How Much Does Floor Sanding Cost in Edinburgh?
A clear, honest price guide for Edinburgh homeowners — what most rooms cost, what changes the price, and why a fair quote reflects real craftsmanship rather than a race to the bottom.
The short answer
Floor sanding cost comes down to two things: how much floor area needs work, and what condition it's in. As a rough guide, most single-room jobs in Edinburgh land somewhere between £350 and £1,700, depending on room size — with larger or more demanding floors costing more. There's no minimum job charge, so smaller rooms and hallways are priced fairly rather than padded out.
That's a starting point, not a quote. Every floor is different — board condition, wood type, gaps, and the finish you choose all move the number. The only way to get an accurate price is a free, in-person assessment, which is exactly what we offer before any commitment.
Typical cost by room size
These are typical ranges for a straightforward sand and refinish. Your free quote will confirm an exact figure for your floor.
Hallway, box room
Roughly 8-12m²
No minimum charge, so smaller spaces are priced fairly.
Bedroom, living room
Roughly 15-20m²
Our most common job size across Edinburgh homes.
Open-plan, through-lounge
Roughly 25-35m²
Larger areas often see better value per square metre.
Multiple rooms or a whole flat? Most customers save per-room once we're already on site — ask for a whole-property quote.
What changes the price
None of these are surprises at invoice time — we walk through all of it during your free assessment, before you commit to anything.
Floor area
The biggest factor. Larger areas cost more overall, but typically work out better value per square metre.
Current condition
Deep scratches, old wax, water damage, or wide gaps between boards need extra prep before sanding can begin.
Floor type
Solid boards, engineered wood, and parquet all sand differently. Parquet in particular needs a slower, more skilled pass.
Finish choice
Oil, lacquer, matt, satin or gloss — your chosen finish and any colour staining affect material cost and time on site.
Access and disruption
Ground floor with easy access is quicker than a top-floor tenement flat with a narrow stair.
Furniture and prep
How much needs moving before we can start, and whether skirting or door trims need attention.
Staircases are priced separately from room area — see our staircase refurbishment page for why.
Why our pricing reflects the work, not a discount rate
The cheapest quote on the table is rarely the cheapest outcome. Corners cut on dust containment, finish quality, or floor prep tend to show up within a year — as re-coats, uneven wear, or dust that never quite settled in the first place.
Every job includes our BONA dust-containment system (99.5% of dust captured at source), premium Bona oils and lacquers, fully insured tradespeople, and a written guarantee. That's what the price covers — not just labour, but a result that's still holding up in five years.
We'd rather quote you honestly up front than win the job on a low number and have an awkward conversation later.
Sanding vs. replacing your floor
A new wood floor of comparable quality typically costs £80-120 per square metre installed — before skirting, transitions, doors, and weeks of disruption. Sanding and refinishing your existing floor almost always costs a fraction of that, while keeping the original character of your boards.
Free quotes across Edinburgh & the Lothians
Pricing structure is the same everywhere we work. Pick your area for local detail.
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Get an exact price for your floor
Free, in-person assessment. No obligation, no pressure — just an honest written quote you can compare with confidence.