Laminate Flooring Installation Cost is the labour and preparation part of a flooring job: fitting, removing the old floor, levelling and finishing. Product prices are covered in the laminate flooring prices guide.
Send your floor area and existing floor type to get installation quotations.
Get the Best QuoteLabour Rates
| Labour | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Labour, straight lay in a rectangular room, per m² | R100 - R180 |
| Labour, many cuts, angles or herringbone, per m² | R180 - R250 |
Preparation
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Lifting and disposing of old flooring, per m² | R25 - R100 |
| Levelling compound, per m² | R30 - R80 |
| Self-levelling screed, per m² | R150 - R350 |
| Foam with moisture barrier, per m² | R40 - R60 |
Finishing
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Skirting, labour only, per metre | R45 - R100 |
| Skirting, supply and fit, per metre | R80 - R160 |
| Removing old skirting, extra per metre | R15 - R25 |
| Transition strips and mouldings, each | R150 - R400 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, rounded, taken from rates published by South African flooring businesses and cost guides. They are not our prices or quotations, and no installer is bound by them. Most sources do not say whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT, underlay, trims, delivery and wastage on every quotation.
Sources:
- Builders in Gauteng - laminate flooring installation cost
- ServiceLink SA - laminate flooring installation guide with costs
- Completo - flooring costs in South Africa
- LaminateFloors.co.za - laminate flooring installation cost
- Builders in Gauteng - floor screeding prices
- FloorPaintingPrice.co.za - floor screeding and self-levelling cost
- Builders in Gauteng - skirting board fitting cost per metre
What Pushes Labour Up
- Herringbone, diagonal layouts and wide or long planks.
- Many doorways, built-in cupboards, pillars and angled walls.
- Stairs, which are priced separately.
- Moving furniture and appliances.
- After-hours or weekend work.
Ways to Keep the Cost Down
- Clear the rooms before the installer arrives.
- Remove old carpet yourself if the quotation allows it.
- Choose a straight-plank layout.
- Combine rooms into one job rather than several visits.
Get prices for your floor rather than a range. Send one request and compare replies.
Get the Best QuoteLaminate Flooring Installation Cost FAQs
How much is labour to install laminate per m²?
Published South African rates put labour at about R90 to R250 per m², depending on the layout and the number of cuts.
Is removal of the old floor included?
Not always. Ask for removal and disposal to be listed separately.
Do installers charge a minimum fee?
Some do for small rooms. Ask when you request quotations.
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