Flooring fitter day rates in South West
South West England · 2026
£200–£340
per day, ex VAT
£25–£43
per hour
level with
vs UK average
A flooring fitter working in South West typically charges £200–£340 a day (£25–£43 an hour), ex VAT — right on the UK average. Broadly the national average, with two markets in one: steady town-and-city work, plus coastal renovation demand from second homes and holiday lets that pays a premium in season.
Straight-lay laminate and LVT are quoted per square metre, but pattern work changes the maths entirely — herringbone can halve daily coverage. Good fitters inspect the subfloor before quoting anything.
What moves a flooring fitter's rate
- 01Per-square-metre pricing is standard for straight-lay work
- 02Subfloor preparation — latex screeds and levelling are often the real job
- 03Herringbone, parquet and borders, which multiply fitting time
- 04Furniture moving and old floor disposal, priced as extras
South West vs everywhere else
| London | £270–£460 |
| South East | £230–£390 |
| East of England | £210–£355 |
| South West | £200–£340 |
| Scotland | £195–£330 |
| West Midlands | £190–£325 |
| North West | £190–£320 |
| East Midlands | £185–£315 |
| Yorkshire | £180–£305 |
| Wales | £180–£305 |
| North East | £170–£290 |
| Northern Ireland | £165–£280 |
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Indicative ranges compiled from public cost guides, reviewed July 2026. Ex VAT. A guide, not a quote, and not financial advice.