Basic
$6.23 – $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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Supply and install solid or engineered hickory hardwood flooring over a prepared subfloor, per sq ft, materials and labor.
Hickory Flooring in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $7.33 to $15 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 hickory flooring.
National average: $7 – $14 per sq ft
$6.23 – $12 per sq ft
Character-grade prefinished solid hickory in 3-1/4 in. strips with knots and short lengths, nailed over underlayment
$7.33 – $15 per sq ft
Prefinished solid hickory in 5 in. planks with natural color variation, nailed over underlayment
$9.16 – $18 per sq ft
Prefinished solid hickory in 6-7 in. wide planks, longer lengths, wire-brushed surface with low-sheen finish, nailed over underlayment
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.31 – $6.62 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.55 – $5.10 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.88 – $1.76 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.59 – $1.18 | sq ft |
Hickory hardwood plank flooring with varied grain and warm color
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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.
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