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What does flooring cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical re-floor a house

$7,000

Most jobs land between $2,500 and $18,000.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

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Flooring

New flooring

Estimated installed price

$6,600

Most jobs like this land between $4,800 and $9,000, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$80–$150 per m²

Carpet with underlay, 60 m²$80–$150 per m²$4,800–$9,000
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Mid-range flooring and underlay, laying, trims and disposal of the offcuts.

Not included: Levelling compound, subfloor repairs and moving furniture.

People use Connect for carpet, vinyl, laminate, timber, tiles and floor sanding.

What drives the price

Area, carpet versus vinyl versus timber or laminate, underlay, removing the old floor, and floor prep.

Example jobs

Carpet 3 bedrooms with underlay$3,000–$6,000
Vinyl planks, 60 m²$5,000–$9,000
Sand and polish timber floors, 60 m²$4,000–$7,000

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does flooring cost in NZ?

A typical re-floor a house is around $7,000 incl. GST, with most jobs between $2,500 and $18,000. Area, carpet versus vinyl versus timber or laminate, underlay, removing the old floor, and floor prep.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

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