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Example report: Flooring package — underfloor heating, magnesite screed & PVC (55 m²)

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Key finding: in QuoteChecker's independent review, this Flooring package — underfloor heating, magnesite screed & PVC (55 m²) quote scored 5.9/10, with 2 risks and 4 points of attention identified; our recommendation to the client: Negotiate first — address 3 points.

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Flooring package — underfloor heating, magnesite screed & PVC (55 m²)
Example
Client
[Private client]
Provider
[Flooring company]
Report
2025

Summary

[Flooring company] offers an all-in flooring package (underfloor heating + magnesite screed + PVC) for 55 m² at €12.676 incl. VAT. The quote is administratively well organised and the provider has a strong Google reputation, but there are three serious points of attention: liability for leakage is fully excluded, the 50% deposit is above average, and the scope contains several open-ended items (levelling, sealing edges, central-heating connection). Renegotiate liability, warranty and the deposit before you sign.

5 positive 4 points of attention 2 risk
5.9 out of 10
Average score
⚠️ Our recommendation: Negotiate first — address 3 points

[Flooring company] delivers an administratively correct quote and has a strong reputation, but the combination of fully excluded leakage liability (a real risk with embedded underfloor heating), a 50% deposit and missing warranty periods makes signing without amendments unwise. Arrange in writing at least: (1) a warranty period of at least 2 years on labour, (2) a reduction of the deposit to max. 30%, and (3) a maximum on the recalculated items for levelling. If [Flooring company] accommodates these three points, the quote is acceptable.

Cost overview

ItemAmount
Edge foam (55 m²) € 77,00
PE film (55 m²) € 116,00
Underfloor heating, insulated, 7-loop manifold (55 m², 3 cm) € 2.270,00
Magnesite screed (55 m², 5 cm) € 2.310,00
Magnesite primer (55 m²) € 140,00
Levelling magnesite (55 m²) € 2.299,00
PVC floor, straight plank (55 m²) € 2.869,00
Measuring, call-out and pump costs € 395,00
Total excl. VAT € 10.476,00
VAT 21% € 2.199,96
Total incl. VAT € 12.675,96
Total quote amount (indicative)€ 12.676

Category scores

Price transparency
6
Quote completeness
8
Provider reputation
9
Red flags
5
Warranty & liability
4
Hidden costs risk
5
Delivery terms
6
Price market conformity
6
Contractual risk
5
Scope completeness
5

Findings

Full company details present
Chamber of Commerce (KvK) number [KVK], VAT number [VAT] and IBAN [IBAN] are stated and verifiable.
Good Google reputation
[Flooring company] scores 4.6/5 based on 141 reviews — well above the market average for floor installers.
Structured payment schedule
The 50/30/20% split gives you as the customer a payment stage at handover (20%), which provides some leverage in the event of defects.
Surcharge rules partly stated
An extra cm of magnesite thickness (€4,50/m²), herringbone (+€7,50/m²) and extra levelling bags (€25/bag) are explicitly mentioned — this limits surprises on those points.
Quote validity date recorded
The quote is valid until 20-12-2025, so you know how long the price is guaranteed.
No warranty period stated
The quote mentions no warranty on materials or labour. Ask in writing for at least 2 years' warranty on labour, plus the manufacturer's warranty on the PVC floor and the underfloor heating system.
50% deposit is high
A deposit of 50% (approx. €6.338) before work starts gives you little legal leverage in the event of problems. Market practice is max. 30% up front. Negotiate this back to 30/40/30%.
Unit prices missing
Without €/m² prices per item you cannot verify after the final measurement whether the final invoice is correct. Request a breakdown of materials and labour per item.
Connecting the underfloor heating to the boiler not in scope
The quote describes supplying and installing the heating network, but not who connects the manifold to your central-heating system. This may result in an extra invoice from an installer.
Leakage liability fully excluded
With a combined floor with embedded underfloor heating, the risk of leakage is real. [Flooring company] excludes all liability for this. In the event of a leak, water damage to adjacent rooms or the floor below can run to thousands of euros with no recourse against the contractor.
Levelling on recalculation without a maximum
Extra levelling bags (€25 each above 3 mm layer thickness) and 'sealing edges' are settled on recalculation without a cap. With an uneven subfloor this can rise unexpectedly.

Recommended questions for the provider

  1. 1.Can you specify a warranty period for both the materials and the labour, specifically for the underfloor heating and the PVC floor?
  2. 2.Are you willing to adjust the payment schedule to a maximum deposit of 30% instead of 50%?
  3. 3.Who is responsible for connecting the 7-loop manifold to our existing central-heating system, and is that included in this price?
  4. 4.Can you specify the unit prices (€/m²) per item so that we can verify the final invoice after the final measurement?
  5. 5.Can you specify a maximum (cap) for the recalculated items for levelling and sealing the edges?
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