If you’ve ever thought about refinishing your hardwood floors, installing new flooring, or replacing that worn-out carpet — you’ve probably wondered the same thing every homeowner wonders: how much is this actually going to cost?
The usual answer? “Call us for a free estimate.” Which means scheduling a visit, taking time off, letting a stranger into your house, and waiting days for a number that may or may not fit your budget. Multiply that by three contractors and you’ve spent a week just trying to get a price.
I’m a flooring contractor in Atlanta, and I got tired of watching homeowners go through that. So I built a tool that skips the whole process.
What the Calculator Does
The Oakerds Quote Calculator lets you build your own flooring estimate right on your phone. You check what you need — demo, new flooring, refinishing — pick your materials, enter your square footage, and see a real price based on the same rates we use on actual jobs.
Here’s what you can price out:
- Hardwood refinishing — sand, stain, and finish with oil or water-based polyurethane
- New hardwood installation — solid or engineered, red or white oak, multiple widths
- LVP (luxury vinyl plank) — different wear layers and thicknesses
- Carpet — by face weight
- Tile installation
- Demo/removal of existing flooring
- Stair treads, handrails, quarter round
You can combine services in one estimate. Refinishing the living room, installing LVP in the kitchen, and demoing carpet in the bedrooms? Check all three and see the total.
Real Pricing, Not Generic Estimates
The numbers aren’t pulled from a national database. They come from our actual project pricing in the Atlanta market, updated when our material costs change. For hardwood, material prices fluctuate — oak ballooned over 210% of its pre-COVID price before settling back down. The calculator pulls current costs so you’re always seeing today’s numbers.
What Happens When You Claim Your Quote
After you build your estimate, you can “Claim Your Quote” by entering your name, phone, and zip code. Here’s what happens:
- We create a real, line-by-line quote — the same format we use for every job
- You get a text with a link to view your detailed quote
- I get notified that a new lead came in
From there, you review the quote on your phone anytime. If the numbers work, reply to the text and I’ll schedule a free in-home visit to verify measurements and assess your floor’s condition. If the final number changes (and sometimes it does — usually by less than 10%), I’ll explain exactly why before you commit.
Why I’m Giving Away My Pricing
Most contractors guard their pricing. I get it — they don’t want to be undercut. But here’s what I’ve learned: the homeowners who know the price upfront and still call you are the best customers you’ll ever have.
They’re not price shopping. They already decided the number works — now they just want the right person for the job.
The calculator doesn’t replace an in-home estimate. Every floor is different, and factors like subfloor condition and moisture levels can only be assessed in person. But it gets you in the right neighborhood so you’re not flying blind.
The Catch
There isn’t one. The calculator is free, the quote is free, and the in-home assessment is free. You don’t even have to talk to anyone until you’re ready. Your quote sits in our system until you decide to move forward — no expiration, no pressure.
The only limitation: we serve the greater Atlanta metro area. If you’re outside that zone, you can still use the calculator to get a sense of pricing, but we won’t be able to do the work.
Try It Yourself
If you’ve been putting off a flooring project because you don’t know what it’ll cost, this takes 60 seconds: oakerds.com/quote-calculator
Build your quote from your couch. No phone call needed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It’s based on real project pricing in the Atlanta market, so it’s highly accurate, typically within about 10% of the final cost.
Yes, you can combine services like refinishing, installation, and demo to get a full project estimate in one quote.
No, you can build your estimate without creating an account or speaking to anyone.
You can estimate costs for hardwood, LVP, carpet, tile, and additional services like demo and stair work.
Yes, pricing is adjusted based on current material costs, ensuring you see up-to-date estimates.
You’ll receive a detailed, line-by-line quote via text, and the contractor is notified of your request.
No, the quote is completely free with no pressure to move forward.
Factors like subfloor condition or moisture issues can only be assessed during an in-home visit.
Yes, but it’s mainly designed for Atlanta pricing, so results may vary in other locations.
You can build and view your estimate in about 60 seconds directly from your phone.
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.
