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Flooring - Vinyl – cost per m² – UK 2026 Rate Guide

Budget rate for supply & lay · typical budget rate before your adjustments

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Flooring - Vinyl
per m² · supply & lay
£53 – £132 / m²
What is it

Vinyl flooring is a resilient sheet or tile floor finish bonded to a suitably prepared internal substrate.

Rate guide
Standard commercial sheet vinyl, fully bonded£53 – £75/m²
Safety vinyl with welded joints£64 – £90/m²
Luxury vinyl tile or plank£66 – £99/m²
Acoustic-backed sheet vinyl£75 – £108/m²
Specialist healthcare vinyl with coved detailing£90 – £132/m²
Labour output
Open-plan areas with clear access, two-person gang80–120 m²/day
Typical rooms and corridors, two-person gang50–80 m²/day
Small rooms with numerous cuts, two-person gang30–50 m²/day
Occupied, phased or access-restricted areas, two-person gang15–30 m²/day
Key rate adjusters
Substrate preparation
Local repairs and smoothing compound typically add £8–£20/m² where the base is uneven or damaged.
Moisture control
A surface damp-proof membrane and associated preparation can add £12–£25/m².
Coved detailing
Site-formed coves, capping strips and internal or external corners commonly add £15–£30 per linear metre.
Room complexity
Small rooms, columns, sanitary fittings and intricate cutting can increase the installed rate by 15–30%.
Material specification
Enhanced slip resistance, acoustic backing or specialist hygiene performance can add £10–£40/m².
Phasing and access
Out-of-hours working, occupied premises and multiple return visits can increase the rate by 10–25%.
Quantity surveyor insights
  • Waste and buildability: Allow around 5–8% waste for straightforward sheet layouts and 8–12% for patterned tiles, small rooms or complex cutting; confirm roll widths and seam positions early to avoid costly offcuts and visually poor joints.
  • Scope and procurement: Clarify responsibility for moisture testing, smoothing compounds, membranes, welded seams, coves, trims and protection, as these are frequent scope gaps; secure the final colour and product reference early because batch matching and manufacturer lead times can constrain procurement.

Estimate Anything AI answer · indicative budget rates · updated 31 August 2026

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