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How Much Does it Cost to Lay Laminate Flooring?

The average cost of laying a laminate floor in the UK is between £320 and £2,600 - although labour fees may vary, depending on whereabouts you are based.

The overall price can also vary depending on the size of your space, the material, and quality of laminate you choose. The average job may be completed within 2 days, however, this again depends on the size of area and any additional complexities that may occur.

The price for a small room (measuring approximately 15m²) would begin at around £320 and can increase to £700. This price includes material and labour costs.

For a medium-sized room (of around 20m²) the prices begin at around £900 and increase to just over £1,500.

Labour costs will also affect the final budget required. However, this can vary by region and depend on the length of time required for the installation.

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Does the style of laminate you choose affect the cost?

When deciding on which style of laminate floor to install in your home, there are three main styles of laminate available as per below. However, there are also many other characteristics to consider that include thickness, AC rating, bevel style, varying water‑resistant, and many more.

• Embossed laminate
• Registered embossed laminate
• Hand scraped laminate

Depending on the finished look you require and your budget restraints, there are multiple varying types within the styles of floor to choose from.

Laminate Flooring Cost Per m²

If you are comparing quotes or planning a budget, it helps to reduce everything down to a clear cost per m². This makes it much easier to see whether you are being quoted for materials only, labour only, or a full supply-and-fit service.

The most standard laminate flooring jobs fall into the ranges below. These figures assume typical room shapes with no major subfloor repairs and are based on current installer prices.

• Materials only – Budget laminate boards usually start from around £5 to £10 per m², mid-range products are often £10 to £20 per m², and thicker or premium finishes can be £20 to £35 per m² or more.
• Labour only – For a straightforward straight-plank layout, most laminate floor fitters charge around £12 to £25 per m² for installation, with higher rates in London and for awkward rooms.
• Supply and fit – When you combine materials and labour, a realistic guide price is roughly £17 to £30 per m² for budget laminate, £25 to £40 per m² for mid-range, and £35 to £60 per m² for premium products.

The table below gives a breakdown of typical laminate flooring costs per m². You can then use these figures to estimate the total for your room by multiplying the cost per m² by the floor area.

These are guide prices. Your final laminate flooring cost per m² will depend on factors such as the size and shape of the room, how much preparation the subfloor needs, whether doors and skirting boards need adjusting, and where you live in the UK.

Laminate Flooring Prices

The table below shows the average laminate flooring costs for different room sizes. However, please note that prices can vary depending on the type and quality of laminate you choose, with the following reflecting total costs for both mid-range and premium options.

Laminate Flooring Cost by Materials

Faux Wood Laminate Flooring Cost

One of the most common laminate flooring styles is faux wood!

Faux wood flooring mimics a real solid wood floor. With modern advances in laminate flooring, the difference between solid wood and laminated flooring can be hard to tell.

So, how much does faux wood laminate cost?

The price of faux wood laminate flooring will begin at around £8 per m² and can increase to over £45 per m² depending on the style of wood chosen to mimic.

Oak faux wood flooring will cost around £25 per m², whereas a Brazilian rosewood will begin at around £33 per m².

Faux Tile Laminate Flooring Cost

Another very common style of laminate flooring is the faux tile floor!

Real tiles are usually made from a variety of materials, from ceramic to stone or even concrete.

However, a faux tile laminate floor is made from more cost-effective materials (often pressed wood or composite), greatly reducing the overall price.

Is faux tile laminate easy to install?

When using faux tile flooring, the installation is as easy as faux wood laminate flooring, with a very similar (if not identical) method.

How much is a faux tiled floor?

The average costs of faux tiles will begin at around £6 to £8 per m² and increase to £25 per m² for more elaborate designs.

For a luxury faux tiled floor, such as mimic marble or stone feel, prices will often begin at around £25 per m² and increase to £35 per m² installed.

Laminate Flooring Costs by Size

Laminate Flooring Cost for Small Room (15m²)

If you're planning on laying laminate into a single or small room, this work would often be considered a small job.

This is due to it only taking, on average, a single day to complete.

How much will a small room floor cost to laminate?

Prices for a small job begin as low as £120 for a cheap faux wood laminate. This price can increase to £500 for more elaborate styles of laminate, depending on the final look and dimensions of the floor required.

As a result, a standard small room measuring around 15m², with installation and finishing costs, would amount to around £320 to £700, on average.

Laminate Flooring Cost for Medium Room (25m²)

Installing laminate flooring into a large room or multiple small rooms (about 25m²+) would normally be classed as a medium job.

