Price Guide
How Much Does a Flooring Specialist Really Cost?
Compare prices for 12 services across 342 UK locations. Data-driven pricing updated for .
National pricing
Flooring Specialist Prices
National average prices. Select a city below for local pricing.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
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| Laminate Flooring (Per Room) | £300 | £550 | £900 | 1 day |
| Supplying and fitting laminate flooring in a single room including the cushioned layer underneath, edge trim, and strips across doorways. Price based on an average room. Includes moving lightweight furniture. What affects the price
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| Engineered Wood Flooring | £500 | £900 | £1,500 | 1-2 days |
| Supplying and fitting engineered wood flooring in a room. Engineered wood has a real wood surface on a stable base, so it looks like solid wood but handles temperature changes better. Includes the underlay, fitting, edge trim, and doorway strips. What affects the price
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| Solid Hardwood Flooring | £800 | £1,400 | £2,500 | 2-3 days |
| Supplying and fitting solid hardwood floorboards. These are nailed or glued directly to the floor and then sanded smooth and finished with varnish or oil. The most premium flooring option and can be sanded and refinished many times over the years. What affects the price
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| Vinyl/LVT Flooring | £350 | £650 | £1,100 | 1 day |
| Supplying and fitting luxury vinyl flooring — realistic-looking planks or tiles that are waterproof, durable, and softer underfoot than real wood or stone. Includes preparing the floor underneath, fitting, and edge trims. Price based on 15-20 square metres. What affects the price
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| Carpet Fitting (Per Room) | £80 | £150 | £250 | 1-2 hours |
| Fitting carpet in a single room including the strips that hold the carpet in place around the edges, the cushioned underlay, and a strip across the doorway. Price is for fitting only — the carpet itself is not included. What affects the price
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| Underlay Replacement | £100 | £200 | £350 | 1-2 hours |
| Removing old underlay and fitting new underlay beneath carpet or laminate flooring. Price per room based on 12-16m². Includes disposal of old underlay. What affects the price
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| Floor Sanding and Varnishing | £300 | £550 | £900 | 1-2 days |
| Sanding and refinishing an existing wooden floor. Includes coarse, medium and fine sanding passes, filling gaps, and applying two to three coats of varnish or oil. Price based on 15-20m². What affects the price
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| Tile Floor Removal | £200 | £400 | £700 | Half day to 1 day |
| Removing existing floor tiles and preparing the floor for new flooring. Includes chipping off the old tiles, scraping away the adhesive underneath, and levelling. Price based on 10-15 square metres. What affects the price
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| Subfloor Preparation and Levelling | £200 | £400 | £750 | Half day to 1 day |
| Preparing and levelling the floor underneath before new flooring is laid. An uneven floor will cause tiles to crack or laminate to bounce, so it needs to be flat first. May involve pouring levelling compound or laying plywood sheets on top. What affects the price
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| Stair Carpet Fitting | £100 | £200 | £350 | 2-3 hours |
| Fitting carpet on a standard straight staircase with up to 13 steps. Includes the strips that hold the carpet in place, underlay, and securing at the top and bottom. Fitting only — the carpet itself is not included. What affects the price
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| Commercial Vinyl Flooring | £600 | £1,100 | £2,000 | 1-2 days |
| Supplying and fitting tough, commercial-grade vinyl flooring for shops, offices, or other busy areas. Includes preparing the floor, gluing the vinyl down, and welding the joins to make them waterproof and hygienic. Price based on 20-30 square metres. What affects the price
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| Herringbone Parquet Installation | £800 | £1,400 | £2,400 | 2-3 days |
| Installing herringbone or chevron pattern parquet flooring in engineered or solid wood. Includes setting out the pattern, adhesive or nail-down fixing, sanding and finishing. Price based on 15-20m². What affects the price
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Laminate Flooring (Per Room)
Low
£300
Average
£550
High
£900
1 day
More details
Supplying and fitting laminate flooring in a single room including the cushioned layer underneath, edge trim, and strips across doorways. Price based on an average room. Includes moving lightweight furniture.
What affects the price
- Room size and shape complexity
- Quality of laminate chosen (AC3 to AC5 rating)
- Whether old flooring needs removing first
- Number of doorways and pipe cuts required
Engineered Wood Flooring
Low
£500
Average
£900
High
£1,500
1-2 days
More details
Supplying and fitting engineered wood flooring in a room. Engineered wood has a real wood surface on a stable base, so it looks like solid wood but handles temperature changes better. Includes the underlay, fitting, edge trim, and doorway strips.
What affects the price
- Wood species and plank width (wider planks cost more)
- Installation method (floating, glued or nailed)
- Subfloor condition and preparation needed
- Finish type (lacquered, oiled, brushed)
Solid Hardwood Flooring
Low
£800
Average
£1,400
High
£2,500
2-3 days
More details
Supplying and fitting solid hardwood floorboards. These are nailed or glued directly to the floor and then sanded smooth and finished with varnish or oil. The most premium flooring option and can be sanded and refinished many times over the years.
What affects the price
- Wood species (oak, walnut, maple, ash)
- Board width and grade (rustic, prime, select)
- Subfloor preparation (must be level and dry)
- Finishing requirements (oil, lacquer, stain)
Vinyl/LVT Flooring
Low
£350
Average
£650
High
£1,100
1 day
More details
Supplying and fitting luxury vinyl flooring — realistic-looking planks or tiles that are waterproof, durable, and softer underfoot than real wood or stone. Includes preparing the floor underneath, fitting, and edge trims. Price based on 15-20 square metres.
