How To Price Flooring and Carpet Fitting Jobs
Quick answer
Price materials from what you actually order (the roll plan or whole packs) at your sell price, add fitting per m² and per step, add every extra (uplift, prep, furniture, door trimming), then check two numbers before you send: the margin on the whole job and what the job earns per day on site.
Definition
Pricing a flooring job turns the estimate into what the customer pays: materials at your selling price, labour at your rates, extras, VAT if you are registered, and the deposit you want up front.
Explanation
Two checks keep prices honest. The margin tells you if the job covers your overheads; the day rate tells you if it is worth your time. A job can have a good margin on materials and still pay badly if the fitting takes three days. Itemised quotes, flooring, underlay, fitting and extras on separate lines, also win more trust than one total.
Example: lounge, hall and stairs in carpet
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Carpet (from the roll plan) | £780 |
| Underlay and gripper | £190 |
| Fitting: 32 m² at £6 + 13 steps at £8 | £296 |
| Uplift and disposal | £48 |
| Total before VAT | £1,314 |
Summary
Price from real quantities, list the extras, and check the margin and day rate. PlanCutFit builds the quote from your measurements and prices, shows your profit before you send, and takes the deposit online.
In depth
Pricing step by step
Materials at sell price
Price what you order, not the room’s area: the roll plan for carpet and sheet vinyl, whole packs for LVT and laminate.
Labour and extras
Fitting per m², stairs per step, then the extras customers forget to ask about.
- Uplift and disposal
- Furniture moving
- Door trimming
- Subfloor prep and ply
- Threshold and door bars
Two checks before sending
Margin on the whole job, and earnings per day on site.
Cost
£900.00
Profit
£414.00
Sell
£1314.00
Frequently asked questions
- Should I charge per m² or a day rate?
- Quote per m² and per step so it is clear to the customer, but check it against the day rate you need.
- Should I take a deposit?
- Yes, enough to cover the materials you order for the job. Ask for it when the quote is accepted, before you order.
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