How much will this cost?

Prices for a medium job begin as low as £250 for a cost-effective lower quality faux wood laminate. This price will increase to around £750 for more luxury styles of laminate (such as faux stone), depending on the final look and specific sizing of the floors in question.

As a result, for a standard large space measuring around 25m² to 30m², with installation and finishing costs, it would amount to around £900 to £1,500 on average.

Laminate Flooring Cost for a Large Room (40m²)

Having laminate flooring fitted into an entire floor within a house is a big job. Providing an extremely high-quality aesthetic and great feel, premium-quality laminates would be the recommended choice for the very best look and longevity of this type of installation.

How much is that going to cost?

Premium quality flooring prices begin at around £1,250 for a 40m² space, while larger areas between 40m² and 100m² can increase to around £3,000 to £6,500.

This pricing is heavily dependent on the design of the laminate flooring chosen, the dimensions of the floor, the supplier of the laminate, and the chosen contractor undertaking the work.

Installing a premium style of laminate flooring in a standard, medium-sized house (ground floor 40m²), the materials alone will cost around £400 to £1,400 and once added the cost of fittings and finishing, the total price (including installation costs) will usually be between £1,250 to £2,600.

On average, you'll pay between £900 to £2,000 if you choose a standard laminate, rather than something high-end.

The average time for the installation will usually be around 4 days.

Labour Costs and Timescales

Labour costs will depend on the type of tradesperson you hire to lay your floors and the complexity of the work required. The following gives you an idea of fees, based on their average day rates, although this can vary by region:

• Floor Specialist: £200 per day
• General Builder: £110 per day
• Carpenter: £125 per day
• Carpet Fitter: £100 per day
• General Labourer: £50 per day

While most tradesmen will then provide a quote for the complete job, some may prefer to charge based on the amount of flooring required. If this is the case, you should expect labour fees to work out at between £12 and £25 per m², although this may be higher in certain areas such as London.

Keep in mind:

• Labour costs will be higher in London and the surrounding areas.
• This might not cover all aspects of the job, so ensure you confirm this.
• Complex jobs may be charged at a higher rate, as they will take longer to complete.

Providing you are hiring someone with experience, the time required to complete the work shouldn't be affected. As such, the average sized project normally takes no more than 4 days in total regardless of trade.

Herringbone Laminate Fitting Cost

Herringbone laminate flooring typically costs 50% to 80% more to install than standard straight planks. While the material itself is slightly more expensive, the main cost difference is the labour intensity required to set out and cut the pattern.

This pricing difference remains the similar, regardless of whether you use individual small blocks or longer planks printed with a full herringbone design.

For straight plank laminate, most fitters charge around £12 to £25 per m² for labour only.

With a herringbone pattern, it is common to pay around £20 to £35 per m² for labour only, making the herringbone laminate flooring labour cost per m² significantly higher than a standard straight-plank installation, and potentially more in London or for complex room shapes.

• Why herringbone costs more – The pattern uses smaller boards laid at angles, requiring significantly more measuring and cutting across the whole room.
• Higher wastage rates – You need to buy more flooring. Standard installation typically requires around 5% to 10% extra for waste, hherringbone often requires 15% to 20% extra to account for the angled cuts along every wall.
• More skill and set-up time – Herringbone needs a precise starting line or central spine to ensure the pattern remains square. Fitters allow extra time for this set-up and charge accordingly for the additional skill involved.

As a rough example, a 20m² living room with straight plank laminate might cost £240 to £500 in labour. The same room in herringbone laminate could cost £400 to £700 for labour, plus the cost of the extra 15% to 20% material wastage.

Supply Only Costs

What will the supply costs depend on?

Supply costs with laying a laminate floor will vary depending on your choices.

Beyond hiring a professional, the differing styles of laminate, quality of material, and even the chosen supplier can also affect the price.

Let's go through the different types of laminate flooring and the average supply costs for them.

Faux Wood Laminate Flooring Cost

Here's a list of different wood laminate available:

Oak Laminate Flooring Cost

A faux oak laminate floor is one of the most popular styles sold in the UK. This is because the price difference between a real solid oak floor and a laminate oak floor is substantial.

How much does oak laminate cost for supply only?

Usually a solid oak floor (measuring 15m²) can cost into the £1,000+ bracket. However, the laminate equivalent is much more affordable — prices will often begin at around £300 for the flooring materials.

