What is the cost to replace all the flooring in a three-bedroom NB home?

Replacing all the flooring in a typical three-bedroom New Brunswick home costs between $12,000 and $35,000, with most NB homeowners landing in the $15,000–$25,000 range. The wide spread reflects the enormous difference between budget-friendly laminate or LVP throughout versus hardwood on the main floor with tile in bathrooms — and everything in between.

To break this down practically, consider a typical NB three-bedroom home with approximately 1,200–1,500 square feet of total floor space: a main floor with kitchen, living room, dining area, and hallway (700–900 square feet), three bedrooms (450–600 square feet combined), and one to two bathrooms (80–150 square feet combined). Here's what different approaches cost in the NB market:

Budget approach — laminate or LVP throughout with carpet in bedrooms. Quality laminate runs $4–$8 per square foot fully installed, LVP runs $5–$12 per square foot, and carpet with underpad costs $4–$8 per square foot. Total for a 1,300 square foot home: $8,000–$15,000 including removal of old flooring, subfloor prep, transitions, and baseboards.

Mid-range approach — engineered hardwood on the main floor, carpet in bedrooms, porcelain tile in bathrooms. Engineered hardwood runs $6–$14 per square foot fully installed, carpet $4–$8, and tile $9–$20. Total: $15,000–$25,000 — this is the most common approach for NB homeowners doing a full-home renovation.

Premium approach — solid hardwood on the main floor, quality carpet or hardwood in bedrooms, natural stone or large-format porcelain in bathrooms. Total: $22,000–$35,000+ depending on species, stone selection, and bathroom complexity.

Every whole-home project includes costs beyond the flooring itself. Old flooring removal ($1–$4 per square foot across the entire house adds $1,300–$6,000). Subfloor preparation is often needed in older NB homes, especially pre-1970s properties with original board subfloors that need plywood overlays. Transition strips between every room and flooring type change ($15–$50 each — a whole home might need 8–15 transitions). Baseboard removal and reinstallation across an entire home runs $1,000–$2,500. Furniture moving adds $400–$1,200 for a full house. And if your home has pre-1986 vinyl flooring in kitchens or bathrooms, asbestos testing ($25–$50 per sample) should happen before any removal begins.

NB's Maritime climate should guide your material choices room by room. Use waterproof materials (LVP, tile) in bathrooms, kitchens, and entryways where water, snow, and humidity are constant. If you want hardwood on the main floor, engineered hardwood handles NB's seasonal humidity swings better than solid. Keep carpet for bedrooms where its warmth matters most during the long heating season. And if your home has a finished basement, waterproof LVP or carpet tiles with moisture-resistant backing are the safest choices.

A project of this scope — multiple flooring types, room-by-room transitions, subfloor work throughout — benefits enormously from professional installation. Many NB flooring contractors offer whole-home pricing that brings the per-square-foot cost down compared to doing rooms individually. Get at least three quotes and ask each contractor to provide a room-by-room breakdown. Browse flooring contractors in your area through the New Brunswick Construction Network directory to find professionals who can handle a complete home reflooring project.

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Looking for experienced contractors? The New Brunswick Construction Network connects homeowners with qualified professionals:

• Thirty Four Renovations
• FRS Flooring Solutions
• M&L Commercial and residential services
• The Garbage Guys Ltd
• First united design & construction inc.