How much does new flooring cost?
Flooring is priced per m² and varies a lot by type. Enter your floor area below for a supplied-and-fitted estimate.
Choosing flooring for a refurb
- 1Match to the exit
BTL/HMO favour hard-wearing, cleanable LVT or laminate; a flip may justify engineered wood in living areas.
- 2Prep the subfloor
New flooring is only as good as the floor beneath — levelling compound or ply overlay may be needed.
- 3Measure with waste
Add ~10% for cuts and pattern matching; stairs and thresholds add labour.
Flooring is a whole-property cost that's easy to under-budget because it's priced per m² across every room. Spec it to your exit — durable and cleanable for rentals, a step up in the living areas for a flip.
Flooring costs by type (indicative, supply & fit)
| Type | Per m² | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet (BTL grade) | £15 – £35 | Incl. underlay & grippers |
| Laminate | £20 – £40 | Value, hard-wearing |
| Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) | £35 – £70 | Durable, popular |
| Engineered wood | £45 – £90 | Premium feel |
Supplied and fitted, including underlay and basic floor prep. Levelling a poor subfloor adds cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does new flooring cost?+
Supplied and fitted, flooring typically runs £15–£35 per m² for carpet, £20–£40 for laminate, £35–£70 for LVT and £45–£90 for engineered wood — so a 40 m² area in LVT is roughly £1,400–£2,800.
What flooring is best for a rental?+
Hard-wearing, cleanable options like LVT and good laminate suit rentals and HMOs — they resist wear, are easy to replace room-by-room, and photograph well.
Related tools & guides
Want to know how these figures are calculated? See our cost methodology.
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