This means can begin as low as £20 per m². Although, depending on the brand's quality, the price can increase to around £32 per m².

Walnut Laminate Flooring Cost

Next up is walnut laminate!

Also, being an expensive wood, like oak, walnut laminate floors are very popular choices.

What can you expect to pay for walnut laminate materials?

Prices for the flooring alone start at around £22 per m² and increasing to around £36 per m², depending on the chosen brand and supplier.

Therefore, for a small 15m² room it will cost around £330 to £540 for the laminate flooring materials.

Hickory and Chestnut Laminate Flooring Costs

Hickory and chestnut are two of the other most popular styles of laminate flooring, and much like the price for the real wood, they are almost the same price as each other for the laminate varieties.

The price of them start at around £20 per m² and increase to around £38 per m², depending heavily on which brand you choose to purchase.

This means for a 15m² floor it will cost around £300 to £570for the materials alone.

Exotic Wood Laminate Flooring Costs

As with solid wood flooring, "Exotic Faux Woods" are available for your laminate flooring.

However, much like the real thing, they come at a much higher price than standard laminate.

For example, Brazilian Cherry wood prices begin at around £30 per m² for the laminate and can increase to around £55 per m² for more expensive brands.

This means for a 15m² floor, Brazilian Cherry wood will cost around £450 to £825 for just the laminate flooring materials.

Faux Tile Laminate Flooring Cost

Here's a list of laminate tiles that are available:

Ceramic Tile Laminate Flooring Cost

Ceramic tiles can be very expensive and difficult to fit, so it is becoming increasingly popular to use laminate flooring instead. Faux ceramic laminate comes in many colours, sizes, and even shapes.

Depending on your choice of style, colour, and design, prices begin at around £12 per m² and increase up to £28 per m² for higher quality designs.

This means for a small room measuring 15m² it will cost around £180 to £420 for just the materials.

Stone Tile Laminate Flooring Cost

Stone tiles, being one of the most expensive and sought-after floors, are also very popular to mimic with laminate. Faux stone laminate, like ceramic, comes in many colours, sizes, and even shapes.

Depending on your choice of style, colour, and design, prices begin at around £18 per m² and increase up to £40 per m² for much higher quality brands and elaborate designs.

This means for a small room measuring 15m² it will cost around £270 to £600 for just the flooring materials.

Marble and Granite Tile Laminate Flooring Cost

The final very popular style of laminate is faux marble and granite. These styles are extremely similar in price and are at the top end of faux tile laminate flooring choices.

The cost price for Marble or Granite laminate flooring begins at around £25 per m² and increases to around £60 per m² depending on the styles and brand chosen.

For a small room, measuring only 15m², prices start at £375 and increase to £900 for just the laminate flooring.

Factors That Impact Laminate Flooring Installation Costs

The cost of materials typically makes up a large part of your laminate flooring budget, though labour costs can often exceed material costs unless you are installing high-end luxury laminate. However, there are also other cost factors that can impact the end price:

Style and Material Costs

When deciding on the style of flooring to go with, the choices available are extremely wide-ranging, with a choice of style including colour, shape, material, and even finish.

The desired final look will determine many of these factors, however, it's always best to keep a strict budget in mind before beginning preparations and shop around for the best-priced materials.

The overall quality and size of the space heavily factor into the final cost of a brand-new laminate floor. For a small-sized room (15m²) with a faux wood oak finish, with medium quality laminate installed, costs will begin at around £550 to £750. However, the same property with the highest quality faux wood in a walnut style could increase the price to around £750 to £1,150.

Waste Disposal

Waste disposal will usually consist of simply hiring a skip. A skip is a large metal container used as a bin to dispose of building waste.

Although likely to be included within the quote, should you need to arrange yourself, then skip hire costs begin at around £150 for a single skip hired for a week. Included in the price of the hire is usually the cost of collection and disposal of the waste.

Beading and Skirting Boards Cost

Edges will also need to be hidden and decorated, which is usually done with a small strip of wood called "beading". However, a skirting board can also be used if a more traditional look is desired.

Beading is the cheapest option, costing around £3 to £7 per 2.4m strip. Skirting boards being substantially larger cost more at around £9 to £24 per 2.4m strip.

A small 15m² room would take around 4 strips. This would mean that beading would cost between £12 and £28 and skirting board costs would be around £36 to £96, depending on the styles chosen.

Glues & Fixtures Costs

Laminate Flooring is often not glued directly to the surface it is placed on. The joints of the board (often called tongue and groove due to their shape) are often glued to create long-lasting bonds.

