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What information to send for a quicker flooring estimate
The details to include when you ask for a flooring estimate, so we can come back with a useful indicative figure without lots of back-and-forth.
By Maximum Flooring
For a useful flooring estimate, send the rooms involved, rough sizes in metres, the type of flooring you are considering, whether you want supply and fit or fitting only, your postcode, what is on the floor now and a few photos of each room. Those details cut out most of the follow-up questions and make the indicative figure more realistic.
Most of it takes only a few minutes to gather, and you do not need exact measurements to get started.
The essentials
- Which rooms, and roughly what each is used for
- Rough sizes: length and width of each room in metres (our floor-area calculator helps)
- The flooring type you are leaning towards (carpet, laminate, vinyl or LVT) or “not sure yet”
- Supply and fit or fitting only: do you want us to supply the flooring, or fit flooring you have bought?
- Your postcode, so we can confirm you are in our area
Details that sharpen the estimate
- Subfloor: concrete, floorboards or chipboard, if you know, and its rough condition
- Existing floor: what is down now and whether it needs lifting and taking away; see who removes old flooring
- Stairs and landings: how many steps, and whether there are turns or winders; see measuring carpet for stairs and landings
- Furniture: how furnished the rooms are; see does a carpet fitter move furniture
- Timing: when you would ideally like the work done, and any fixed dates such as a move-in or a new tenancy
Photos and plans
A few photos of each room and the current floor help a lot, especially for awkward shapes, doorways and the condition of the subfloor. Include a wide shot of each room and a close-up of the floor. You can attach up to three photos (JPEG, PNG or WebP) to the enquiry form. If you have a floor plan, a clear photo or screenshot of it can be one of those images.
Already bought your flooring?
For a fitting-only quote, add the exact product name, the quantity and whether it has been delivered. It is worth checking the delivery before booking; see checking flooring bought online.
Sending on behalf of a landlord or client?
Letting agents and property managers should include the property address, the void or tenancy dates, who will approve the quote and how access will be arranged. Our landlord flooring checklist covers what else to think about.
Common questions
Do I need exact measurements?
No. Rough sizes are fine for an indicative estimate. A home measure confirms the exact quantities before a written quotation.
Why does the subfloor matter?
Preparation such as levelling or overboarding can be a significant part of a job, particularly for hard floors. Knowing what is underneath helps make the estimate realistic.
Is the estimate the final price?
No. Figures given before a measure are indicative. The final price is confirmed in your written quotation; see what a flooring quotation should include.
Next step
Send your details for an estimate. It is one form and takes a few minutes.