Quick answer
A home measure is a visit to measure your rooms accurately and assess the subfloor, so quantities, seams, preparation and trims can be confirmed before a quotation. It's more reliable than measuring from a plan because rooms are rarely perfectly square. Book a home measure across Burton-on-Trent and the surrounding area using the form on this page.
An accurate measure is the foundation of a proper flooring quotation. Rooms are rarely perfectly square, doorways and alcoves change how flooring is cut, and the subfloor decides how much preparation is needed — none of which shows on a rough sketch.
A home measure checks all of this on site: the exact dimensions, where any seams or joins should fall, the condition of the subfloor, and the trims and thresholds needed. That's what turns an indicative estimate into a firm, written quotation.
Who this is for
- Anyone ready to move from an indicative estimate to a firm quotation
- People with awkward room shapes, alcoves or lots of doorways
- New-build and renovation projects where the subfloor needs assessing
- Landlords arranging flooring across a whole property
Suitable applications
- Single rooms, stairs and landings, or whole houses
- Carpet, laminate, sheet vinyl and LVT projects
- Homes, rentals and new-build properties in the service area
What's included
- Accurate measurement of each room, stairs and landing
- A look at the subfloor and current floor covering
- Discussion of products suited to each room
- The information needed to prepare a written quotation
What isn't automatically included
- A binding price on the spot — the quotation follows the measure
- Building, plastering or electrical work
- Any claim that the measure is free — that's confirmed when you book
- Removal of furniture or flooring during the visit
What we need to give you an estimate
- Your address (postcode) so we know it's in the service area
- Which rooms you'd like measured
- Rough timescale for the work
- Any preferred dates or times
- What you're considering, so we can bring relevant advice
Why a measure beats a plan
- Rooms are rarely perfectly rectangular — small differences change quantities
- Seam and join positions are planned to avoid doorways and traffic paths
- The subfloor's condition decides how much preparation is needed
- Thresholds, door bars and trims are identified and included
What happens after the measure
After the measure you receive a written quotation setting out the flooring, underlay, trims, preparation and fitting. You can then decide whether to go ahead — there's no obligation. Our guide on what a flooring quotation should include explains what to expect.
Honest limitations
We can't confirm whether a measure is free or chargeable on this page — that's set out when you book, so we never make a claim we haven't confirmed.
A measure is arranged within the service area around Burton-on-Trent. If you're on the edge of the area, ask and we'll let you know.
Book a home measure
Request a measure and we'll get in touch to arrange a convenient time.