Basic
$7.80 – $22 per sq ft
Prefinished 3/4 in. solid red oak 3-1/4 in. strips, #1 common grade with natural character, nailed down
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How Much Does Wood Flooring Cost in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Supply and install wood flooring per sq ft of floor area (materials and installation labor); old-floor removal and subfloor repair extra.
Wood Flooring in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania typically costs $9.17 to $25 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Wood Flooring in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
$9.17 – $25
per sq ftPrices in Philadelphia are 4.0% higher than the national average for wood flooring.
National average: $9 – $25 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$9.17 – $25 per sq ft
Prefinished 3/4 in. solid white oak 5 in. planks, select grade with even color, nailed down
Premium
$11 – $32 per sq ft
Prefinished 3/4 in. solid hickory 6 in. planks, long lengths, satin finish
Cost Breakdown in Philadelphia
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.93 – $11 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.50 – $9.71 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.05 – $2.91 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.70 – $1.94 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Philadelphia local market conditions.
Wood Flooring photo examples
Glossy red-brown hardwood floor in a living room with a white sectional sofa
Photo: Timber Floors Pty Ltd from Smithfield, australia · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisLight herringbone wood parquet floor in a narrow hallway
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Find a pro to do thisGlossy honey-toned wood floor in a condo hallway
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Design styles
See how wood flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Philadelphia style: Rowhouse traditional and industrial loft
Philadelphia's rowhouses and Trinity homes favor traditional detail in small footprints, while converted warehouses in Fishtown and Olde Richmond go industrial: brick, steel, exposed structure and open plan.
Work by Philadelphia designers first, then the styles Philadelphia draws from.
Built from
Bohemian bedroom
Photo: Practical Sanctuary · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($4.05-$11.25 per square foot)
- Labor ($3.15-$8.75 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.08-$3.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.72-$2.00 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% below avg
Labor costs11.0% above avg
Labor costs in Philadelphia run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Wood Flooring, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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