Basic
$5.86 – $12 per sq ft
Character-grade prefinished solid hickory in 3-1/4 in. strips with knots and short lengths, nailed over underlayment
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How Much Does Hickory Flooring Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Supply and install solid or engineered hickory hardwood flooring over a prepared subfloor, per sq ft, materials and labor.
Hickory Flooring in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $6.90 to $14 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Hickory Flooring in Columbus, Ohio
$6.90 – $14
per sq ftPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for hickory flooring.
National average: $7 – $14 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$6.90 – $14 per sq ft
Prefinished solid hickory in 5 in. planks with natural color variation, nailed over underlayment
Premium
$8.62 – $17 per sq ft
Prefinished solid hickory in 6-7 in. wide planks, longer lengths, wire-brushed surface with low-sheen finish, nailed over underlayment
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.96 – $5.92 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.62 – $5.24 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.79 – $1.58 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.53 – $1.05 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Hickory Flooring photo examples
Hickory hardwood plank flooring with varied grain and warm color
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Design styles
See how hickory flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Columbus style: Transitional with mid-century pockets
Columbus is a transitional market with a real mid-century pocket in its 1950s and 60s suburbs. New builds favor warm neutrals and clean-lined cabinetry rather than period detail.
Photos of the styles Columbus draws from.
Built from
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Fox & Fern Interiors · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Jorde Carey Inc · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Kerry Leikus Interior Design · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Laura Mineff Design
Transitional bathroom
Photo: NR Interiors · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Opaline Interiors Studio · Profile
Transitional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Transitional kitchen
Photo: 615interiors · Profile
Transitional kitchen: Duck Key Airbnb
Photo: ACM Interiors · Profile
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.15-$6.30 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.45-$4.90 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.84-$1.68 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.56-$1.12 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Columbus run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Hickory Hardwood Flooring Cost, floorchemdepot.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Hickory Hardwood Flooring Cost and Price Guide, stonestyling.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Wide Plank Hickory Flooring: Cost, Grades, Movement, thefloorwright.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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