Basic
$5.72 – $11 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid red oak strip, 2-1/4 in. wide, No. 1 common grade with more knots and color variation, nail-down, satin finish
How Much Does Red Oak Flooring Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?
Solid red oak hardwood flooring supplied and installed (nail-down, standard prep).
Red Oak Flooring in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $6.73 to $13 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Red Oak Flooring in Des Moines, Iowa
$6.73 – $13
per sq ftPrices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for red oak flooring.
National average: $7 – $14 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$6.73 – $13 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid red oak, 3-1/4 in. wide select grade with fewer knots, nail-down, satin finish
Premium
$8.41 – $17 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid red oak wide plank, 5 in. select grade, nail-down, sanded and finished with a matte topcoat
Cost Breakdown in Des Moines
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.96 – $5.92 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.45 – $4.90 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.79 – $1.58 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.53 – $1.05 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.
Design styles
See how red oak flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Miami style: Miami Modern / Tropical Modern, with an Art Deco revival streak
Miami mixes three local traditions: 1930s Tropical Deco, the 1950s Miami Modern (MiMo) of Morris Lapidus, and today's tropical modern, where clean geometry meets deep overhangs, glass and lush planting. Interiors stay cool and open to the outside, with terrazzo, white plaster, bold color accents and glossy finishes.
Work by Miami designers first, then the styles Miami draws from.
Built from
Modern interior
Photo: Collarte Interiors · Profile
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Art Deco bedroom
Photo: Natalia Neverko Design
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Assure Interiors · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Mason Meyer Design · Profile
Minimalist interior
Photo: The Habitat Collective · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Mutuus Studio · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: Studio Novo · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: SUBU design architecture · Profile
Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa
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 costsAt national average
Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- NerdWallet: Cost to replace hardwood floors, NerdWallet, 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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