How much does new flooring cost in Nottingham? (2026)

Typical flooring costs per m²

Material costs vary widely, but as a Nottingham guide: carpet runs around £8–£30 per m², laminate £10–£30 per m², luxury vinyl tile (LVT) £20–£50 per m², and engineered wood £30–£70+ per m² — plus underlay where needed.

Fitting is on top of materials. Typical local labour is roughly £4–£8 per m² for carpet, £10–£18 per m² for laminate, £15–£30 per m² for LVT, and £18–£35 per m² for engineered wood, as the harder-wearing floors need more careful subfloor prep and cutting.

For a 15m² living room, that often works out at around £350–£800 for carpet supplied and fitted, £450–£900 for laminate, and £700–£1,500 for LVT or engineered wood, depending on the range you choose.

What affects the price

The product grade is the biggest swing — a budget laminate and a premium engineered oak can be five times apart per m².

Subfloor condition: LVT and engineered wood need a flat, dry subfloor, so latex screeding or levelling (often £12–£25 per m²) is sometimes needed and should be quoted up front.

Room shape and extras: lots of cuts, doorways and thresholds, removing and disposing of old flooring, and reinstating skirting or beading all add labour.

How to get an accurate quote

Ask whether the quote is supply-and-fit or fit-only, whether underlay, thresholds, old-floor removal and subfloor prep are included, and how long the product needs to acclimatise (wood and LVT usually want 24–48 hours in the room first).

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