How much does flooring cost in the UK?
Most flooring jobs in the UK cost between £150 and £900. The median is £525.
Typical prices for flooring in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What you get for that
Laminate, vinyl, carpet fitting.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Laminate in one bedroom | £150 to £260 |
| Engineered wood in a living room | £350 to £550 |
| Whole flat, laminate throughout | £600 to £900 |
What changes the price for flooring
- Floor type. Click laminate is the quickest to fit. Sheet vinyl, carpet with gripper and engineered wood each take longer, and herringbone takes far longer again.
- Subfloor condition. Uneven floorboards or a dipping concrete floor need levelling or ply first. Laying on a poor subfloor is why new floors squeak, gap or lift.
- Lifting the old floor. Taking up old carpet is quick. Removing glued vinyl or old tiles and disposing of them is a job on its own.
- Doors, thresholds and stairs. Doors often need trimming to clear the new floor. Stairs are priced per step and cost much more per square metre than a flat room.
What is usually included
- Labour and fitting tools
- Laying the underlay you supply or agree
- Door bars and threshold strips, usually
And what is usually not
- The flooring and underlay, unless quoted
- Levelling compound or ply for a poor subfloor
- Moving heavy furniture and appliances
- Disposal of the old floor, unless agreed
The one thing that saves the most money
If you live in a flat, read your lease before you choose. Many leases require carpet or a specific acoustic underlay under hard floors, and freeholders can make you take up a floor that breaks the rule.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified flooring taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post a flooring taskBrowse flooring taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a £525 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | £564.95 | £525 |
| Tasker receives | £399 | £509.57 |
| Platform fees | £165.95 | £15.43 |
Every fee is shown on the offer before you accept it, so the total above is the total you pay. All fees.
Common questions
How much does flooring cost in the UK?
£150 to £900 for most jobs, with a median of £525. Typical prices for flooring in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What makes flooring more expensive?
Size and access are the two biggest factors, followed by urgency. Same-day and weekend work carries a premium, and anything above ground-floor level or requiring specialist equipment costs more. Materials, waste disposal and parking are often quoted separately, so check what is included.
How do I get an accurate price?
Post the job with photos, measurements and access details, and you will get fixed-price offers rather than estimates. Posting is free and there is no booking fee, so comparing three or four offers costs you nothing.
Should I pay per hour or a fixed price?
A fixed price for the whole job puts the risk of it overrunning on the tasker rather than on you. That is why every offer on Taskerama is a fixed total.