Luxury vinyl plank (LVP)Luxury vinyl plank
Fully waterproof and comfortable underfoot. The most requested floor for canal homes, rentals and houses with pets.Waterproof and comfortable. Ideal for canal homes and pets.
Flooring contractor · Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral Flooring, installed to an elite standard.
Luxury vinyl plank, tile, hardwood and laminate, laid over a slab that has been tested, leveled and prepped for Southwest Florida humidity. One crew from tear-out to the last transition strip.LVP, tile, hardwood and laminate, laid over a slab that’s been tested and prepped for Florida humidity.
- Family-run in Southwest Florida since 1996
- Free in-home measure and written estimate
- Slab moisture test before any floor goes down
- Old flooring removed and hauled away
Prefer to talk it through? Call (239) 518-2976
Permit checked firstWith Cape Coral’s Building Division
Free in-home measureWritten, line-item estimate
Moisture-tested slabsChecked before install day
Tear-out & haul-awayOld floor gone, site swept
The sample board
Flooring we install in Cape Coral homes
Not sure which one suits your house? We bring samples to the estimate so you can see them in your own light.We bring samples to the estimate so you can see them in your own light.
Porcelain & ceramic tile
Cool, hard-wearing and unbothered by water. Large-format porcelain set flat, with tight, even grout lines.Cool, hard-wearing and unbothered by water.
Wood-look tile
The grain of hardwood with the durability of porcelain. A strong choice for lanais and whole-house installs.Hardwood grain with porcelain durability.
Engineered hardwood
Real wood on a stable core that copes with Florida humidity far better than solid plank. Glued down over a sealed slab.Real wood on a core that copes with humidity.
Laminate
A budget-friendly wood look for bedrooms and living areas, in water-resistant lines suited to this climate.A budget-friendly wood look, water-resistant lines.
Natural stone & travertineStone & travertine
Travertine and marble laid, filled and sealed properly, for entries, great rooms and covered outdoor living.Laid, filled and sealed properly.
Flooring services
Everything between your old floor and your new one
Most flooring problems start underneath. We handle the prep work other installers skip or subcontract, so the finished floor stays flat, quiet and dry.Most flooring problems start underneath. We handle the prep other installers skip.
- 01
New flooring installation
Single rooms to whole-house installs in plank, tile, wood and stone.Single rooms to whole-house installs.
- 02
Old floor removal & haul-away
Tile, carpet, glued wood and thinset taken up with dust-controlled equipment.Tile, carpet and thinset, dust-controlled.
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Slab prep & floor leveling
Grinding high spots, filling low ones and repairing cracks before anything is laid.High spots ground, low spots filled, cracks repaired.
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Moisture testing & vapor barriers
Readings taken on your slab, with the right barrier or sealer specified for the floor you chose.Readings on your slab, the right barrier specified.
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Water-damaged floor replacement
Storm, leak and flood-damaged flooring pulled, dried out and replaced, with documentation for your insurer.Storm, leak and flood damage, documented for insurers.
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Baseboards, trim & transitions
New baseboards, door undercuts, stair noses and clean transitions between rooms.Baseboards, door undercuts and stair noses.
Estimated prices
What flooring installation costs in Cape Coral
Installed prices per square foot on a sound slab, before tear-out. Your written quote replaces these once we’ve measured.
Luxury vinyl plank
$4–$9 per sq ft
Click-lock or glue-down, standard underlayment.
Porcelain & ceramic tile
$8–$16 per sq ft
Up to about 24-inch tile, thinset and grout.
Engineered hardwood
$8–$16 per sq ft
Glued to a tested, sealed slab.
Old tile removal
$3–$6 per sq ft
Tile on thinset, taken up and hauled away.
These prices are estimates, not quotes. Slab prep, stairs and furniture moving are priced separately.Full Cape Coral flooring cost guide →
Built for Southwest Florida
Why floors fail here, and what we do about it
Moisture rising through the slab
Homes here sit on concrete close to the water table. We test the slab and seal it where needed so adhesive holds and planks don’t cup.We test the slab and seal it where needed so adhesive holds and planks don’t cup.
