Estimate the starting cost of hardwood floor refinishing or installation in New York City, using the prices published on our pricing page. Updated November 2026.
Call 908-232-6600 or book a virtual consultation for a written estimate.
This is a starting estimate, not a quote. Custom colors, extra finish coats, baseboards, vents, delivery and glue-down installation are priced separately on the pricing page. Your final price is confirmed after a virtual consultation, where we review room sizes, photos, the service you want and any flooring that needs removal.
How We Price Wood Floor Work in New York City
New York City Wood Floors, a Huggins Wood Floor Specialist brand, handles estimating through email. Send the room sizes or total square footage, the service you want, whether any flooring needs to be removed, and photos of the space. After a virtual consultation, we send a free estimate by email.
If you would like us to measure in person, a home visit is $500. If you hire us, the $500 is deducted from your final bill.
Published Starting Prices
| Service | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Sandless refinish (buff and recoat) | $3.00/sq ft |
| Sand and refinish, 3 coats Bona oil or waterborne finish | $8.99/sq ft |
| Sand and refinish, 2-component waterbased finish | $9.99/sq ft |
| Sand and refinish, Rubio Monocoat hardwax oil | $10.88/sq ft |
| Sand and finish with custom techniques | $15.49/sq ft |
| Install prefinished engineered or solid | $9.88/sq ft |
| Install, sand and finish site-finished flooring | $16.99/sq ft |
Most refinishing and installation services carry a $4,500 project minimum. See the full list, including stairs, custom finishing techniques and other services, on our pricing page, and learn about our sanding and refinishing and installation services.
Quick Answers
How much does it cost to refinish hardwood floors in NYC?
Our sand and refinish service starts at $8.99 per square foot with three coats of Bona finish, with a $4,500 project minimum. A sandless buff and recoat starts at $3 per square foot.
How much does hardwood floor installation cost in NYC?
Installation of prefinished engineered or solid wood starts at $9.88 per square foot. Installing, sanding and finishing site-finished flooring starts at $16.99 per square foot.
Is there a minimum project size?
Yes. Most refinishing and installation services have a $4,500 minimum.
How do I get an exact price?
Book a virtual consultation and send room sizes, the service you want and photos. We reply with a free estimate by email.
Contact New York City Wood Floors
Email: joe@hugginsflooring.com
Phone Number: 908-232-6600
Address: 406B West Broad Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090