How much does LVT flooring cost to fit in the UK?
LVT flooring costs £45 on average in the UK. Most jobs fall between £30 and £70 per m². Fitting route: Click LVT £30 to £45, Glue-down £38 to £58, Herringbone or pattern lay £50 to £70. Prices reviewed June 2026.
Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring is priced by the square metre supplied and fitted. Subfloor preparation matters more than with laminate, because LVT shows every imperfection beneath it.
LVT flooring cost calculator
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LVT flooring cost breakdown
Typical LVT flooring costs, by the unit:
| What | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|
| Per m², supplied and fitted | £30 to £70 per m² |
| + Subfloor preparation and levelling | add £10 to £25 per m² |
| + Herringbone or pattern lay | add £8 to £20 per m² |
| + Uplift old flooring | add £2 to £5 per m² |
| 10 m² | £300 to £700 |
| 20 m² (typical) | £600 to £1,400 |
| 40 m² | £1,200 to £2,800 |
LVT flooring cost by fitting route
The guide already names glue-down and pattern layouts as what pushes an LVT job up its range, so this is that range split across the three routes. All three include the LVT itself, the fitting, and trimming and finishing, which is the distinction most quotes fail to make clear.
| Fitting route | Cost per m² supplied and fitted | What you get for it |
|---|---|---|
| Click LVT, plain lay | £30 to £45 | Quickest to lay and the cheapest route. Floats over the subfloor, so a small room can be done in a day |
| Glue-down, plain lay | £38 to £58 | Bonded to the subfloor. Feels more solid and lasts longer in heavy use, but takes longer and needs a flatter base |
| Herringbone or pattern lay | £50 to £70 | Every plank is set to a pattern, so labour is the bulk of the extra. Almost always glue-down |
Supplied and fitted, per m² supplied and fitted. UK guide prices reviewed June 2026, not quotes.
LVT flooring cost by room size
The guide rate multiplied out. A single small room tends to land toward the top of the range because the fitter's setup and travel are charged once across very little area, and a large open-plan floor toward the bottom.
| Room | Floor area | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom or utility | 6 m² | £180 to £420 |
| Kitchen or small bedroom | 12 m² | £360 to £840 |
| Living room | 20 m² | £600 to £1,400 |
| Open-plan kitchen diner | 35 m² | £1,100 to £2,500 |
Totals are the guide rate of £30 to £70 per m² applied to each size. Indicative, not quotes.
What's included in the price?
Typical LVT flooring prices include:
- LVT planks or tiles, supplied and laid
- Subfloor preparation
- Adhesive or click fitting
- Trimming and finishing
What changes the price?
The things that move LVT flooring prices most:
Glue-down versus click LVT
How flat the subfloor is
Herringbone or pattern layouts
Uplifting old flooring
Does where you live change the cost?
In London, LVT flooring typically costs around £60 per m², about 30% above the UK average of £45. In the North, Scotland and Wales the guide figure is nearer £40.
| Region | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands / East (UK average) | £30 | £45 | £70 |
| London | £40 | £60 | £90 |
| South East / South West | £35 | £50 | £80 |
| North / Scotland / Wales | £30 | £40 | £65 |
Guide prices per m², scaled with the same regional multipliers as the calculator. Not quotes.
LVT flooring cost in major UK cities
| City | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | £25 | £40 | £60 |
| Birmingham | £30 | £45 | £70 |
| Bristol | £35 | £50 | £75 |
| Cardiff | £30 | £40 | £65 |
| Edinburgh | £30 | £45 | £70 |
| Glasgow | £25 | £40 | £65 |
| Leeds | £30 | £40 | £65 |
| Liverpool | £30 | £40 | £65 |
| London | £40 | £60 | £90 |
| Manchester | £30 | £45 | £65 |
| Newcastle | £25 | £40 | £65 |
| Sheffield | £30 | £40 | £65 |
City guide estimates, scaled by local labour costs. Indicative averages for LVT flooring, not quotes.
Fairly consistent nationally, with London and the South East a little higher on labour.
Common questions
How much does LVT flooring cost to fit?
LVT flooring costs roughly £30 to £70 per m² supplied and fitted in the UK, typically around £45, so a 20 square metre room is about £600 to £1,400. Glue-down and patterned layouts such as herringbone sit at the top of that range because they take longer to lay. Preparing and levelling the subfloor, which LVT needs more than laminate, can add £10 to £25 per m².
Is £30 to £70 per m² the flooring on its own or fitted?
Fitted. It covers the LVT, the adhesive or click fitting, and trimming and finishing. Buying the LVT on its own costs a good deal less, because you are paying for the material and none of the labour, so a supply-only price per square metre and a supplied-and-fitted price per square metre are two very different numbers. That is the most common reason two quotes which both say "per m²" come out miles apart. When you compare them, check which of the two you are being given, and whether subfloor preparation and uplifting the old floor are inside the figure or extra.
Is LVT cheaper than laminate?
No, LVT is usually a bit dearer than laminate, at £30 to £70 per m² fitted against £20 to £45 for laminate. You pay more for LVT's water resistance, quieter, warmer feel underfoot, and realistic finish, which is why it is popular in kitchens and bathrooms where laminate struggles. For a tight budget laminate wins; for wet areas and a premium feel, LVT is worth the extra.
Is LVT flooring better than vinyl?
LVT is a type of vinyl, but it is the higher-quality end: thicker, more rigid, laid as individual planks or tiles, and far more realistic and hard-wearing than cheap sheet vinyl. Sheet vinyl is cheaper and fine for a budget or short-term floor, while LVT looks and feels closer to real wood or stone and lasts longer, which is reflected in the price.
Does LVT need a perfectly flat subfloor?
More than most floors, yes. Because LVT is thin and flexible, any bumps, dips or debris in the subfloor telegraph through to the surface and can cause the planks to lift or wear unevenly, so proper levelling is important and often adds £10 to £25 per m². A good fitter spends time on subfloor prep; a floor laid over a poor subfloor is the main reason LVT jobs disappoint.
How long does LVT flooring last?
A good LVT floor lasts 15 to 20 years or more with normal use, and its wear layer resists scratches and water better than laminate. Thicker, better-quality LVT with a thicker wear layer lasts longest, which is part of what you pay more for. Laid over a well-prepared subfloor, it is one of the more durable and low-maintenance floors for a busy home.
Can I fit LVT flooring myself?
Yes, LVT is one of the more DIY-friendly floors, especially click-together planks. Fitting it yourself saves the labour part of the £30 to £70 per m2 price, so you are left paying mainly for the planks. The hard part is the subfloor: it has to be clean, dry and very flat, and cutting neatly around door frames and pipes takes patience. If your base is level and square, it is a realistic weekend job. If it needs levelling first, the saving shrinks fast.
Does LVT flooring add value to your home?
Not in a way that pays back pound for pound, but it helps a sale. New LVT across a 20m2 room at the typical £45 per m2 is around £900, and buyers respond well to floors that look clean and consistent throughout. Few will pay a premium that matches the outlay, so treat it as smart presentation and something you enjoy living on rather than an investment that returns its cost.
These are independent guide prices based on typical UK jobs in 2026. Your actual cost depends on your property, spec, access and where you live. Always get at least three written quotes before committing.