Humidity and seasonal homes
A house closed up all summer swings in humidity. We acclimate materials and leave correct expansion gaps so the floor can move without buckling.Materials are acclimated and expansion gaps set so the floor can move without buckling.
Uneven slabs and hollow tile
Tile laid on an unleveled slab cracks and sounds hollow. We flatten the floor first and set tile with full mortar coverage.We flatten the floor first and set tile with full mortar coverage.
How it works
From first call to finished floor
- Step 1
Request an estimate
Send the form or call. We set a time that suits you to come out and measure.Send the form or call to set a time.
- Step 2
Measure and samples
We measure every room, check the slab and go through samples with you at home.We measure, check the slab and bring samples.
- Step 3
Written quote
Materials, prep, labor and haul-away listed line by line, with a start date.Line-by-line pricing with a start date.
- Step 4
Install and walkthrough
Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished floor with you before we leave.We install, clean up and walk the floor with you.
Service areas
Flooring installers across Cape Coral
We work in all four quadrants of the Cape and the neighboring communities across the river and the bridge.All four quadrants of the Cape and the communities next door.
- Southwest Cape CoralSW Cape Coral
- Southeast Cape CoralSE Cape Coral
- Northwest Cape CoralNW Cape Coral
- Northeast Cape CoralNE Cape Coral
- Cape Harbour
- Tarpon Point
- Yacht Club
- Pelican
- Burnt Store
- Fort Myers
- North Fort Myers
- Pine Island & Matlacha
- Estero
- Bonita Springs
FAQ
Cape Coral flooring questions
What is the best flooring for a Cape Coral home?
For most homes here it comes down to luxury vinyl plank or porcelain tile, because both shrug off water and humidity. Engineered hardwood works well too when the slab is tested and sealed first. We’ll tell you plainly if a product you like isn’t suited to your house.
How much does new flooring cost?
It depends on the material, the square footage and how much prep the slab needs. As a guide, installed luxury vinyl plank usually runs $4–$9 per sq ft and porcelain tile $8–$16, before tear-out; these are estimates. We measure in person and give you a written, line-item quote rather than a guess over the phone. See the full cost guide.
Do you remove the old tile or carpet?
Yes. Tear-out, thinset removal and haul-away are part of the job, and we use dust-controlled equipment for tile removal. How removal works.
How long does an installation take?
It varies with the size of the home, the material and the prep required. Your quote includes a start date and an expected number of working days.
Can you replace floors damaged by a flood or leak?Can you replace flood-damaged floors?
Yes. We remove the damaged flooring, confirm the slab is dry, and install the replacement. We can provide photos and an itemized quote for your insurance claim.
About us
A local flooring crew that sweats the prep
Cape Coral Elite Flooring is a locally run installation company serving homeowners across the Cape. We install the floor ourselves instead of handing your job to whoever is available that week.Cape Coral Elite Flooring is a locally run installation company. We install the floor ourselves instead of handing your job to whoever is available that week.
“Elite” to us means the parts you never see: a flat slab, the right moisture barrier, straight layout lines and cuts that sit tight to the wall. Get those right and the floor looks good for a very long time.“Elite” to us means the parts you never see: a flat slab, the right moisture barrier and cuts that sit tight to the wall.
The family behind our crew has been laying floors in Southwest Florida since 1996, with more than two million square feet put down in homes and businesses from Lee County to Collier. The owner still comes out to every job and takes your questions directly, so nothing gets lost between the estimate and install day.The family behind our crew has laid floors in Southwest Florida since 1996: more than two million square feet so far. The owner still comes out to every job. More about how we work
Get My Free EstimateReady for a new floor?
Book a free in-home measure anywhere in Cape Coral. We’ll bring the samples.