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Cost to Replace Subfloor: OSB and Plywood Panel Prices for 2026
The cost to replace subfloor comes down to posted panel prices from four independent suppliers and the carpenter wage that rides on top. Here is what each one charges today.
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What does it cost to replace subfloor right now?
The cost to replace subfloor depends on the panel, not a national average. Posted OSB prices run $27.99 to $41.99 per 23/32 inch sheet. Posted plywood prices run $43.00 to $47.99 at the same thickness. Both cover 32 square feet, so material lands between $0.87 and $1.50 per square foot before labor and fasteners. Plan a 144 square foot room at $140 to $240 in panels, then add the carpenter’s wage.
What do suppliers post for the cost to replace subfloor?
Most lumberyards quote a panel by phone and print nothing. These four suppliers post a number.
| Publisher | Panel | Per 4 by 8 sheet | Captured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hills Flat Lumber (Grass Valley, CA) | OSB, 23/32 inch T&G, Gold Edge Premium | $27.99 | Sept 25, 2026. |
| Apex Flooring Supplies, LLC | OSB, 23/32 inch T&G, Premium | $39.99 | Sept 25, 2026. |
| Sutherlands (Harrisonville, MO) | OSB, 23/32 inch T&G, AdvanTech | $41.99 | Sept 25, 2026. |
| Slutsky Lumber | Plywood, 23/32 inch T&G, CDX | $43.00 | Sept 25, 2026. |
| Sutherlands (Kansas City, MO) | Plywood, 23/32 inch T&G, APA underlayment | $47.99 | Oct 9, 2026. |
Every price above is a posted 4 by 8 foot sheet at 23/32 inch thick, not a phone quote.
Why does plywood cost more than OSB for a subfloor?
Plywood is cross laminated veneer. OSB is compressed wood strands and resin. The veneer layup costs more, and it shows in the table above: plywood runs $43.00 to $47.99 against $27.99 to $41.99 for OSB. Some crews choose plywood anyway for moisture resistance.
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What rides on top of the panel price?
The panel price is not the bill. Fasteners, adhesive, and haul off for the old subfloor all add cost, and no supplier here posts a single figure for a full job. Price them from your own receipt. Labor is the bigger add, and it is sourced below.
| Occupation | Mean hourly wage | Median hourly wage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (BLS 47-2031) | $31.55 | $29.12 | BLS OEWS, May 2025. |
| Construction Laborers (BLS 47-2061) | $25.02 | $22.66 | BLS OEWS, May 2025. |
These are wages paid, not rates billed. Burden, overhead, and margin ride on top.
How do you price the cost to replace subfloor?
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Measure the floor and convert to sheets.
Length times width in feet, divided by 32 square feet per sheet, rounded up to a full sheet. A 144 square foot room needs 5 sheets.
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Pick OSB or plywood by the posted price, not a guess.
Check your supplier’s receipt against the range on this page: $27.99 to $41.99 for OSB, $43.00 to $47.99 for plywood, per 23/32 inch sheet.
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Add fasteners, adhesive, and the haul off as separate lines.
None of them carry a sourced number here, so price them from what your supplier actually charges.
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Price the labor line from the carpenter wage, not the panel price.
Carpenters earn a $31.55 mean hourly wage (BLS, May 2025). Burden, overhead, and margin ride on top before that number becomes your bid.
What does the crew cost on top of the panels?
Carpenters earn a $31.55 mean and $29.12 median hourly wage (BLS, May 2025). Those are wages paid, not rates billed. Our contractor hourly labor rates by trade page turns that wage into a number you can bill, burden and margin included.
SimplyWise Cost Estimator for a subfloor replacement.
SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns a job site photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Material, labor, and fee lines are editable. Enter your supplier’s panel price and send a branded quote the client signs to approve. It is $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr, about $20/mo on annual, with a 7-day free trial.
Keep reading.
- Cost to Install Flooring: what the finish floor runs once the subfloor underneath is sound.
- Flooring Cost Calculator: turn square footage into a materials and labor line.
Sources
Panel prices
- Hills Flat Lumber, 23/32 in OSB T&G Gold Edge Premium Subfloor, captured 2026-09-25.
- Apex Flooring Supplies, LLC, 23/32 in T&G Premium OSB Subfloor, captured 2026-09-25.
- Sutherlands, AdvanTech 3/4 in Tongue and Groove OSB Floor Board, captured 2026-09-25.
- Slutsky Lumber, 3/4 CDX Plywood, 23/32 in Sheathing, captured 2026-09-25.
- Sutherlands, APA Tongue and Groove Underlayment Plywood, 23/32 in, captured 2026-10-09.
Labor data
- BLS OEWS, May 2025 national estimates, 47-2031 and 47-2061, captured 2026-09-25.
Product
- SimplyWise Cost Estimator on the App Store, 4.8 rating, verified 2026-09-25.
Frequently asked questions about the cost to replace subfloor.
The price.
How much does it cost to replace subfloor in 2026?
The cost to replace subfloor comes from posted panel prices: a 23/32 inch OSB sheet runs $27.99 to $41.99, plywood runs $43.00 to $47.99, each covering 32 square feet. A 144 square foot room needs 5 sheets, so plan $140 to $240 for panels alone before labor.
The panels.
Is OSB or plywood cheaper for a subfloor replacement?
OSB is cheaper on every posted price here: $27.99 to $41.99 against $43.00 to $47.99 for plywood, both at 23/32 inch. Plywood costs more because of the veneer layup, and some crews choose it anyway for moisture resistance.
Estimating the job.
Can I measure a subfloor tear out with my phone camera instead of a tape?
Tape or wheel the room first and enter the dimensions. SimplyWise Cost Estimator then turns that job site photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. On a Pro iPhone, the room scan captures interior measurements with LiDAR. Every line stays editable.
What does labor cost on top of the panel price?
Carpenters earn a $31.55 mean hourly wage, construction laborers $25.02 (BLS, May 2025). Those are wages paid, not rates billed; burden and margin ride on top.
Does SimplyWise Cost Estimator price a subfloor job by the sheet?
It builds material, labor, and fee line items, each with unit, quantity, and price per unit. Enter your supplier’s panel price and set the labor line from your own rate. Send a branded quote the client signs to approve. Pricing is $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr, with a 7-day free trial.
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