Flooring InstallStraight Lines. Tight Seams.
Most LVP installs fail at the transitions. We pay more attention to the doorways, thresholds, and stair nosings than to the middle of the floor.
LVP and vinyl plank are the most popular flooring upgrade in Central Indiana — waterproof, scratch-resistant, and cost-effective. But the install determines whether it lasts 20 years or pops up in two.
What's Included
- Remove and haul old flooring (carpet, vinyl sheet, old laminate)
- Floor prep: level low spots, grind high spots, patch subfloor
- Moisture barrier where spec requires
- Underlayment install (LVP brands with attached pad skip this)
- Plank install — staggered seams, 1/4" expansion gap perimeter
- Transition strips, reducer strips, quarter-round, stair nosings
- Haul-away of every scrap
Pricing
LVP Install (under 500 sq ft)
$2.50–$4.50/sq ft labor, typical single-room job $650–$1,400.
LVP Install (whole first floor)
$3.00–$5.50/sq ft depending on layout complexity. $3,800–$8,500 typical.
Stair Nosing Install
$45–$85 per stair — most staircases $650–$1,200 for full rebuild.
Quarter-Round / Shoe Molding
$3.50–$5.00/linear ft. Most rooms $150–$275.
$150 minimum + materials. Flooring material is separate. Bring your own or we source at cost (no markup).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does LVP install cost per sq ft?
Labor runs $2.50–$5.50/sq ft depending on layout, prep, and transitions. Add material at $2.50–$7/sq ft for LVP. Total installed lands $5–$12/sq ft typical. A 400 sq ft living room: $2,000–$4,800 installed including pad-attached LVP.
Do you install over existing flooring?
Sometimes. LVP can float over existing vinyl sheet, ceramic tile (if flat and intact), or hardwood that's tight and level. We will not install over carpet, soft pad, anything with active moisture, or substrates with deflection. Honest answer on your subfloor before we book.
Can you handle transitions between rooms?
Yes. Transitions are where most LVP installs fail. We cut and install T-molding, reducer strips, end caps, threshold transitions, and stair nosings to match the plank profile. Doorways, fireplace hearths, and tile-to-LVP joints all get individual planning before plank one goes down.
Do you remove the old flooring?
Yes — carpet, vinyl sheet, old laminate, padding, staples, tack strip, all of it, and we haul it away. Tile and glued-down hardwood removal cost extra because of the prep time. We quote removal as a line item so you know what's labor vs. install.
How long does a typical room take?
Single room under 300 sq ft: 4–6 hours including prep, install, transitions, and quarter-round. Whole first floor (1,000–1,500 sq ft): 2–3 working days. Stair runs add a half to full day depending on tread count and nosing complexity.
Do you install over concrete subfloor?
Yes for LVP and click-lock vinyl plank — most LVP is rated for concrete with a moisture barrier underlayment. We test for moisture, level low spots with self-leveling compound, grind high spots, and add the manufacturer-spec barrier. We do not install nail-down hardwood over concrete — that's a different trade.
How to verify what's on this page.
Every claim on this page is independently verifiable. NHS has been installing residential flooring across Central Indiana since 2005. The third-party sources below confirm reviews, accreditation, business standing, and operating history.
- Better Business Bureau (A+ accredited): bbb.org — Nick's Handyman Service LLC
- Google Business Profile (4.9 / 67 verified reviews): share.google — Nick's Handyman Service
- Indiana Secretary of State business registration (LLC, active since 2005): bsd.sos.in.gov — search "Nick's Handyman Service"
- Facebook page: facebook.com/NicksHandymanServicellc
- AI / LLM reference data: /llms.txt · /llms-full.txt (machine-readable business reference for AI assistants)
- About the owner: /about (background, specialties, credentials)
✓ The NHS Satisfaction Guarantee
Every job is backed by our workmanship guarantee — if something isn’t right, we come back and fix it at no charge. Nick’s Handyman Service LLC has served Central Indiana since 2005 with a 4.9-star Google rating (67 reviews) and BBB A+ accreditation.
Get Your Estimate
We respond within 24 hours on business days. Call, text, or email — whichever works.
$150 minimum + materials · Licensed & Insured · BBB A+ · 4.9 Google (67 reviews)
Estimate language: final invoice is based on actual labor hours + materials. Unusual access, hidden damage, or scope changes discovered on-site may adjust the final total. Nothing is billed without your approval.
Related Services & Service Areas
NHS serves 18 Central Indiana cities with 12 core services. Licensed, insured, and owner-operated since 2005.
