How to price laying laminate flooring
Packs of laminate, underlay, beading, door bars and fitting time per m²: how to quote laminate flooring in the UK.
For flooring fitters in the UK. Prices checked November 2026.
Worked example
“Lay 8mm laminate in an 18 m² lounge with one doorway, flooring supplied.”
| Material | Qty | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring 8mm pack 2.2m² | 9 pack | £270.00 | |
| Flooring underlay 5mm roll 15m² | 2 roll | £60.00 | |
| Scotia beading 2.4m | 8 | £32.00 | |
| Door threshold bar 900mm | 1 | £11.00 | |
| Grab adhesive 290ml | 2 | £12.00 | |
| Labour, 12 hours at £35.00/hour | £420.00 | ||
| Transport | £25.00 | ||
| Total | £830.00 |
Typical UK retail prices including VAT, November 2026. Not VAT-registered example; add 20% to the total if you are. Rate is an example: use your own.
Where the time goes
- Prepare floor and lay underlay2.3 h
- Lay flooring7.2 h
- Fit beading and door bars2.5 h
Before you quote
- Add 10% for cuts and waste.
- Check the subfloor is level before you commit to a price.
How the quantities are worked out
Each material is counted in the units merchants sell it in, with normal waste allowed, so you can order straight from the list. Labour is the on-site time for one competent tradesperson, including setting up, testing and clearing up. Change the measurements and the whole quote moves with them; that's what Quotable does for you on every job, with each material priced live at UK merchants.
Quote this job with today's prices
Type the job, check the lines, send a link your customer can accept and pay. Every material is priced live and linked to the product.