Hardwood: depends on if it is nail/glue/staple/cleat and if it is factory finish or site finished. Travertine tile: depends on if it is the "real stone" (needs stone mason not a tile setter) or if it is travertine mimic tile (porcelain tile/ceramic tile).

Where you live makes a huge difference. In Canada our labour rates are high (like NY City). Much of the USA has very depressed labour rates. The closer you are to the Mexican border, the lower your labour rates.

In essence, we don't have enough information about your flooring to give an estimate. The hardwood could be as low as $2.50/sf or as high as $7/sf (not including materials). The "travertine" could be as low as $6/sf or as high as $15/sf (materials extra). These are Canadian rates...you could be higher or you could be lower.

Hardwood is 3-5$ sq ft in my area

Thank you!! This is VERY helpful, I live in San Diego. I only have quote for hardwood right now, one for $3.25 PPSF, the other for $7+ PPSF, quite a difference.

I love those patterned travertine tiles, though the cost of installation may change my mind...

So we aren't completely out to lunch with our pricing. I'm guessing the travertine is the $7/sf...

Cancork - the $7 PPSF was for wood too. I haven't got a quote for travertine locally yet, but now I have some idea :-) Thx!

And you know not to hire Mr. Lowball + a change order to fix the slab like it should be is now over $10.