PRICE GUIDE · TRADES & CONSTRUCTION · 2026–2027
Hardwood Floor Fitting cost in the UK
£45–£150 per m². Typically £85.
Wood flooring supplied and fitted costs £45–£150 per m² across the UK, around £85 typical for engineered oak. Solid hardwood, wide planks, herringbone patterns and premium species sit higher, and levelling the subfloor or fitting over underfloor heating adds to the price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does hardwood floor fitting cost in the UK?
| Low end | £45 | engineered boards in a straight lay |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £85 | what most people pay |
| High end | £150 | solid hardwood in a herringbone pattern |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the builders and trades near you.
What moves the price
- Engineered or solid — engineered boards cost less per square metre than solid hardwood planks
- Wood species and grade — oak is the standard, while walnut and character grades cost more
- Fitting method — floating floors go down faster than glued or secret-nailed hardwood floors
- Pattern — herringbone and chevron hardwood floors take far longer to lay than straight planks
- Subfloor preparation — levelling, a moisture barrier or new ply adds a day or more
- Underfloor heating — only suitable boards can be laid over it, and the fitting needs extra care
Building and repair prices in the UK are up 6% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Services for maintenance and repair, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical hardwood floor fitting would have cost about £80 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7DO →
WHAT YOU GET
What a hardwood floor fitting booking includes
Takes: One to two days for a room, longer for a whole floor or a herringbone pattern. Not included: Moving furniture, removing old flooring, new skirting and finishing unfinished boards on site are often priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common hardwood floor fitting jobs
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How to pay less
- Choose engineered oak over solid hardwood if you want the look of wood floor at a lower price
- Lay straight planks rather than herringbone, which needs far more cutting and fitting time
- Buy prefinished boards so the fitter does not need to sand and seal the floor on site
Before you book
- Let hardwood boards acclimatise in the room for several days before they are fitted
- In a leasehold flat, check the lease, which may require acoustic underlay under wood floors
- Check the boards suit underfloor heating if you have it, as not all wood flooring does
- Ask whether the hardwood fitting quote includes underlay, trims, door trimming and waste removal
Hardwood Floor Fitting cost: questions people ask
£45–£150 per m², around £85 typical for engineered oak. Engineered boards in a straight lay cost least; solid hardwood in a pattern costs the most.
One to two days for an average room. A whole floor or a herringbone pattern can take several days.
Engineered boards are more stable, suit underfloor heating and cost less. Solid wood can be sanded more times over its life but moves more with humidity.
Engineered boards usually can, if the manufacturer approves it and the heating is commissioned first. Solid hardwood is rarely recommended.
Moving furniture, lifting old flooring, new skirting and sanding and sealing unfinished boards are often extra.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, read from published UK wood flooring costs — a national range, not a quote. Board type and pattern set your price.