Scope guide

What should be included in a flooring quote?

A flooring quote should explain what the installer is actually agreeing to do. Clear inclusions make it easier to compare, approve and avoid disputes.

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Quick answer

What to check first

A flooring quote should include product details, rooms/area, supply and installation scope, removal, disposal, floor preparation assumptions, trims, skirting/scotia, stairs, access notes, warranty, terms and exclusions.

Product details

The quote should identify the product category and, where possible, the range, finish or equivalent specification. Without this, a cheaper quote may simply be using a different product.

Work included

Supply, installation, underlay, removal, disposal, furniture handling, door trimming, trims, scotia, skirting and stairs should be written clearly instead of assumed.

Site conditions

Apartment access, stairs, lift booking, occupied-home conditions, moisture concerns and subfloor preparation should be flagged early.

Flooring-specific examples

How this shows up in real quote wording

Sydney apartmentThe quote should mention product category, acoustic underlay or strata requirements if relevant, lift access, parking/access notes and disposal.
Older houseThe quote should flag removal type, possible floor preparation, trims/skirting, transitions and whether stairs are included.
Checklist

Before you accept or compare

  • Product category, range and colour direction.
  • Rooms and area basis.
  • Supply and installation scope.
  • Removal and disposal scope.
  • Underlay and acoustic requirements if relevant.
  • Floor preparation assumptions.
  • Stairs, trims, scotia, skirting and transitions.
  • Warranty, payment terms and exclusions.
Questions to ask

Send these back before deciding

Can you list the included rooms and area basis?Ask for a written answer so the quote can be compared against the same scope.
Is disposal included after removal?Ask for a written answer so the quote can be compared against the same scope.
What preparation is allowed for before installation?Ask for a written answer so the quote can be compared against the same scope.
Are stairs or trims included?Ask for a written answer so the quote can be compared against the same scope.
What is excluded?Ask for a written answer so the quote can be compared against the same scope.
Next step

Turn the guide into a clearer flooring decision

If you already have a quote, use quote review to check missing scope. If you are starting fresh, use the structured quote flow so product, area and site details are captured together.

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Related guides

Keep comparing the written scope

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FAQs

Common questions

Does every flooring quote need all of these items?

Not every project has stairs or acoustic requirements, but the quote should still make it clear whether those items are included, excluded or not applicable.

Is an estimate enough before site review?

An estimate can be useful, but final installation decisions should be based on confirmed product, area and site conditions.