Hardwood flooring is the most timeless, most appreciated flooring upgrade you can make in a Texas home. It adds warmth, character, and resale value that few other improvements can match. But the cost of hardwood installation varies enormously — from under $6/sq ft for basic engineered products to over $20/sq ft for premium solid hardwood with complex installation patterns.

As a Wylie-based flooring company that installs both solid and engineered hardwood throughout DFW, we're going to give you the real numbers that apply to our local market — not national averages that often run 15–30% below actual DFW pricing.

Hardwood Flooring Price Ranges (DFW Market, 2025)

Solid Hardwood vs. Engineered Hardwood: Which Should You Choose in Texas?

This is one of the most common questions we answer during free estimates in Wylie and DFW. Here's the honest answer:

For most Texas homes, engineered hardwood is the better choice.Here's why:

• Humidity stability: Texas heat and humidity cause solid hardwood to expand and contract significantly. Engineered hardwood, with its plywood core, is much more dimensionally stable and less likely to gap, cup, or warp with seasonal changes.
• Installation versatility: Solid hardwood requires nail-down installation over a wood subfloor, and cannot be installed over concrete. Engineered hardwood can be glued, nailed, or floated over most subfloors, including concrete slabs — which many Texas homes have.
• Cost: Engineered hardwood is typically 20–40% less expensive than comparable solid hardwood for both materials and installation.

Solid hardwood makes sense if you want to sand and refinish the floors multiple times over the life of the home (solid hardwood can be refinished 5–7 times; engineered typically 2–3 times depending on veneer thickness). If you're planning to stay in your home long-term and love the authenticity of genuine solid hardwood, it remains the gold standard.

What's Included in a Hardwood Installation Quote?

When you get a hardwood installation quote from At Home Flooring Solutions, here's what's included:

• Materials (hardwood planks + any required underlayment)
• Professional nail-down or glue-down installation
• Free furniture moving
• Transition strips at doorways
• Job site cleanup

Quoted separately (varies by home):

• Subfloor preparation, repair, or leveling
• Removal of existing flooring (tile, hardwood — carpet removal is free)
• New baseboard installation
• Stair installation

Sample Project Costs for Wylie Homes

Here are realistic total project costs for common hardwood projects in Wylie, TX:

• Living room (350 sq ft), engineered oak: $2,100–$4,725
• Living + dining (600 sq ft), engineered oak: $3,600–$8,100
• Whole first floor (900 sq ft), mid-range engineered hardwood: $7,200–$12,150
• Master bedroom (200 sq ft), premium solid white oak: $2,500–$4,200
• Hardwood refinishing — whole first floor (900 sq ft): $2,250–$4,950

The Case for Hardwood Refinishing First

If you have existing hardwood floors that are scratched, dull, or worn but structurally sound, refinishing is significantly more cost-effective than replacement. At $2.50–$5.50/sq ft total (compared to $8–$14+ for new engineered hardwood), refinishing can bring floors back to beautiful condition for a fraction of replacement cost.

During your free estimate, we assess your existing floors honestly. If refinishing will give you the result you want, we'll tell you — even if replacement is the more profitable option for us. That's how we've built a 5.0-star reputation in Wylie and DFW.

Hardwood vs. LVP Cost Comparison

Many Wylie homeowners are deciding between hardwood and LVP. Here's the honest comparison:

• LVP (installed): $4.00–$9.50/sq ft — waterproof, more durable against scratches, lower maintenance
• Engineered hardwood (installed): $8.00–$13.50/sq ft — real wood feel and look, can be refinished, better resale perception

The right choice depends on your household. Pets, kids, and high moisture exposure? LVP may be the smarter investment. Long-term home, formal spaces, and premium feel matter? Engineered hardwood delivers what LVP cannot — the genuine warmth and refinishability of real wood.

Read our full comparison: Hardwood vs. LVP — Which Is Better for Your Home?

Getting an Accurate Hardwood Quote in Wylie

The most important step in your hardwood project is a professional in-home estimate. Subfloor condition is the biggest wildcard in hardwood pricing — a home with an uneven or damaged subfloor will require prep work that significantly affects the total cost. You can't know this without looking.

We offer free in-home estimates throughout Wylie, Plano, Garland, Murphy, Sachse, Rowlett, and Rockwall. We assess your subfloor, bring hardwood samples, and give you a transparent itemized quote — including exactly what's covered and what's not.

For projects over a certain threshold, our 12-month interest-free financing can help spread the cost without any interest charges.