Baseboard Installation Cost
Baseboard Installation costs most homeowners between$8.96 and $14 per linear foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full baseboard installation cost guide βNational β per linear foot
$8.96 β $14
Typical average: $11
Cost per linear foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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$448 β $686
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Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Baseboard Cost | $0.11β$0.18 | 1% |
| Baseboard Installation Labor, Basic | $2.74β$4.54 | 33% |
| Baseboard Installation Job Supplies | $0.01β$0.01 | 0% |
| Baseboard Installation Equipment Allowance | $3.76β$6.01 | 44% |
| Option: Remove Molding | $0.03β$0.17 | 1% |
| Baseboard Debris Disposal | $2.31β$2.80 | 20% |
Baseboard Installation cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $11β$16 | +19% |
| San Jose, CA | $10β$16 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $10β$16 | +15% |
| Seattle, WA | $10β$16 | +13% |
| Chicago, IL | $9.89β$15 | +11% |
| Boston, MA | $9.89β$15 | +11% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $9.70β$15 | +9% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $9.50β$15 | +6% |
| San Diego, CA | $9.50β$15 | +6% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $9.50β$15 | +6% |
| Columbus, OH | $8.85β$14 | -1% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $8.77β$13 | -2% |
| Denver, CO | $8.77β$13 | -2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $8.60β$13 | -4% |
| Houston, TX | $8.52β$13 | -5% |
| Dallas, TX | $8.52β$13 | -5% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $8.48β$13 | -6% |
| Miami, FL | $8.48β$13 | -6% |
| San Antonio, TX | $8.45β$13 | -6% |
| Austin, TX | $8.42β$13 | -6% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does baseboard installation cost?
Nationally, baseboard installation typically costs $8.96β$14 per linear foot, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in baseboard installation cost?
A typical job breaks down into baseboard cost, baseboard installation labor, basic, baseboard installation job supplies, baseboard installation equipment allowance, option: remove molding, baseboard debris disposal. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does baseboard installation cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($11β$16) and lowest in Austin, TX ($8.42β$13), driven by local labor and disposal rates.