What affects the price
- Type of vinyl (sheet vinyl, LVT planks, rigid core)
- Brand and thickness (Karndean, Amtico, budget ranges)
- Subfloor condition and levelling requirements
- Pattern layout (straight, herringbone, basket weave)
Carpet Fitting (Per Room)
Low
£80
Average
£150
High
£250
1-2 hours
More details
Fitting carpet in a single room including the strips that hold the carpet in place around the edges, the cushioned underlay, and a strip across the doorway. Price is for fitting only — the carpet itself is not included.
What affects the price
- Room size and shape
- Whether gripper rods and underlay need replacing
- Carpet type (loop pile, twist, velvet require different techniques)
- Furniture removal and refitting
Underlay Replacement
Low
£100
Average
£200
High
£350
1-2 hours
More details
Removing old underlay and fitting new underlay beneath carpet or laminate flooring. Price per room based on 12-16m². Includes disposal of old underlay.
What affects the price
- Room size and access
- Underlay type (foam, rubber crumb, felt, acoustic)
- Whether gripper rods also need replacing
- Subfloor condition beneath the old underlay
Floor Sanding and Varnishing
Low
£300
Average
£550
High
£900
1-2 days
More details
Sanding and refinishing an existing wooden floor. Includes coarse, medium and fine sanding passes, filling gaps, and applying two to three coats of varnish or oil. Price based on 15-20m².
What affects the price
- Floor area and condition of existing boards
- Number of sanding passes required
- Finish type (polyurethane varnish, hardwax oil, stain)
- Whether boards need replacing or gap-filling first
Tile Floor Removal
Low
£200
Average
£400
High
£700
Half day to 1 day
More details
Removing existing floor tiles and preparing the floor for new flooring. Includes chipping off the old tiles, scraping away the adhesive underneath, and levelling. Price based on 10-15 square metres.
What affects the price
- Area of tiles to be removed
- How firmly tiles are bonded to the subfloor
- Whether the subfloor needs levelling after removal
- Waste disposal method and local costs
Subfloor Preparation and Levelling
Low
£200
Average
£400
High
£750
Half day to 1 day
More details
Preparing and levelling the floor underneath before new flooring is laid. An uneven floor will cause tiles to crack or laminate to bounce, so it needs to be flat first. May involve pouring levelling compound or laying plywood sheets on top.
What affects the price
- Floor area and current condition
- Depth of levelling required (thin skim vs deep pour)
- Subfloor type (concrete screed, timber joists, chipboard)
- Whether plywood overlay boarding is needed
Stair Carpet Fitting
Low
£100
Average
£200
High
£350
2-3 hours
More details
Fitting carpet on a standard straight staircase with up to 13 steps. Includes the strips that hold the carpet in place, underlay, and securing at the top and bottom. Fitting only — the carpet itself is not included.
What affects the price
- Number of stairs and whether there are turns or landings
- Staircase width (standard or wide)
- Carpet type (some are harder to stretch on stairs)
- Whether stair rods or edge trims are fitted
Commercial Vinyl Flooring
Low
£600
Average
£1,100
High
£2,000
1-2 days
More details
Supplying and fitting tough, commercial-grade vinyl flooring for shops, offices, or other busy areas. Includes preparing the floor, gluing the vinyl down, and welding the joins to make them waterproof and hygienic. Price based on 20-30 square metres.
What affects the price
- Floor area and layout complexity
- Vinyl grade and slip rating required
- Subfloor condition and preparation needed
- Whether heat-welded seams are required for hygiene
Herringbone Parquet Installation
Low
£800
Average
£1,400
High
£2,400
2-3 days
More details
Installing herringbone or chevron pattern parquet flooring in engineered or solid wood. Includes setting out the pattern, adhesive or nail-down fixing, sanding and finishing. Price based on 15-20m².
What affects the price
- Wood species and block size
- Pattern type (herringbone, chevron, basket weave)
- Installation method (glued, nailed, floating)
- Subfloor preparation and levelling requirements
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Laminate Flooring (Per Room) by City
Average cost of laminate flooring (per room) across key UK cities.
Overview
What Does a Flooring Specialist Do?
A flooring specialist provides professional services covering flooring installation, repair and restoration for all floor types. They handle everything from routine maintenance and inspections to full installations and emergency repairs. Whether you need a small repair or a major project, hiring a qualified flooring specialist ensures the work is done safely, to code, and to a professional standard.
You should hire a flooring specialist whenever you need work that requires specialist skills, tools, or qualifications. Many types of flooring specialist work are regulated and must be carried out by a certified professional. Attempting DIY on regulated work can be dangerous, void your insurance, and create costly problems down the line.
Pricing for flooring specialist services depends on the complexity of what you need, the options chosen, and where you live in the UK. Simpler services sit at the lower end of the scale, while more involved or premium options will be significantly more expensive. The prices on this page give you a realistic range for each type of service so you know what to expect before getting quotes.
When hiring a flooring specialist, always get at least three quotes from different tradespeople. Read recent reviews and ask for references. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews. A reputable flooring specialist will be happy to provide a detailed breakdown of costs and explain exactly what is included in their quote.
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Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about flooring specialist costs in the UK.