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Flooring Installation

New floors installed flat, level, and built to last — hardwood, LVP, tile, and more by a licensed contractor (Lic. #1092628) serving Southern California.

Licensed (Lic. #1092628), bonded, and insured on every flooring job.

We level and prep the subfloor first — the step most failures trace back to.

Dust control, careful transitions, and crisp finish carpentry throughout.

Flooring Installation in Los Angeles

Flooring is the largest surface in your home and the one that shows every shortcut. Almost every flooring failure we are called to fix — hollow spots, squeaks, gapping planks, cracked tile — traces back to a subfloor nobody prepared properly. Hollywood Contractor Corp is a licensed general contractor (CSLB #1092628) installing floors across Los Angeles County. We pull up the old material, repair and flatten what is underneath, moisture-test over concrete slabs, and only then lay hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, tile, or stone — with clean transitions and finish carpentry at every threshold. Part of our wider home remodeling services.

Bathroom remodel with tiled tub surround and subway tile in Los Angeles

Choosing the Right Flooring

The best material depends on the room, the traffic, and how much moisture it will see.

  • Engineered hardwood — real wood, more stable
  • Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) — waterproof and durable
  • Porcelain & ceramic tile — baths, kitchens, entries
  • Natural stone — high-end and long-lasting
  • Solid hardwood — classic, refinishable
  • Carpet — comfort in bedrooms

Why Subfloor Prep Matters

A beautiful floor over a bad subfloor will fail. This is where we spend the time others skip.

  • Flattening high and low spots
  • Repairing water-damaged or soft subfloor
  • Correcting squeaks and loose sheathing
  • Moisture testing over concrete slabs
  • Proper underlayment for the material
  • Correct expansion gaps at the perimeter
Inspector checking a sloping floor with a laser level and tape measure
Freestanding bathtub with rustic mirror and towels

How We Install Your Floors

Careful prep, correct materials, and clean transitions from room to room.

  • Remove old flooring — and haul it away
  • Inspect & repair subfloor — fix what’s hidden
  • Level & prep — flatten to tolerance
  • Underlayment — moisture and sound control
  • Install — correct layout, spacing, and pattern
  • Trim & transitions — baseboards and clean thresholds

Flooring We Install

We install and finish every common residential flooring type — and tell you honestly which suits each room.

  • Engineered & solid hardwood — warm and timeless.
  • Luxury vinyl plank — waterproof, pet- and kid-proof.
  • Porcelain & ceramic tile — wet areas and entries.
  • Natural stone — marble, travertine, slate.
  • Laminate — budget-friendly durability.
  • Carpet & runners — bedrooms and stairs.

Our Flooring Installation Process

The finished look depends almost entirely on what happens before the first plank goes down.

1

Measure & Select

We measure, discuss materials for each room, and give you a clear written quote.

2

Demo & Subfloor Prep

Old flooring out, subfloor repaired, leveled, and moisture-tested.

3

Installation

Material acclimated and installed with correct layout, spacing, and transitions.

4

Trim & Cleanup

Baseboards and thresholds finished, site cleaned, and floors ready to use.

Why Homeowners Choose Hollywood Contractor Corp

Flooring is one of the few upgrades you see and feel every single day. We prep it properly so it still looks right in ten years.

  • Licensed, bonded & insured (Lic. #1092628)
  • Subfloor leveling and repair included
  • Moisture testing over concrete slabs
  • Honest material advice per room
  • Clean, dust-controlled installation
  • Crisp transitions and finish carpentry
  • Hundreds of completed LA-area projects
  • Workmanship warranty on every install

How Much Does Flooring Installation Cost?

Installed flooring in Los Angeles typically runs $6 to $30 per square foot. Subfloor preparation is the variable most quotes leave out.

Scope of work Typical LA range What it covers
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) $6 – $12 / sq ft Fully waterproof, hard-wearing, and the best all-round value for busy homes.
Laminate $5 – $10 / sq ft Budget-friendly with a realistic wood look; less tolerant of standing water.
Engineered hardwood $10 – $20 / sq ft Real wood surface, far more dimensionally stable than solid over concrete.
Solid hardwood $12 – $25 / sq ft Classic and refinishable several times over its life.
Tile & natural stone $12 – $30 / sq ft Best for wet areas and entries; the most labour-intensive to install.
Subfloor prep (if needed) $2 – $6 / sq ft Levelling, repair, and moisture mitigation before anything is laid.

Ask every bidder whether subfloor levelling is included or excluded. It is the most common exclusion, and the most common reason a cheap quote grows once the old floor comes up.

Which Flooring for Which Room?

Most flooring regret comes from putting the wrong material in the wrong room rather than choosing a bad product.

