Floating wood floor cost

We're replacing the carpet in our lounge and dining room, about 35 square metres in total, and like the idea of a floating engineered wood floor over the existing concrete. What should supply and fit come to, including underlay?

Asked by Patrick on 9th Aug 2026
Expert Trade Answers
"A typical mid-range breakdown for 35 m² would be approximately:

Engineered wood flooring: £1,500–£2,500
Underlay with damp-proof membrane (or combined underlay): £150–£350
Fitting: £800–£1,300
Scotia or skirting work, thresholds and trims: £200–£500"
Answered on 21st Aug 2026 - Member since Aug 2026 - report
"Really depends on what you want to spend per sqm. There are hundreds of different makes, thicknesses, brand names, there is no way of giving a cost before you work all that out. If it s agood floor ytou might want to go the LVT route maybe?

Some good info here https://howmuchdoineed.co/blog/compare-lvt-to-engineered-wood-pros-cons-pricing-uk"
Answered on 15th Aug 2026 - Member since Apr 2026 - report
"Hi Patrick dependant on what type of flooring
Laminate would be cheaper
Engineered more costly
I charge around 20 m2 for laminate and around £40
For engineered just for labour I don’t really supply and fit as it’s cheaper for clients to purchase direct
Regards
Scott
Sr decorators"
Answered on 9th Aug 2026 - Member since Dec 2024 - report
"Hi I’m Shawn of sbflooring
This obviously be done relatively easily for a skilled tradesman,personally the way I like to work with my customers is point them in the direction of where to purchase their own products and I just apply the labour costs,I find this works out cheaper for the customer especially in our current climate
Hope this helps answer your question"
Answered on 9th Aug 2026 - Member since Mar 2026 - report
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