This, in turn, will turn the floor from a selection of boards to one solid piece. The glue used in this process is normally standard wood glue, although specialist glues are available at a higher price.

Wood glue prices vary wildly depending on which brand you choose to purchase. Standard 'own brand' wood glue prices usually begin at around £3 to £6 per bottle, and for the 'name brand' versions, the price can increase to well over £14 a bottle.

Door Trimming Cost

If your new laminate floor sits higher than the old flooring, your internal doors may need to be trimmed so they open and close freely. This is not always included in a standard laminate fitting quote, so it is worth checking in advance.

Most installers will charge for this as an extra, usually on a per-door basis. As a guide, you can expect to pay around £10 to £15 per internal door for basic trimming, with prices at the higher end if several doors need to be removed, planed and rehung.

Subfloor Levelling Cost

Laying laminate over an uneven or damaged subfloor can lead to creaks, movement and premature wear, so many installers will insist on levelling work before they start. This is a common surprise cost if the subfloor issues are only spotted once the old flooring has been lifted.

Subfloor levelling is typically priced per m², on top of the laminate fitting cost. As a rough guide, you might pay around £10 to £20 per m² to apply a levelling compound, depending on how uneven the floor is and how many layers are needed to achieve a smooth, stable surface. Our floor screeding cost guide offers a full breakdown on levelling floor and the factors that influence the price of this preparation work.

What is Laminate Flooring?

Laminate flooring is a man-made, durable, composite flooring material designed to look like wood or stone. Created to be resilient, hardwearing, and easy to clean, laminate flooring is a great choice for anyone looking for an easy-to-install, cost-effective alternative for wood or stone.

Laminate floor is constructed of 4 layers:

• The first layer is a hardwearing resin topcoat. On more expensive laminate, the topcoat can be textured to make it look more similar to the material it mimics.
• The second is a printed decor layer featuring a high-definition digital reproduction of the wood or stone.
• Thirdly, a strong and stable HDF (high-density fibreboard) core underneath the decor layer. This core is available in many thicknesses depending on the quality of the laminate.
• The base layer of the laminate is made of the same resin as the top layer. This forms a strong and resilient foundation for the laminate to sit upon, helping to reduce the possible damage to the floor while fitting.

What Are the Benefits of Laminate Flooring?

Here is a list of benefits of laminate flooring:

Life Expectancy

Laminate flooring has a life expectancy of 10 to 30 years.

This depends on whether the floor has been maintained properly, installed correctly, received high traffic, and is of a high-quality brand. The standard life span of laminate is often around the 20-year mark.

If proper care is taken, it's possible to have it last up to 30 years.

Easy Installation

Another benefit of laminate flooring is its easy installation — especially compared to other flooring, such as solid wood or tile.

Often, it can be installed by DIY-inclined homeowners with zero specialist skills or training. The tools required to install a laminate floor can be as simple as a wooden block, hammer, and a wood saw.

Resilient

Being constructed of a high-density fibreboard core coated in a UV-stable resin, laminate flooring is UV stable.

What does this mean?

It will not fade from sunlight or change colour over time. As a result of the resin top layer, laminate flooring will not only retain its aesthetic appeal over a long period but will also be protected to a high standard from knocks and chips.

Cost Efficiency

When comparing the prices of solid wood, or even tile, considering the labour costs for installation, you cannot beat the cost savings of using laminate.

On average, laminate is around 50% the price of the solid wood alternative. If not installed using the DIY route, tile laminate is up to 70% cheaper than real tiles.

Can I Lay Laminate Flooring Myself?

Is it possible to DIY a laminate floor?

In short? Yes, installing laminate flooring is an extremely common DIY project in the UK.

Tools

Using only simple tools such as a tape measure (£6 to £8), a hammer (£10 to £15), a wood saw (£8 to £12), and a scrap piece of wood (free), installing laminate flooring yourself is entirely possible.

The main concern you need to bear in mind is that your measurements need to be precise.

Safety Concerns

There are a few safety concerns when dealing with laminate flooring. Mainly, if you wear correct working clothing, a strong pair of shoes (to protect your toes), and maybe even get hold of safety goggles and a mask, there isn't much that can go wrong.

Obviously, cutting wood can be dangerous if not performed carefully. Measuring also needs to be done carefully, as you don't want to waste flooring planks.

DIY Savings

The savings you will likely make by taking the DIY route can often be substantial.

