Flooring budget estimator
Estimate the full supply-and-fit budget for new flooring — for a materials-only pack quantity, use the Build flooring quantity calculator instead.
Result
Estimated budget
How to use this calculator
- Measure the floor area.
- Enter a supply-and-fit rate per m² for your chosen flooring type — the default is a rough mid-range laminate/vinyl figure.
- Read the estimated total budget.
Assumptions
- The default £35/m² is a rough illustrative mid-range laminate/vinyl supply-and-fit figure — solid wood, engineered wood and natural stone typically cost significantly more.
Technical details: what the fields mean
- Floor area
areaM2 - Total floor area, in square metres.
- Supply + fit rate (check local quotes)
costPerM2Gbp - Combined material and fitting rate per m² — varies enormously by flooring type (laminate vs. engineered wood vs. tile) and region.
- Waste allowance
wastePercent - Extra material for cuts and waste, built into the budget.
Methodology
Total budget = area × (1 + waste%) × supply-and-fit rate per m².
Worked example
18m² room at £35/m², 10% waste
Inputs: areaM2=18, costPerM2Gbp=35, wastePercent=10
Result: £693 estimated budget
Practical guidance
- If you're fitting flooring yourself, use the Build flooring quantity calculator for a materials-only pack count instead.
- Subfloor preparation (levelling, damp-proofing) is often priced separately — check what's included in any quote.
Common mistakes
- Using a laminate/vinyl default rate for a much pricier flooring type like engineered wood or natural stone.
FAQs
How much does it cost to fit flooring in an 18m² room?
At a rough £35/m² supply-and-fit rate with 10% waste, about £693 — get local quotes for your specific flooring type.