How Much Does Perth Timber Floor Installation Cost?
We at Australian Construction are often asked: how much does a Perth timber floor installation cost? The answer is always the same—it depends.
Now, if we only take the average cost, we can say that it is somewhere around $27 per square meter. A little higher estimate is about $33 per square meter.
Today, we want to share with you some important information about the expenses you will incur should you decide to use timber floors in your facility. By the end of this tutorial, you should be able to decide if timber wood flooring is the right one for you.
How much is timber wood flooring?
On average, the cost is about $50 per square meter. As always, this price is just a rough estimate of averages. The actual cost will vary from one project to another because there are many kinds of wood, and there are also many options for timber flooring.
For the price of $50 per square meter, you are paying for a kind of wood that has many knots. These are wood types that also have imperfections. If you are looking for high-grade flooring, then you should expect to spend $150 per square meter. For mid-range prices, prepare around $60 to $80 per square meter.
Why spend so much money on wood timber flooring?
This is another question we are often asked about. Why is this type of flooring expensive?
It is expensive because it is made of wood. As you know, wood is not an easy material to come by. It takes years to grow a tree before you can harvest it for wood products. Some trees like pine only take three to five years to grow, while others only take 20 years to grow.
Despite the cost, there are many benefits to wood timber flooring. Here are some examples:
- They are durable and can stand the test of time
- Wood flooring is easy to maintain
- A well-maintained wood flooring increases the value of any property
- Wood comes in many colour options
- Wood is sophisticated
Wood is expensive, but you can get your money back from the sale of your property. Wood flooring also attracts clients who can spend more. The better your facility looks, the more money people are willing to spend.
Cost of timber floor sanding and polishing
At Australian Construction, we will give you a quote that is already inclusive of all the services and expenses. However, there might come a time when you may need to reseal the wood. In this case, we can provide sanding and finishing options for you.
Depending on the kind of wood, sanding can cost between $25 and $60 per square meter. Sanding is a necessary process before a wood finish is applied.
The sanding cost is not yet inclusive of what you will spend for the use of a stain or polyurethane. Take note that the price can go up or down, as the condition of the wood flooring is taken into account for this job type.
On the other hand, the cost of polishing is around $25 per square meter. At most, you will hit $50 per square meter. The polishing activity is done after the sanding and coating are completed. Again, the condition of the floor is taken into account, and then the kind of polishing compound also plays a role in the pricing.
How should you choose a Perth timber floor installation contractor?
We have dedicated blogs where we give advice to people who are looking for contractor services for timber floor installation. In this section, we will provide a summary of the things you have to look for.
- Pricing – you have to get your money’s worth. When choosing a contractor, make sure that the quote you get is complete with the kind of service you will get, the job that will be done, and the kind of wood that the contractor is buying.
- License – choose a contractor that is licensed by the government to operate. We at Australian Construction are licensed. We do not only service Perth—but we also service other cities like Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and other areas. Our engineers are also individually licensed.
- Insurance – this one is about liability issues. Our employees have insurance, and if anything happens to them at the construction site while doing their jobs, they are not your liability. We also offer a warranty on the quality of all our services.
- Reputation – we have a positive reputation in the 20 years that we have been in business. We have serviced dozens of clients, and we are confident that they are happy with the kind of construction work they received from us. Choose a contractor whose positive reputation precedes them.
- Experience – as mentioned in passing, we have been in the business for 20 years. This allowed us to have extensive learning experiences. We know what potential problems may arise, and we address them before they even happen.
These five things are critical if you are looking for a project that is successful. What we recommend is that you shop for timber floor installation contractors in Perth. After that, you have to shortlist several candidates. Choose three, and then decide who among them is the best according to the service and price.
Summary: Perth Timber Floor Installation
If you are looking for a contractor, give us a call. We at Australian Construction have been in business for over 20 years. We are professional in the construction industry, and the installation of wood timber flooring is not the only thing we can do.
Once you give us a call, we will visit your facility. We will measure the area, and then we will discuss the kind of wood you need. Apart from the installation, know that we are also available for other related services, such as floor substrate preparation.
Once the discussion is over, we will prepare the price quote. This price quote is inclusive of all the materials and labour costs associated with the project. Finally, we can get started and we guarantee that we will finish the job in the timeline we agreed upon.