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How Much Does Flooring Cost in Melbourne?
Guide prices per square metre for carpet, timber, laminate, hybrid, vinyl and carpet tiles, supplied and installed across Bayside and South East Melbourne.
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The short answer
Most Melbourne homes land between $45 and $220 per square metre for flooring supplied and installed. Carpet and laminate sit at the lower end. Engineered timber sits at the top.
$45 to $220
per square metre, supplied and installed
$3,000 to $6,500
three bedrooms plus hallway, in carpet
Free
measure and quote, then a fixed price
The product is only part of it. Subfloor preparation, old floor removal, stairs and trims all move the number. A quote that leaves those out is not cheaper. It is just less complete.
Below are guide prices we see across Bayside and South East Melbourne. Use them to sanity check a quote. We confirm your exact price at the measure, once we have seen the rooms and tested the slab.
Flooring cost per square metre, supplied and installed
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| Flooring type | Guide price per m2 | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet | $45 to $110 | Bedrooms, lounges, stairs, upstairs living |
| Laminate | $55 to $95 | Hallways, rentals, busy family homes |
| Carpet tiles | $55 to $120 | Home offices, offices, clinics, playrooms |
| Vinyl planks (LVP) | $60 to $130 | Wet areas, kitchens, aged care, rentals |
| Hybrid flooring | $65 to $120 | Living areas, kitchens, hallways, bedrooms |
| Engineered timber | $110 to $220 | Living areas, whole home, feature floors |
Guide prices only, for supply and installation including underlay. Updated August 2026. Your quote is confirmed on site.
Costs that sit outside the per metre rate
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| Item | Guide price | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Old floor removal and disposal | $8 to $20 per m2 | Nearly every job. Included in our quotes. |
| Subfloor grinding, patching and levelling | $15 to $45 per m2 | Uneven slabs, old adhesive, timber subfloors |
| Concrete moisture testing | $250 to $650 per job | New slabs, extensions, any direct stick floor |
| Stairs | $45 to $120 per tread | Carpet or timber on stairs and landings |
| Scotia, trims and thresholds | $8 to $20 per lineal metre | Floating floors and doorway transitions |
What a typical Melbourne job costs
Real world job sizes, using the guide prices above.
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| Job | Approximate area | Guide total |
|---|---|---|
| One bedroom recarpet | 12 m2 | $700 to $1,400 |
| Three bedrooms plus hallway, carpet | 60 m2 | $3,000 to $6,500 |
| Open plan living in hybrid | 45 m2 | $3,500 to $6,000 |
| Kitchen, laundry and hallway in vinyl planks | 35 m2 | $2,600 to $5,000 |
| Whole home in engineered oak | 110 m2 | $14,000 to $26,000 |
Totals include supply, underlay, installation and removal of the old floor. Subfloor preparation and stairs are extra where they apply.
What moves the price up or down
The state of the subfloor
This is the biggest variable. A flat, dry, clean slab needs almost nothing. An old slab with glue residue and dips can add $15 to $45 per square metre before a single board goes down.
Product grade
Two hybrid floors can look the same and cost double. Wear layer thickness, core density and warranty length are where the money goes. Cheap boards in a hallway look tired in five years.
Room shape and size
Small rooms cost more per metre. There is more cutting, more waste and the same setup time. Large open areas are the cheapest per square metre.
Stairs
Stairs are hand work. They are priced per tread, not per square metre, and they are often the single biggest line after the product itself.
Lay pattern
A straight lay is fastest. Herringbone, chevron and feature borders take much longer to set out and install, so labour goes up.
Access and timing
Upstairs apartments, tight access, furniture moving and after hours work all add labour. Tell us up front and we build it into the fixed price.
How to compare flooring quotes fairly
Most people get three quotes that describe three different jobs. Before you compare the numbers, check all three answer these questions.
- Is the old floor covering removal and disposal included?
- Is subfloor preparation listed, or will it appear as a variation on the day?
- Has the slab been moisture tested, and does the quote say so?
- What underlay is specified, by name and thickness?
- Are scotia, trims and door thresholds in the price?
- Are stairs priced per tread and listed separately?
- Is the product named, with its wear layer and warranty?
If a quote is one number with no breakdown, ask for those lines. That is usually where the difference between two prices is hiding.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest flooring option in Melbourne?
Carpet and entry level laminate are the cheapest per square metre, usually from around $45 to $55 supplied and installed. Carpet is cheaper in bedrooms. Laminate is cheaper over the long run in a hallway, because it wears better.
How much does it cost to carpet a 3 bedroom house?
For roughly 60 square metres covering three bedrooms and a hallway, expect $3,000 to $6,500 supplied and installed. That includes underlay and taking the old carpet away. Stairs are priced separately, per tread.
How much does engineered timber flooring cost per square metre?
Engineered timber runs about $110 to $220 per square metre supplied and installed in Melbourne. European oak with a thin wear layer sits at the lower end. Wide board Australian species with a 4mm or thicker wear layer sits at the top.
Is hybrid flooring cheaper than timber?
Yes, usually by about half. Hybrid runs around $65 to $120 per square metre supplied and installed. Engineered timber runs $110 to $220. Hybrid is fully waterproof. Timber is real wood and can be sanded back later.
Does your quote include removing the old floor?
Yes. Lifting and taking away the old carpet, underlay, smoothedge, floating floor and in most cases tile is included. Tell us if you would rather handle that part yourself and we take it out of the price.
Why is one flooring quote so much cheaper than the others?
Nearly always one of three reasons. The subfloor preparation is not in the price. The underlay is the thinnest sheet that will pass. Or the old floor removal has been left out. Ask for those three lines and the gap usually closes.
Do you charge for the quote?
No. The measure and quote are free, with no obligation. We come to your home, measure the actual rooms, check the subfloor and leave you with a written fixed price.
How accurate are these prices?
They are a guide based on jobs across Bayside and South East Melbourne, updated August 2026. Your real price depends on the product you choose, the condition of your subfloor and the size and shape of the rooms. We confirm it at the measure.
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Get a fixed price for your rooms
Guide prices only get you so far. Tell us the rooms and we will come to you with samples and a written price.
- Free, no obligation measure and quote
- Fixed price, so there are no surprises on the day
- Every line itemised, so you can compare quotes fairly
- Old floor covering removal and disposal handled for you
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