New flooring cost: what it really costs in 2026
A Qome Snap Guide: quick, honest and no guff. Approximate figures, adjusted to your region inside Qome.
Snap answer
£25 – £228 /m²
Fitted carpet starts around £25/m², laminate and LVT about £30/m², engineered wood £60/m², and solid wood from £95 up to £228/m² in walnut.
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Cost at a glance
| Option | Best for | Guide range |
|---|
| Carpet | Budget to premium wool | £25 – £63 /m² |
| Laminate / LVT | The all-rounder | £30 – £66 /m² |
| Engineered wood | Real wood top, stable boards | £60 – £90 /m² |
| Solid wood | Pine to walnut | £95 – £228 /m² |
Approximate guide figures, not quotes, Qome adjusts every price to your region.
What actually happens
- Old flooring up and disposed of
- Subfloor checked, levelled and cleaned
- Underlay or damp membrane laid
- Boards or carpet fitted and cut in
- Thresholds, beading and trims fitted
- Doors trimmed if the new floor sits higher
Price by region
Starting figures by region, the same honest baseline, adjusted for where you live.
London (Inner)from £39 /m²
London (Outer)from £34 /m²
South Eastfrom £30 /m²
East of Englandfrom £28 /m²
South Westfrom £26 /m²
Scotland (Highlands)from £24 /m²
West Midlandsfrom £24 /m²
North Westfrom £23 /m²
East Midlandsfrom £23 /m²
Scotland (Central)from £23 /m²
Yorkshirefrom £22 /m²
Walesfrom £22 /m²
North Eastfrom £21 /m²
Northern Irelandfrom £20 /m²
Popular choices
Herringbone LVTWide-plank oakWool-mix carpets in bedrooms
Rules & regulations
- Nothing for most homes, but flats often have lease rules requiring acoustic underlay for hard floors
Snap tips
- Spend on underlay; it changes how every floor feels and lasts
- Let wood acclimatise in the room a few days before fitting
Price it properly on Qome
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