Flooring & Carpet Fitting Costs
South London Price Guide 2026

Paul is a specialist flooring and carpet fitter serving South London, Surrey, and Kent with fully transparent, per-m² pricing — no hidden call-out fees, no VAT. Use the interactive estimator below for an instant budget range for your specific room, or browse the real fitting rates, underlay grades, and worked room examples further down — all as plain text Google can read.

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Interactive Price Estimator

Enter your room dimensions and select flooring type for an instant budget range. All calculations use the same rates as the tables below.

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Mid-range easy-clean carpet fitted on straight staircase and landing
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Estimated Total
£620 – £718
18.0m² • Carpet
1. Select Flooring Material
4. Room Dimensions
Room Length: 4.5m14.8 ft
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Room Width: 4m13.1 ft
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2. Select Material Grade
Mid-range easy-clean carpet fitted on straight staircase and landing
3. Carpet Underlay & Accessories
Mid-range easy-clean carpet fitted on straight staircase and landing
Rough Price Guide
£620 – £718
Carpet: Mid-Range Easy-Clean · 4.5m × 4m (18.0m²)
Materials & Supplies£395 - £457
Underlay & Accessories£122 - £142
Fitting Labour & Prep£103 - £119

Fitting Rates & Material Prices

All rates are per m² and supply-and-fit unless marked “labour only”. Prices are VAT-free.

Labour Fitting Rates by Flooring Type

Flooring TypeServiceLabour Rate (per m²)
CarpetSupply & Fit (we supply the carpet)£6.00
CarpetLabour-Only (your own carpet)£9.00
LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile)Supply & Fit£17.00
Cushioned Sheet VinylSupply & Fit£11.00

Carpet labour includes power-stretching to BS 5325, gripper rods, and a clean finish. Subfloor prep billed separately for LVT.

Carpet Material Grades & Supply Prices

GradeMaterial (per m²)Labour (per m²)Typical Use
Basic Easy-Clean£15.00£6.00Rental properties, heavy-wear areas
Mid-Range Easy-Clean£21.00£6.00Family living rooms, hallways
Luxury Easy-Clean£38.00£6.00Stairs, master bedrooms
Wool Loops & Twists£40.00£6.00Period properties, premium finish
Fitting Only (Customer Supplied)—£9.00Your own carpet from any retailer

Material prices exclude underlay. Add £6.50–£9.50/m² for underlay including all grippers & accessories.

LVT & Sheet Vinyl — Materials & Subfloor Preparation

Product / PreparationPrice (per m²)Notes
LVT: Glue-Down Plank£26.00Adhesive +£5.00/m² extra; subfloor prep required
LVT: Click-Lock Plank£34.00No adhesive; suitable over smooth subfloors
LVT: Premium Herringbone£78.00Adhesive +£5.00/m² extra; subfloor prep required
Sheet Vinyl: Standard Domestic£12.00Integral cushion backing — no separate underlay needed
Sheet Vinyl: Thick Cushioned£19.50Integral cushion backing — no separate underlay needed
Subfloor Preparation (LVT installations)
Latex Subfloor Smoothing£10.00–£18.00Required on concrete; self-levels imperfections
6mm FG1 Plywood Overlay£18.00Over uneven timber subfloors or old tiles

LVT fitting labour (£17.00/m²) is billed in addition to materials and subfloor prep.

Underlay Grades & Accessories (Carpet Only)

Underlay GradePrice (per m²)Included
8mm PU Underlay£6.50Gripper rods, door threshold bars & all fitting accessories
9mm Super High Density PU£8.00Gripper rods, door threshold bars & all fitting accessories
11mm PU Underlay — Recommended£9.50Gripper rods, door threshold bars & all fitting accessories

Underlay is for carpet installations only. LVT and sheet vinyl do not require separate underlay.

Worked Room Cost Examples

Each total below is calculated from the same pricing data as the interactive estimator. Figures include materials, underlay (where applicable), fitting labour, and a 10% cutting waste allowance. The lower figure applies a ×0.95 factor; the upper uses ×1.10 to reflect room complexity.

16m² Living Room

Mid-Range Carpet with 11mm PU Underlay

£601 – £696

A classic 16m² family living room featuring durable mid-range easy-clean carpet over luxury 11mm high-density PU underlay. Includes new gripper rods, door threshold bars, 10% cutting waste allowance, and professional supply & fit labour.

  • 16.0m² Mid-Range Easy-Clean carpet at £21.00/m²
  • 16.0m² 11mm luxury PU underlay at £9.50/m² (inc. grippers & door plates)
  • Professional supply & fit labour at £6.00/m²
  • 10% materials waste allowance included
  • Estimated total: £601 – £696

20m² Stairs & Landing

Luxury Easy-Clean Carpet with 9mm High Density Underlay

£1,075 – £1,245

A high-traffic stairs and landing area covering 20m² with heavy domestic luxury clean carpet. Fitted over super high-density 9mm PU underlay engineered to resist step crushing on stair nosings, including stair grippers and neat tailor fitting.

