Flooring Prices At A Glance
| Flooring service | Typical price (rest of UK) | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Floor sanding | £25–£45 per m² | Floor sanding cost |
| Laminate floor installation | £20–£50 per m² supplied and fitted | Laminate floor installation cost |
| Parquet floor fitting | £70–£150 per m² supplied and fitted | Parquet floor fitting cost |
| Stairs sanding | £220–£500 per staircase | Stairs sanding cost |
| Wood floor buffing | £8–£20 per m² | Wood floor buffing cost |
| Wood floor gap filling | £10–£25 per m² | Wood floor gap filling cost |
| Wood floor installation | £30–£75 per m² fitted | Wood floor installation cost |
| Wood floor polishing | £8–£20 per m² | Wood floor polishing cost |
| Wood floor re-oiling | £8–£18 per m² | Wood floor re-oiling cost |
| Wood floor refinishing | £25–£45 per m² | Wood floor refinishing cost |
| Wood floor restoration | £25–£45 per m² (£500–£1,200 per room) | Wood floor restoration cost |
| Wood floor scratch repair | £120–£300 per small job | Wood floor scratch repair cost |
Figures include VAT where applicable and reflect 2026 market rates. Every price depends on the floor and your postcode — get a fixed floor sanding quote online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does floor sanding cost per square metre?
Floor sanding and sealing costs £25–£45 per m² across most of the UK in 2026, rising to £30–£58 per m² in London and the South East. A staircase is priced separately at £220–£500, or roughly £25–£45 per step.
What is the most expensive flooring job?
Parquet floor fitting, at £70–£150 per m² supplied and fitted (£85–£195 in London), tops the list — the blocks and pattern-laying are labour-heavy. A full wood floor restoration also adds up, at £500–£1,200 per room.
Why does flooring work cost more in London?
Labour rates, parking and congestion charges push London and South East prices roughly 20–30% higher — sanding moves from £25–£45 to £30–£58 per m², and parquet fitting from £70–£150 to £85–£195 per m².
How can you keep wood floor costs down?
Maintain the finish before it fails: buffing or polishing at £8–£20 per m² and re-oiling at £8–£18 per m² refresh a floor for a fraction of the £25–£45 per m² a full sand-and-seal costs. Localised damage can often be handled as a £120–£300 scratch repair rather than a whole-room job.
