Flooring guide
How much does floor levelling cost in Sydney?
Floor levelling can be quoted per square metre, by the amount of levelling compound used, or as a total for an agreed scope. The price depends on how much floor needs attention, how deep the low areas are and what preparation is needed. Ask whether a small job has a minimum charge or minimum job size before comparing quotes.
Why two rooms the same size can cost different amounts
One room might have a shallow dip near a doorway. Another room of the same size might have several low areas and a raised edge where old tiles meet another surface. The first may need a local repair. The second may need more preparation and material across a larger area.
Over the same area, filling to an average depth of 6 mm takes roughly twice the fill volume of 3 mm. This is a volume illustration, not a price or a material allowance. Actual material use depends on the surface and the product selected. An inspection helps establish where to fill, where to remove high spots and what preparation the new floor requires.
What to check in a quote
| Quote item | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Area and depth | Does the quote cover the whole room or just the affected areas? What depth or material allowance is included? |
| Removal and disposal | Is lifting the old flooring included? Who removes the waste? |
| Surface preparation | Is grinding, patching or priming included where needed? How is extra work handled if removal reveals another issue? |
| Labour, access and GST | Does the total include labour, materials and GST? Are there any access or minimum job charges? |
| New flooring | Does the quote cover preparation only, or supply and installation as well? |
A real example from Penrith
The owner had concrete, vinyl and tile surfaces sitting at different heights. Oz Timber Floor handled removal, preparation, levelling and hybrid flooring installation. The job shows why the condition of the old floor and the joins between rooms matter when preparing a quote.
See the Penrith floor levelling case study · Explore our floor levelling service
Get a quote for your floor
Send us your suburb, approximate floor area, what’s on the floor now and what you’d like to install. Photos of low spots, raised edges or joins between rooms can help us understand the job.
Sources
These references illustrate charging models, minimum job sizes and product coverage. They are not Oz Timber Floor prices.