Which? conducted a survey and the table was produced below in 2012.
NB: All prices include labour and materials but exclude VAT.
| Job | Details | Typical price quoted | Price range | Typical time to complete job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survey conducted in July 2012. | ||||
| Carpet - small room | Room size approx 10'10” x 9'10” (3.3m x 3m). A standard 80/20 carpet (80% wool 20% polypropylene). Including gripper rods, 10mm foam underlay, one door plate. Based on the assumption that the room is clear of furniture and old carpets have been removed. | £320 | £289-£344 | 1–2 hours |
| Carpet - medium room | Room size approx 15'2”. | £451 | £410-£500 | 2 hours |
| Carpet - large room | Room size approx 17'2”. | £640 | £585-£710 | 2–3 hours |
| Remove and dispose of existing carpet and underlay (one room) | n/a | n/a | £25-£55 | 0.5 hours |
| Laminate floor - small kitchen | Room size approx 10' x 6' (3.05m x 1.83m). Price includes basic beech effect laminate, 3mm foam underlay and one door plate. Based on the assumption that old flooring has been removed and the floor needs no further preparation. | £220 | £195-£275 | 2–4 hours |
| Laminate floor - medium kitchen | Room size approx 10'10”. | £365 | £318-£421 | 4-6 hours |
| Laminate floor - large kitchen | Room size approx 17'6”. | £575 | £545-£725 | 0.5-1 day |
| Lay sheet vinyl - small bathroom | Room size approx 7' x 7'1”. | £125 | £115-£148 | 1–2 hours |
| Lay sheet vinyl - medium bathroom | Room size approx 10'2”. | £163 | £150-£199 | 2 hours |
| Lay sheet vinyl - large bathroom | Room size approx 13'4”. | £268 | £236-£308 | 2–3 hours |
| Lay solid oak flooring - small room | Room size approx 8'10”. | £650 | £600-£699 | 0.5–1 day |
| Lay solid oak flooring - medium room | Room size approx 14'10”. | £1,171 | £1,008-£1,204 | 1–1.5 days |
| Lay solid oak flooring – large room | Room size approx 20' x 16'6” (6.1m x 5.03m). Price includes standard oak flooring. Based on the assumption that the floor is flat and has been suitably prepared. | £1,806 | £1,635-£ | |
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