Vinyl flooring installation cost analysis in the UK
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What I love about vinyl is that, besides being super practical, I can change it quite often.
And we know that very well at Yoojo, as nearly 5,400 clients have already used our vinyl installation service to have their flooring redone by an expert.
Are you looking to renovate a room in your home but unsure about the costs involved?
In the following guide, I’ll explain:
- how much you’ll be charged per square metre for a linoleum installation
- what the average price for vinyl installation is
- and I'll also give you some examples of prices our clients have paid for different types of vinyl installation
Let’s get started!
Vinyl Installation: what’s the cost per m2?
Unlike many other types of DIY services, your vinyl installer won’t charge you by the hour, but by the square metre.
That’s why I’ve done some digging on the internet, looking for quotes and average prices charged by local tradespeople.
I also decided to compare these prices to those paid by clients who used Yoojo to do the same kind of job.
Here’s what I found:
Traditional Flooring Company:
Yoojo:
Have you noticed that prices are significantly lower on our platform? That's because at Yoojo:
- Everything is digitalised
- You can book a trades person from just one hour of service
- Handymen live near you, offering reduced travel fees!
- You can book professionals, but also individuals, who are generally cheaper for small jobs like vinyl installation!
Is the cost different depending on the type of Linoleum?
Interestingly, it seems that some types of vinyl are more challenging to install than others.
The proof is in the numbers! After breaking down quotes by type of vinyl, here’s what I found:
Type of Vinyl |
Traditional Company |
Yoojo |
|---|---|---|
Linoleum Roll |
£18 / m2 |
£9 / m2 |
Linoleum Tiles |
£25 / m2 |
£18 / m2 |
Linoleum Planks |
£28 / m2 |
£19 / m2 |
Examples of prices for different vinyl installations
Knowing the average cost is great for getting an idea, but nothing beats real-life examples to help you plan!
In the following sections, you’ll discover real listings posted on Yoojo, the price the client paid for the job, and the cost per square metre for that job.
Example #1: requesting a simple 4.5m2 vinyl installation
💰 Price Paid: £60
📏 Price per Msq: £13/m2
Let’s start with a straightforward example: a client requested the installation of 4.5 m2 of vinyl flooring.
Nothing too complicated here, for an expert in linoleum flooring. This client easily found the right person for the job thanks to the detailed profiles and the ratings and reviews from other clients.
In the end, they paid £13 per square metre… A bargain!
💡 Yoojo Tip: The more complete your listing, the better your chances of attracting qualified service providers near you. Don’t hesitate to specify the area to be covered and any details that might affect the price!
Example #2: installing vinyl planks in toilets
💰 Price Paid: £25
📏 Price per Msq: £21/m2
Vinyl planks are very popular right now; you can even find them in parquet style.
They can be very stylish, but they might take a bit longer to install. That’s why you’ll notice that the installation cost per m2 is slightly higher than in the previous example.
But at £21/m2, it’s still very competitive, especially for a small installation (I’ll explain more about this just below).
💡 Yoojo Tip: Haven’t decided on your type of vinyl yet? No worries, you can ask Yoojo providers for advice directly through the free messaging feature in your listing. That’s the Yoojo way of helping each other out!
Example #3: Repairing Burned Vinyl
💰 Price Paid: £24
📏 Price per Msq: £2,4/m2
You dropped a candle on your beautiful living room vinyl flooring... Oops!
No worries, because Yoojo is particularly handy for everyone looking for a skilful tasker. Especially if you need a bit of help for something a traditional tradesperson might not take on because it's too small of a job.
And that’s why our client here managed to find a provider for just £24... It was one of his neighbours.
💡 Yoojo Tip: Don’t hesitate to post your listing on Yoojo; it’s free! Even if you have very small jobs to do, it’s no problem because you can book handymen for just an hour of service!
Example #4: Collecting and installing Vinyl flooring
💰 Price Paid: £170
📏 Price per Msq: £4.25/m2
Here’s a slightly different request: the client needed help from a flooring expert to go to the store and buy the vinyl rolls.
It’s not as unusual as you might think.
Many clients don’t have a car and appreciate the expertise of the handymen they connect with on Yoojo. There’s no limit; you can fully customise your service and ask the provider to accompany you to the store… But you’ll need to pay for their time, of course!
💡 Yoojo Tip: In our forms, we’ll ask you to book a time slot in your future provider’s calendar. Make sure to add extra time if you want them to accompany you to the DIY store!
Example #5: Fixing a bad flooring installation
💰 Price Paid: £35
📏 Price per Msq: 7£/m2
Did you trust your uncle John, who promised you his expertise in vinyl flooring is top notch?
Bad luck!
But don't worry, on Yoojo, you can easily find a talented neighbour to redo the cutting and installation of your vinyl.
Here, our client in Manchester paid only £35 to fix the poorly done job by the first installer.
💡 Yoojo Tip: In situations like this, a photo is really helpful in allowing flooring expert to better assess the scope of the job and its cost. Remember, the more information you share, the easier it will be for providers to accurately estimate your price.
Example #6: Installing vinyl throughout an entire home
💰 Price Paid: £385
📏 Price per Msq: £7/m2
Let’s look at the other extreme: someone needing to install vinyl throughout their entire home!
Fortunately, we’ve noticed that the larger the area to be covered, the lower the price per m2 tends to be.
In this case, the client paid £7 per m2… A real bargain compared to market prices!
💡 Yoojo Tip: Does the job take several days? No worries, on Yoojo, you can make arrangements with your service provider since you only release the payment once the work is completed and you’re satisfied.
Example #7: Removing and laying new vinyl flooring
💰 Price Paid: £80
📏 Price per Msq: £10/m2
Let’s finish with another common scenario on Yoojo: a client needs to remove old vinyl and replace it with a brand-new roll!
No problem here for this client who easily found a provider for £80 to install 8 m2 of vinyl.
💡 Yoojo Tip: Did you know that if you remove the vinyl yourself, you could save a lot of money? On Yoojo, your job is personalised and so are the pricing that the taskers are giving you. The simpler the task, the cheaper it is!
Request a personalised quote for your vinyl installation
As you've seen, because most Yoojo providers are your neighbours, you can find the right vinyl installer at an unbeatable price.
The best way to know how much, is to post your ad. It's free and you will be able to talk with the providers near your area!
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