You just signed a lease or closed on a home — and the floors need work. Maybe it’s carpet that’s seen better days, hardwood with scratches and dull finish, or builder-grade vinyl that looks cheap. The first question is always: what’s this going to cost me?
The typical answer: call three contractors, schedule three visits, and wait a week for numbers. When you’re trying to move in and get settled, that’s the last thing you want to deal with.
I’m a flooring contractor in Atlanta, and I built a free tool that lets you skip all of that.
Build Your Own Flooring Quote in 60 Seconds
The Oakerds Quote Calculator works on your phone. You check what you need — remove old flooring, install something new, refinish existing hardwood — pick your materials, enter your square footage, and get a real price. No account, no phone call, no email.
Here’s what you can price:
- Demo old flooring — carpet, hardwood, tile, LVP removal
- Hardwood installation — solid or engineered, multiple species and widths
- LVP (luxury vinyl plank) — the go-to for rentals and high-traffic areas
- Carpet — by face weight (budget to premium)
- Tile
- Hardwood refinishing — if you’ve got hardwood hiding under old carpet (more common than you’d think)
- Stair treads, quarter round, all the trim
The real power: you can combine everything in one estimate. Demo the carpet in the bedrooms, refinish the hardwood underneath, and install LVP in the kitchen — one total.
Why This Matters for Move-Ins
When you’re moving into a new place, timing is everything. The best time to do flooring is before your furniture goes in. But you can’t commit to a flooring project without knowing the cost, and you can’t wait two weeks for contractor quotes when your lease starts in ten days.
The calculator gives you a number in 60 seconds. If it fits your budget, you claim the quote and we schedule the work around your move-in date.
The Numbers Are Real
This isn’t a generic “flooring costs $3-15 per square foot” range from a national website. The prices come from our actual rates in the Atlanta market, updated when material costs change. Oak prices doubled during COVID — the calculator reflects current pricing, not outdated averages.
Claim Your Quote
After you build your estimate, enter your name, phone, and zip code. We create a real, line-by-line quote and text you a link to view it.
No pressure. Your quote sits in our system until you’re ready. If you want exact numbers, we’ll come measure in person for free — and if the final price changes (usually less than 10%), we explain why before you commit.
Hidden Hardwood? Check Before You Carpet
Here’s something a lot of renters and new homeowners don’t know: many Atlanta homes built before 2000 have original hardwood floors hidden under carpet. Before you spend money on new flooring, it’s worth pulling back a corner of carpet in a closet to check. If there’s hardwood underneath, refinishing it is almost always cheaper and better-looking than installing something new.
The calculator lets you price both scenarios — “install new LVP over everything” vs. “demo carpet + refinish the hardwood” — so you can compare before calling anyone.
Try It
If you’re moving into a new place and the floors need work, start here: oakerds.com/quote-calculator
60 seconds, no phone call, free. Build your quote from wherever you are.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The quote is based on real Atlanta pricing and is typically within 10% of the final cost after in-person measurements.
No, you can build a full estimate without creating an account or entering any personal information.
You can estimate costs for demo, hardwood installation, LVP, carpet, tile, refinishing, and trim work.
Most users can generate a detailed flooring quote in about 60 seconds.
Yes, the calculator allows you to mix materials and services into a single total price.
No, the quote is not binding—you can review it and decide later without any obligation.
You’ll receive a detailed, line-by-line version via text, and you can schedule work if you’re ready.
Yes, free in-person measurements are available to confirm final pricing before starting the project.
In many cases, yes—especially if you already have hardwood under existing carpet.
You can use it for a rough estimate, but pricing is most accurate for homes in the Atlanta area.
Alex Veit is the owner of Oakerds Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Marietta, GA. With 4.9 stars from 200+ Google reviews, Oakerds serves 30+ cities across metro Atlanta with hardwood refinishing, installation, LVP, carpet, and tile.
