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What to include in a flooring estimate
Our flooring estimate template covers the basics every estimate needs (your details, the customer, job site, line items, totals, validity date and signature) plus the details customers in flooring look for:
- Area in sq ft and waste factor
- Material brand, line and color
- Tear-out and disposal
- Subfloor prep and leveling
- Trim and transitions
- Furniture moving
Sample flooring estimate
Job: LVP flooring, main floor. Remove carpet and pad on the main floor, prep and level the subfloor where needed, install luxury vinyl plank with 10% waste included, and install new quarter round at all baseboards.
| Line item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove and dispose existing carpet and pad | 850 sq ft | $0.90 | $765.00 |
| Floor prep and leveling | 1 lot | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Luxury vinyl plank, material incl. 10% waste | 935 sq ft | $3.20 | $2,992.00 |
| Install LVP | 850 sq ft | $2.40 | $2,040.00 |
| Baseboard and quarter round, install | 260 ln ft | $3.50 | $910.00 |
| Stair treads, LVP (optional) | 13 ea | $95.00 | $1,235.00 |
| Estimate total (optional items not included) | $7,127.00 | ||
Example prices are for illustration only and are not price guidance; costs vary widely by region, materials and job. Exclusions in this sample: Moving furniture and appliances, subfloor replacement, door trimming beyond 4 doors, stairs (offered as an option).
Flooring estimating tips
Price material and labor separately and show the waste factor; customers often only multiply room size by the box price and wonder why yours is higher.
Ask for a deposit that covers material when you order it, especially for special-order products.
Once the customer accepts, bill the job with a matching invoice from Excel Invoice Maker, or convert the estimate in one click with Estimate Pro.
This template is a general business document, not legal advice. Licensing, contract and deposit rules vary by state; check what applies to your trade.