Wet & high-traffic areas

  • Tile or LVP in bathrooms and laundry
  • LVP or tile in kitchens and entries
  • Tile in mudrooms and utility spaces
  • Avoid solid hardwood anywhere routinely wet
  • Porcelain over natural stone where spills are likely

Living & sleeping areas

  • Engineered or solid hardwood in living and dining
  • Hardwood or LVP through hallways
  • Carpet or hardwood in bedrooms
  • Carpet on stairs for grip and quiet
  • Consistent flooring makes small homes feel larger

Running one material through the main living areas is the single easiest way to make a home feel bigger.

Flooring Materials Compared

How the realistic options actually perform in a Los Angeles home.

Option Best for Expected life Relative cost
Luxury vinyl plank Kids, pets, wet areas 15–25 years $
Laminate Budget-conscious projects 10–20 years $
Engineered hardwood Real wood over concrete slab 20–40 years $$
Solid hardwood Long-term homes, refinishable 50+ years $$$
Porcelain tile Wet areas and heavy traffic 50+ years $$
Natural stone High-end finish 50+ years $$$

Over a concrete slab, engineered hardwood is almost always the better choice than solid — it handles the moisture movement that causes solid planks to cup and gap.

What to Expect During the Project

Most homes are completed in two to five days. Tile takes longer because of setting and curing time.

Stage Typical timing What happens
Measure & quote Day 0 Rooms measured, material selected, subfloor condition assessed where visible.
Acclimation 2–5 days Wood and laminate sit in the home to adjust before installation. Skipping this causes gapping.
Demolition Day 1 Old flooring lifted and removed; subfloor exposed and inspected.
Subfloor prep Days 1–2 Repairs, levelling, and moisture testing over any concrete slab.
Installation Days 2–4 Material laid with correct expansion gaps and layout.
Trim & finish Final day Baseboards, thresholds, and transitions fitted; site cleaned.

Acclimation is not optional. Wood installed straight off the delivery truck will move once it adjusts to your home, and that is what causes gaps and cupping months later.

How to Choose a Contractor

Flooring work is largely invisible once it is finished, which is exactly why standards vary so widely. A few things reliably separate a proper job from an expensive patch.

Good signs

  • An active CSLB licence you can verify online
  • A written, itemised, fixed-price scope
  • They explain the cause, not just the fix
  • Realistic timelines rather than optimistic ones
  • A workmanship warranty in writing
  • Subfloor prep quoted explicitly, not assumed
  • They moisture-test over concrete slabs

Warning signs

  • A quote given without a proper site visit
  • Pressure to sign today for a discount
  • Large cash deposits up front
  • The same solution proposed for every home
  • Vague allowances instead of fixed pricing
  • Installing over old flooring to avoid demolition

Hollywood Contractor Corp holds CSLB licence #1092628 — verify it, and any contractor you are considering, with the California State License Board.


Flooring Installation FAQs

How much does new flooring cost in Los Angeles?

Installed flooring generally runs about $6 to $16 per square foot for luxury vinyl plank and laminate, $10 to $25 for engineered or solid hardwood, and $12 to $30+ for tile and natural stone. Subfloor repair or leveling, if needed, is additional. We measure and quote in writing so there are no surprises.

What is the most durable flooring for a busy household?

Luxury vinyl plank is hard to beat for households with kids and pets — it is fully waterproof, scratch-resistant, and comfortable underfoot. Porcelain tile is even more durable but harder and colder. Engineered hardwood offers the best balance of durability and the look of real wood.

Can you install new flooring over my existing floor?

Sometimes, but we usually recommend against it. Installing over old flooring hides subfloor problems, raises floor height at doors and transitions, and can void material warranties. We prefer to remove the old floor so we can inspect and correct what’s underneath.

How long does a flooring installation take?

Most homes take about 2 to 5 days depending on square footage, material, and how much subfloor prep is required. Tile takes longer because of setting and grouting time, and some materials need to acclimate in the home for a few days beforehand.

Do I need to move out during installation?

Usually not. We work room by room or zone by zone so you can stay in the home. You will need to clear furniture from the areas being worked on — we can handle moving larger pieces as part of the job.

Why does my current floor squeak or feel hollow?

Almost always a subfloor issue — loose sheathing, inadequate fastening, or an uneven surface that left voids under the flooring. When we install, we re-secure and flatten the subfloor first, which eliminates the vast majority of squeaks and hollow spots.

Is hardwood a good idea in a kitchen or bathroom?

Solid hardwood is risky in genuinely wet areas. Engineered hardwood handles kitchens reasonably well, but for bathrooms and laundry rooms we recommend tile or waterproof luxury vinyl. We’ll steer you toward what will actually hold up.

Do you move furniture and haul away the old flooring?

Yes. We move furniture as part of the job and haul away all old flooring and debris. You come back to finished floors and a clean space.

What Our Customers Say

Don’t just take our word for it — here’s what LA-area homeowners say about working with Hollywood Contractor Corp.

Ready for New Floors?

Get a free in-home measure and a clear, written quote. We’ll help you choose the right material for each room and install it to last.

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