For a 15m² flooring space, if you take two days to fit in (a normal weekend), then you could look at saving £250 to £450 in labour costs. Considering the tools' price, you will likely save between £180 and £400.

How to Lay Laminate Flooring

Want to learn how to lay laminate flooring yourself?

Our in-depth and easy-to-follow guide about how to lay laminate flooring shows you how to correctly fit a laminate floor (even with no experience), as well as what tools and safety equipment you'll need to get beforehand.

Laminate Flooring Underlay Cost

While often overlooked when budgeting, underlay is an important cost to take into consideration.

Underlay is always a good idea when fitting laminate flooring, especially when installing over cold or hard surfaces such as concrete, screed or bare wood. It usually comes in the form of a closed-cell foam sheet, around 3mm to 5mm thick, and is designed to insulate the flooring and reduce vibrations.

Sold by the roll, prices for around 20m² of a basic underlay material range between £25 to £35.

For higher quality options - such as premium acoustic or thermal underlay, the cost can increase to between £50 and £70 per roll. When hiring a tradesperson, make sure underlay is itemised separately in your quote so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

Do I Need Underlay?

Unless your laminate already has an integrated underlay, or specifically states it's not required, then in most cases it is advisable. Always check the specifications, especially when installing in areas exposed to moisture or heavy footfall.

Underlay has three main purposes:

• Increases the floor’s lifespan by creating a barrier between the subfloor and the laminate, preventing small debris from causing bumps or unevenness.
• Reduces creaking and other noises caused by the laminate rubbing against the concrete, improving acoustic comfort by up to 20 dB.
• Adds insulation, helping prevent heat loss through the laminate, which doesn’t naturally retain warmth well on concrete floors.

Laminate Plank Edging Cost

When it comes to laminate flooring, there are 3 main options for the edges of the planks. The edge style will make the final aesthetic differ from style to style.

Square Edge Laminate

A square edge laminate board has flat edges on each board, these then meet cleanly to create a smooth, near-invisible finish.

This, in turn, helps the edges blend away and create a floor surface which can appear to be one solid piece. This is the most common form of laminate flooring as it gives a very hardwearing and upmarket final look.

Bevelled Edge Laminate

If you choose a laminate floor that has bevelled edges, it will help to show off each individual plank. This, in turn, gives a very traditional feel, much like floorboards or solid wood flooring.

This bevelled look is created with a very deep V-groove between the boards when fitted. If you desire a more country feel, or just want to hide some tiny gaps, bevelled edge laminate is often the right way to go.

Micro-bevelled Edge Laminate

Micro-bevelled Edge Laminate, much like bevelled edge laminate, has a V-groove between boards when fitted. However, in micro-bevelled, the groove is much smaller. This size reduction was originally created because a lot of people found bevelled edges to be dust and dirt traps.

Also, just the bevelled edges will help to show off the edges of the boards.

However, with micro-bevelled laminate, this difference will be much smaller.

Price Differences

Between the bevelled and square varieties of laminate, there are very few differences in price. More often than not, the edge style is just a choice in final finishes.

Although with the micro-bevelled edges, due to the newer nature of the choice, the price can increase compared to the standard two other edges.

For standard square edges or bevelled edges, the standard faux oak laminate will cost around £22 per m², yet with the micro-bevelled edges will increase to £28 per m².

Cost of Laminate Flooring Finishes

Due to laminate flooring being constructed of a clear resin top layer, it is possible to offer a variety of surface finishes. These finishes come in three main options.

Often used to recreate the natural register of the wood or surface it mimics, the surface finish can be more than just aesthetic. It can also help to increase the durability of the laminate.

Embossed Laminate Cost

If you're looking for a realistic feel to the laminate, mainly when mimicking real wood, then an embossed finish may be the surface you require.

This will allow you to feel the grain of the wood under your feet

It should be noted the grain is unlikely to match the pattern of the laminate itself.

Embossed is the most common form of finish to have on faux wood laminate, after smooth unfinished styles. Therefore, as a result, the overall price of the laminate will often not increase by any noticeable amount.

Registered Embossed Laminate Cost

The next step in quality and realism for texture is a registered embossed finish.

This style of finish is much like the embossed style. However, the texture will normally follow along with the pattern on the laminate.

This, in turn, will make the entire floor feel more authentic and can help to mimic even tile and stone to a higher level of quality.

This option will, unlike embossing, increase the overall price of your flooring. As a good rule of thumb, it is always best to expect a 10% to 15% increase in the price.

