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How much does wood flooring cost in the UK?

A wood flooring costs £55 to £150 in the UK, typically around £90 per m². Prices reviewed June 2026.

Wood flooring is priced by the square metre, supplied and fitted. Engineered wood is cheaper than solid hardwood, and the subfloor condition and fitting method change the labour.

From
£55
Typical
£90
Up to
£150
per m² · reviewed June 2026 1 to 3 days for a typical room

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Wood flooring cost breakdown

What a wood flooring typically costs, by the unit:

WhatTypical UK cost
Per m², supplied and fitted£55 to £150 per m²
+ Solid hardwood (not engineered)add £25 to £60 per m²
+ Subfloor levellingadd £10 to £25 per m²
Typical 20 m²£1,100 to £3,000

What's included in the price?

A typical wood flooring price includes:

What changes the price?

The things that move a wood flooring price most:

01

Total area in square metres

02

Engineered wood is cheaper than solid hardwood; laminate is cheaper still

03

Subfloor condition and any levelling

04

Fitting method: floating, glued or nailed, and the board pattern

Does where you live change the cost?

Fairly consistent nationally, with London a little higher on labour.

Common questions

How much does it cost to fit wood flooring in a room?

A typical 20 square metre room costs roughly £1,100 to £3,000 in engineered wood, supplied and fitted. Solid hardwood costs more, laminate less.

Is engineered wood cheaper than solid wood?

Yes. Engineered boards use a thinner real-wood top layer on a stable core, so they cost less than solid hardwood and cope better with underfloor heating and moisture.

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.

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