DonereelHow much does flooring fitting cost in 2026?
Updated November 2026 · UK prices
Fitting laminate in the UK usually costs about £12 to £25 per m² in labour in 2026, and LVT (luxury vinyl) about £15 to £30 per m². With materials, most floors come to roughly £22 to £65 per m² supplied and fitted.
| Item | Typical 2026 cost |
|---|---|
| Laminate fitting (labour, per m²) | £12 – £25 |
| Laminate supplied and fitted (per m²) | £22 – £65 |
| LVT fitting (labour, per m²) | £15 – £30 |
| LVT material (per m²) | £15 – £60 |
| Engineered wood fitting (per m²) | £18 – £30 |
| Flooring fitter day rate | £220 – £380 a day |
Ballpark figures including VAT where charged. Every job is different: get a written quote.
What pushes the price up
- Subfloor preparation: levelling an uneven floor can add as much again as the fitting.
- Glue-down LVT and patterns like herringbone take longer than click planks.
- Lots of doorways, cuts, stairs and trims.
- Removing and disposing of the old floor.
Laminate or LVT?
Laminate is usually cheaper and good for living rooms and bedrooms. LVT is waterproof and quieter underfoot, so it suits kitchens, bathrooms and hallways better.
How to choose a flooring fitter
- Look at their finished floors: tight joins, neat edges at skirting and clean door thresholds.
- Ask whether underlay, levelling, trims and waste removal are included.
- Get the price per m² and the total in writing.
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Questions
How much does it cost to fit laminate per m² in the UK?
About £12 to £25 per m² for labour in 2026, or roughly £22 to £65 per m² supplied and fitted.
How much does LVT fitting cost?
Usually £15 to £30 per m² for labour, more for glue-down or herringbone, plus £15 to £60 per m² for the LVT itself.
Do I need the floor levelled first?
Often, yes. An uneven subfloor makes boards move and gap, so good fitters check and level it first.
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