Basic
$7.12 – $13 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid ash, 5 in. prefinished planks in character grade with satin sheen, nailed over underlayment, standard reducers
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Supply and install solid or engineered ash hardwood flooring over a prepared subfloor.
Ash Hardwood Flooring in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $8.37 to $16 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for ash hardwood flooring.
National average: $8 – $15 per sq ft
$7.12 – $13 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid ash, 5 in. prefinished planks in character grade with satin sheen, nailed over underlayment, standard reducers
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Find a pro to do this$8.37 – $16 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid ash, 5 in. prefinished planks in select grade with satin sheen, nailed over underlayment, matching reducers
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Find a pro to do this$10 – $20 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid ash, 5 in. select-grade planks with wire-brushed matte finish, nailed over underlayment, matching stair nose and transitions
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Find a pro to do this| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.78 – $7.09 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.91 – $5.46 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.01 – $1.89 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.67 – $1.26 | sq ft |
Light ash hardwood plank flooring in a staggered end-joint pattern
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Washington's row houses and Georgetown Federal buildings set a formal traditional baseline: symmetry, millwork, shutters and period detail. Renovations often keep the shell and insert a crisp contemporary kitchen or bath.
Work by Washington designers first, then the styles Washington draws from.
Maximalist kitchen
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Traditional living room
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Traditional interior
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Traditional bathroom
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Traditional bathroom
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Traditional kitchen
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Traditional kitchen
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