and more..... Materials we often work with are porcelain, glass,marble, granite, natural stone and cement tile. We only use quality setting materials for installation.

"Vincent did an excellent job with our bathroom tiles project. The work was precise, clean, and completed on time. Highly recommend his services. He is knowledgeable and transparent with his feedback too."

Jaya V on May 2025

XTREME HARDWOOD FLOORS

XTREME HARDWOOD FLOORS

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

41 local quotes requested

Xtreme Hardwood Floors - All Work Guaranteed & Owner Supervised - Free Estimates - Licensed & Bonded & insured

"Made 70 year old floors look newly installed . Look at pictures which says it ALL."

GERARD S on September 2024

Xtreme Hardwood Floors - All Work Guaranteed & Owner Supervised - Free Estimates - Licensed & Bonded & insured

"Made 70 year old floors look newly installed . Look at pictures which says it ALL."

GERARD S on September 2024

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

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JS Wood Flooring in New York City and NJ specializes in: flooring hardwood floor installation hardwood floor refinishing hardwood floor repair commercial flooring work vinyl laminate flooring engineered wood dark wood floors We have been in business for 32 years. We offer FREE ESTIMATE!

"Walter was prompt, courteous, and efficient. We had one room to sand and refinish. With two coats of poly it took about 5 hours. JS arrived when they said they would and worked hard to get the job done quickly. I would use them again. Thank you!"

Cody B on August 2023

Great American Hardwood Floor Services Inc

Great American Hardwood Floor Services Inc

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

75 local quotes requested

Super Service Award Winner-5 Years in a Row! Dustless Sanding and Refinishing as well as Installation of Hardwood and Laminate Flooring. Welcome to Great American Hardwood floor Services Inc. Serving the Tri-State area since 1995 for your Hardwood floor needs. At Great America we take pride in what we do and customer satisfaction is our main goal. Great America uses state of the art equipments (Dustless sanding Machines) and environmentally friendly finishes. For all your floor needs please feel free to call 9144827671 for your guaranteed services. Please ask for your 10% off discount on labor (600 sq. ft and up only). Thank you. Also serving Rockland County.

"Great work - Demo'd existing subfloor, installed new subfloor and prefinished hardwood floor. Room looks great, well done, good crew. A++!"

Brad F on August 2024

"Great work - Demo'd existing subfloor, installed new subfloor and prefinished hardwood floor. Room looks great, well done, good crew. A++!"

Brad F on August 2024

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FAQs for flooring projects in Queens, NY

The cost of flooring installation is $3,000 for the average homeowner. This cost can range from $1,500 to $4,500, depending on the project size, flooring material, and any special features. For example, if stairs need new flooring, you can expect to pay about $11 to $160 per step. Additionally, hardwood flooring costs significantly more than linoleum, with hardwood ranging from $6 to $22 per square foot and linoleum costing $3 to $7 per square foot.

Believe it or not, adding new flooring—especially floors like hardwood, laminate, tile, or vinyl—can add significant value to your home. If you update your flooring close to when you sell your home, you can see up to a 70% ROI on your new floors. Adding new flooring to your home is one of the quickest ways to make the whole room look refreshed and new, which is a positive point for selling.

While you certainly can install new flooring yourself, it may not always be the best idea. Since the condition of the floors is a significant component of your property’s value, it’s important that your project looks professionally done. If not, you run the risk of needing to have them replaced again before selling your home. If you’re looking to save money on the cost of floor installation, consider removing the old flooring yourself to save on labor costs.

When it comes to flooring installers, licensing laws vary from state to state. Even if your state doesn’t require your flooring installer to have a license, your municipality or city might, so it’s a good idea to check with your town before getting started. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines.

Hiring an unlicensed flooring installer could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.

As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:

The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi

Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.

It takes about one to three days for a two-person crew to lay 800 to 1,000 square feet of flooring daily. Remember that removal of existing flooring and additional prep work is considered during this time, and it’s likely that you won’t be able to pass through the room easily. In addition, you can expect lots of hammering and other noise from power tools during installation, so it’s best to plan accordingly.