Flooring Estimating Services
Flooring is often the last trade on a project, but it’s priced long before the job starts. A flooring estimate tells you how much of each material to buy, what the prep work involves and how many labor hours the install will take.
Estimexa prepares flooring estimates for contractors and builders across the USA. We work from your floor plans and finish schedule, measuring each room by flooring type.
With the measuring done for you, you can focus on product selections, scheduling and winning the job.
How Is Flooring Estimated?
Flooring is estimated room by room. Each room’s area is measured from the floor plan and matched with the flooring type in the finish schedule. Then waste is added based on the material and layout. Finally, material and labor costs are applied.
We measure every room in PlanSwift. Pricing is based on RSMeans data for your project location.
Flooring Types We Estimate
- Tile: ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone
- Resilient: LVT, LVP, VCT, sheet vinyl and rubber flooring
- Wood: solid hardwood, engineered wood and laminate
- Carpet: broadloom carpet and carpet tile
- Concrete finishes: epoxy coatings, sealed and polished concrete
What’s Included in Your Flooring Estimate
- Floor area by room and flooring type
- Wall base, such as rubber, wood or tile base
- Transitions and thresholds between flooring types
- Underlayment and moisture barriers
- Floor prep, including leveling compound where needed
- Stair treads and risers
- Material and labor costs, with a total summary
Why Flooring Contractors Work With Estimexa
Floor Prep Included
Uneven or damp subfloors need leveling or a moisture barrier before flooring goes down. We include this prep work in your estimate, so it isn’t left out of your price.
Waste Based on the Layout
A herringbone tile pattern needs more extra material than a straight lay. Carpet waste depends on roll width and seam layout. We set waste for each area based on how it will actually be installed.
Turnaround in About a Day
Most flooring estimates are delivered within 24 hours. Revisions are included, and you only pay for the estimates you order.
See What You’ll Receive
Before you send your plans, you can review a sample estimate to see the format, the level of detail and how costs are broken down.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much extra flooring should I order?
Most straight-lay flooring needs about 5% to 10% extra. Diagonal and herringbone patterns can need 15% or more because of extra cuts.
How much does flooring installation cost per square foot?
It depends on the flooring type, floor prep, pattern, and local labor rates. An estimate from your plans gives the most accurate cost.
Can you estimate flooring for just part of a building?
Yes. We can price a single floor, a single unit, or only one flooring type.
What do you need for a flooring estimate?
Your floor plans and finish schedule. Product specs help us price the exact materials you plan to use.