For example: For a floor measuring 15m², which will normally cost around £330, will cost around £375 to £400 when using a registered embossed finish.

Hand Scraped Laminate Cost

For a more traditional, country feel, there is always the option of purchasing laminate with a hand-scraped finish. By far the most expensive option for finishes, hand scraping has increased in popularity in recent years.

This is mainly due to the process of construction becoming more refined, allowing for greater quality and realism in the final product. Many people say that the underfoot feel is indistinguishable from an old distressed hardwood floor.

But, this realism comes at a cost!

The price will increase sharply depending on the style of the laminate you are purchasing and also the brand which you choose. For example, for a basic style of faux oak laminate, instead of £330 for a 15m² room, you will be looking at the cost of at least £420 when choosing a hand scraped finish.

How Much Is Laminate Flooring Maintenance and Repair?

The maintenance of laminate flooring is much like any other floor within your home, with a few exceptions.

Faults with laminate are not all that common — as long as it was fitted correctly, it should last for years with no issues. Laminate can, however, be susceptible to scratches if not treated correctly or if a lower-quality brand was purchased.

If you spot a scratch, there is a remedy for the issue:

• Firstly, you will need to clean the area with a damp cloth and then leave it to dry thoroughly.
• Then, using a specialist "laminate crayon" (£6 to £8 for a pack of three), colour in the crack, split, or scratch. This will, in turn, leave the scratch unnoticeable.

The specialist wax laminate crayons are widely available from most stockists of laminate flooring and even in some hardware stores.

How Do You Clean Laminate Flooring?

The way laminate flooring is cleaned is actually the reason most people will opt for it in the first place — as it's one of the easiest floor styles to clean.

Much like a varnished wood floor, laminate flooring can be mopped and washed. It's always a good idea to use a vacuum cleaner on the floor before mopping, to pick up any small dirt or grit that may scratch the floor.

It's not a good idea to use any harsh or corrosive chemicals on the laminate flooring. If in doubt, you should consider consulting the manufacturer (or supplier), of your specific floor.

A good rule of thumb is to only use washing-up liquids or mild liquid soap when mopping. Then, once the area has been thoroughly mopped with soap, it can be rinsed and left to dry.

What Is the Cost of Laminate Flooring Removal?

If you’re replacing an existing floor covering, you’ll usually need to budget for two separate costs: the labour required to lift and remove the old flooring, and the disposal fees for getting rid of the waste safely and legally.

Click-laminate is one of the easiest floor types to remove, and many homeowners choose to uplift it themselves at no cost. However, hiring a professional ensures the job is completed quickly, avoids damage to the subfloor, and guarantees all waste is disposed of in line with UK regulations. This is especially useful if you’re removing large areas of flooring or dealing with glued products.

If you're removing your old flooring yourself, remember: These planks are not constructed of plain wood and, due to the resin layer, should NOT be burned in your garden — as the fumes produced can often be toxic.

Checklist: Hiring a Flooring Installation Specialist

Choosing a reliable flooring installer is just as important as choosing the right laminate. A professional fitter will ensure your floor is level, secure, and finished neatly. Use the checklist below to help you compare tradespeople and hire someone qualified, insured, and experienced.

• Are they qualified and experienced? Look for installers with proven experience fitting laminate flooring. While laminate fitting is not a regulated trade, many professionals hold industry-recognised qualifications such as NVQs, CSCS cards, or membership with bodies like the Contract Flooring Association (CFA).
• Are they insured? Always ask for proof of public liability insurance, which protects your home if accidental damage occurs during fitting.
• Can they provide references? Ask to see photos of previous flooring installations or testimonials from past customers. You can also check their MyJobQuote profile for ratings and verified reviews.
• Have they provided a detailed written quote? Request a clear written quote that breaks down labour, materials, underlay, edging trims, subfloor preparation and any extras. A detailed quote makes it easier to compare installers and avoid hidden costs.
• Is their communication professional? A reliable fitter should respond promptly, explain their installation process and highlight any potential issues with your subfloor or room layout.
• Do they offer a warranty? Many reputable installers provide a workmanship guarantee, often between 1 and 5 years. Make sure any warranty is provided in writing and covers both installation quality and any defects caused by poor workmanship.
• Are timelines and payment terms clear? Confirm start dates, expected completion times and a fair payment schedule. A small deposit is normal, but you should never pay the full amount upfront.

Following this checklist will help you choose a trustworthy, experienced flooring specialist near you who can install your laminate flooring to a high standard with minimal disruption to your home.

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