Flooring Cost Guide: South Florida

What different flooring materials typically cost per square foot, installed, in South Florida.

The ranges below are general industry-typical figures, not Elbaz-verified project costs or a quote — actual pricing depends on your specific home, material selection, and scope. Request a free estimate for real numbers on your project.

Terrazzo Restoration

$17 – $110 per sq ft

The widest range of any flooring material here, because “terrazzo restoration” covers everything from a light grind-and-polish of existing terrazzo to full replacement of damaged sections. South Florida has an unusually large stock of original terrazzo in homes from the 1950s-70s, making restoration a distinctive, high-value option here compared to most of the country.

Tile

$10 – $31 per sq ft

Porcelain and ceramic tile costs vary with size, material grade, and installation pattern complexity. Large-format tile and intricate layouts (herringbone, mixed patterns) sit at the higher end of the range.

Hardwood

$6 – $25+ per sq ft

Solid hardwood generally costs more than engineered hardwood; exotic species and wider plank widths push toward the top of the range. Florida’s humidity makes engineered hardwood a common recommendation over solid hardwood in many applications.

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)

$4.50 – $12 per sq ft

A popular, water-resistant option for South Florida homes — generally the most budget-friendly material on this list while still offering a range of finishes that mimic wood or stone.

Laminate

$3 – $11 per sq ft

Typically the lowest-cost option per square foot, with a wide range of finishes available; less water-resistant than LVP, which matters for South Florida’s humidity and flood risk in ground-level spaces.

What Actually Drives the Price

Beyond the material itself: the condition of your existing subfloor (repair or leveling work adds cost), removal and disposal of old flooring, room shape and cut complexity, and whether moisture barriers or additional prep are needed — especially relevant in South Florida’s humidity and in ground-level or flood-zone spaces. A firm quote requires seeing the actual space.

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