  • 20.0m² Luxury Easy-Clean heavy domestic carpet at £38.00/m²
  • 20.0m² 9mm Super High Density underlay at £8.00/m² (stair impact rated)
  • Expert staircase and landing fitting labour at £6.00/m²
  • 10% cutting waste allowance included for stairs and turns
  • Estimated total: £1,075 – £1,245

14m² Kitchen

Glue-Down LVT Plank with Latex Smoothing & Adhesive

£813 – £1,064

A 14m² modern kitchen fitted with commercial-grade glue-down LVT wood planks. Includes mechanical subfloor preparation with self-smoothing latex screed, pressure-sensitive adhesive, 10% cutting waste, and precision vinyl plank installation.

  • 14.0m² Glue-Down LVT planks at £26.00/m²
  • Latex smoothing compound screed (£10.00 – £18.00/m² prep allowance)
  • Specialist pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive at £5.00/m²
  • Specialist LVT installation labour at £17.00/m²
  • Estimated total: £813 – £1,064

8m² Bathroom / Utility

Thick Cushioned Sheet Vinyl

£247 – £286

An 8m² family bathroom or utility room with water-resistant thick cushioned sheet vinyl. Features realistic acoustic and thermal backing, perimeter adhesion, contour cutting around sanitaryware, and a hygienic seamless finish.

  • 8.0m² Premium thick cushioned sheet vinyl at £19.50/m²
  • Integral felt/cushion backing (no separate underlay required)
  • Sheet vinyl fitting labour and sanitaryware perimeter cuts at £11.00/m²
  • 10% cutting and pattern-match waste allowance included
  • Estimated total: £247 – £286

These are budget ranges. For an exact itemised quote: book a free showroom visit. Paul covers carpet fitting across South London, LVT flooring in South London, and sheet vinyl fitting across Surrey and Kent.

Flooring Costs — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does carpet fitting cost per m² in South London?

Carpet supply and fitting costs from around £21–46/m² total depending on grade. Labour alone for supply-and-fit is £6.00/m². Labour-only (your own carpet) is £9.00/m². Add £6.50–£9.50/m² for PU underlay with grippers and accessories included.

How much does LVT flooring installation cost?

LVT installation labour is £17.00/m². Materials range from £26.00/m² (glue-down plank) to £78.00/m² (premium herringbone). Subfloor prep is almost always required: latex smoothing costs £10–£18/m²; 6mm FG1 plywood overlay costs £18/m². Glue-down LVT also needs adhesive at £5.00/m².

What does cushioned sheet vinyl fitting cost?

Sheet vinyl fitting labour is £11.00/m². Standard domestic vinyl starts from £12.00/m²; premium thick cushioned vinyl is £19.50/m². No separate underlay needed. A typical 8m² bathroom in premium vinyl costs roughly £247–£286 all in.

How much is labour-only carpet fitting?

Labour-only carpet fitting (your own carpet) is £9.00/m². This includes power-stretching to BS 5325, gripper rods, and a clean finish. Underlay (8mm–11mm PU at £6.50–£9.50/m²) is available to supply including all grippers and accessories.

How much does underlay cost, and do I need it?

Underlay almost always recommended — it doubles carpet lifespan, improves insulation and reduces noise. Our rates: 8mm PU £6.50/m², 9mm Super High Density PU £8.00/m², 11mm PU £9.50/m². All include gripper rods, door threshold bars, and all accessories.

How much should I budget for a typical living room carpet?

A standard 16m² living room (4m x 4m) in mid-range easy-clean carpet with 11mm PU underlay, grippers, and supply-and-fit labour typically costs £601–£696. Basic carpet in the same room starts around £380. Use the interactive estimator on this page to calculate your specific room.

Do your prices include VAT and waste allowance?

All pricing is transparent and VAT-free (we are not VAT registered). The estimator adds a 10% cutting and waste allowance to materials automatically. Final quotes from a showroom visit are exact and itemised with no hidden extras.

Is LVT or sheet vinyl better value than carpet?

For bathrooms, kitchens and hallways, LVT or vinyl offers better waterproofing and durability. A mid-spec glue-down LVT kitchen (14m²) with latex prep typically costs £813–£1,064 installed. Sheet vinyl in the same space costs roughly £247–£400. Carpet is usually best-value for bedrooms and living rooms.

Our Flooring & Fitting Services

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We serve: Bromley, Croydon, Dulwich, Wandsworth, Beckenham, Chislehurst, Reigate, Epsom, Sevenoaks, and more — view all areas we cover.

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