Flooring installation is the supply and fitting of a new floor finish, such as laminate, luxury vinyl tile, engineered wood or solid wood, over a properly levelled and prepared subfloor, with underlay, trims and thresholds finished neatly.
Whatever prompted you to look into new flooring, whether wear and tear, a growing family or plans to move, we can survey your Cardiff home and give you a price in writing. Homes in Wales typically come in at £1,100–£3,700, VAT included, for this kind of work. We also cover Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry, and the same steps apply wherever you are in South Glamorgan.
- Guide price
- £1,100–£3,700 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 days per room, longer if levelling is needed
- Postcodes
- CF10, CF11 and CF24
- Planning rules
- Wales
- Local area
- South Glamorgan
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
How much does new flooring cost in Cardiff?
Here is how the guide price for new flooring breaks down in Cardiff. We start from national figures and adjust for Wales, which comes out about 8% below the national guide. The resulting range, VAT included, is £1,100–£3,700, and a survey, at no cost to you, firms it up.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate in one room | Around 15–20m² of laminate with underlay, trims and door trimming. | £550–£1,650 |
| LVT or engineered wood | Around 20–25m² of LVT or engineered wood, with levelling and moisture protection. | £1,100–£3,200 |
| Whole floor or solid wood | An open-plan ground floor, solid wood or herringbone, with extensive preparation. | £3,200–£8,300 |
What moves the price up or down:
- Flooring type, plank size and laying pattern
- Condition of the subfloor and any levelling needed
- Lifting and disposing of existing floor coverings
- Underfloor heating, moisture barriers and acoustic underlay
What do you get?
- Measured survey of each room and checks on the subfloor
- Subfloor repairs, levelling compound or plywood overlay where needed
- Damp-proof membrane and suitable underlay for your floor type
- Supply and fitting of your chosen flooring
- Door trimming so doors clear the new floor
- Threshold strips, scotia or skirting finished neatly
What are homes like around Cardiff?
Cardiff has large areas of bay-fronted Victorian and Edwardian terraces in districts such as Roath, Canton and Cathays, plus interwar suburbs, post-war estates and modern flats around Cardiff Bay. Penarth has Victorian villas, Barry mixes terraces with newer estates, and Vale of Glamorgan villages are often built of local limestone.
Mild but wet, with coastal exposure along the Severn estuary and Bristol Channel affecting render, roofline and windows.
With that background in mind, here is how we typically handle new flooring for homes in Cardiff, from the first visit to the finished result.
Permissions for new flooring in Cardiff
Which rules apply depends on where you live. For Cardiff, the answer is Wales, and the points below reflect that; we verify them with the council before quoting.
Internal improvements do not need planning permission in Wales unless the building is listed.
Building Regulations in Wales cover notifiable electrical work, drainage, ventilation and any structural change.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
From survey to handover
We look at the job
First, someone visits your home in Cardiff to see the space, take measurements and note anything that could affect the work, such as access or the condition of what is there. There is no charge for this visit.
Price and scope agreed
We put everything into a written, fixed-price quote: the specification, what's excluded, staged payments and the expected time on site. Take whatever time you need to decide; there's no pressure to commit.
Dates and permissions
Preparation matters as much as the build. We agree access, parking and working hours with you, order materials in good time, and confirm any permissions so the job isn't held up once it starts.
The work itself
The work is carried out to the agreed specification, with floors and furniture protected and the site kept tidy. At the end we clean up, walk through the finished job with you and hand over any certificates.
What you can expect from us
Frequently asked questions
How much will new flooring cost in Cardiff?
As a guide, expect to pay £1,100–£3,700 including VAT for new flooring in Cardiff. That range is adjusted for Wales, which runs about 8% below the national guide. Where your project lands depends on size, materials, access and the condition of what is already there. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey of your home.
How long will new flooring take?
On a typical home, allow 1–2 days per room, longer if levelling is needed. Larger projects, older buildings and extra work found once things are opened up can extend that, while simpler jobs may be shorter. Your quote includes an estimate of time on site, and your point of contact keeps you updated on the programme as the work progresses.
How do I look after a new floor?
Looking after a new floor is mostly about keeping grit off it, because grit acts like sandpaper. Use doormats, sweep or vacuum regularly and clean with a damp, not wet, mop using a cleaner made for that floor type. Put felt pads under furniture legs. Oiled wood floors need occasional re-oiling, while lacquered wood, laminate and LVT just need regular cleaning.
How much does new flooring cost?
New flooring for a typical 20–25m² room costs £1,100–£3,700 supplied and fitted, depending on the material and the state of the subfloor. As a guide, allow roughly £45–£140 per square metre including underlay and fitting, with laminate at the lower end and engineered or solid wood at the top. Herringbone patterns, levelling and stairs add cost. We confirm a fixed price after measuring each room.
What preparation does the subfloor need?
A good floor starts with a flat, dry, sound subfloor. Concrete floors may need a damp-proof membrane and levelling compound, while timber floors may need loose boards fixing and a plywood overlay. Old adhesive, tiles or vinyl may have to be removed. Skipping preparation causes creaking, gaps and uneven wear. We check the subfloor at the survey and include preparation in the price.
Nearby towns
If your address falls within CF10, CF11 and CF24, we cover it. The same goes for neighbouring Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry, which we include alongside Cardiff when arranging surveys and quotes.