Priced the way Flooring work is billed
A floor install and a hardwood refinish don't get quoted the same way, so why would every trade? SideWRK prices Flooring the way the work is really billed: per square foot, all-in — about $6 a square foot. Tap the work, put in the numbers, and the line prices itself — no napkin math, no undercharging a job because you rushed the quote.
What moves a Flooring price
Two Flooring jobs that look the same on paper can be a hundred dollars apart once you're on site. Here's what actually changes the number — the things to size up before you quote:
- Material and subfloor — luxury vinyl over a flat slab is one price; hardwood over a subfloor that needs leveling is another.
- Tear-out — pulling old tile and hauling it out is separate from laying the new floor.
- Layout — stairs, diagonals, and a room full of cuts slow you down and belong in the number.
What a Flooring job puts on the record
Every trade documents something different, and Flooring is no exception. SideWRK captures the material — carpet, hardwood, LVP, tile and the rest of what your work needs on the record — the details that protect you and make the invoice stand up:
- the material — carpet, hardwood, LVP, tile
- a tear-out-existing flag
- the year built
- asbestos (pre-1980 vinyl tile and mastic), silica, and pre-1978 lead disclosures
Example note on a job: "Installed over existing subfloor — minor squeaks may remain."
How to price a Flooring job in SideWRK
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Start the job and add your work
Open a Flooring job and tap a suggestion like "Floor install" or "LVP / laminate install" — the common work is already loaded, so you tap instead of type.
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Price it per square foot
Enter the numbers and the line prices itself, per square foot, all-in — about $6 a square foot. Put parts on at your cost so what you clear is real profit, not just the Flooring ticket total.
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Note the details
Add a plain-English note — for example, "Installed over existing subfloor — minor squeaks may remain." — and a photo of the work.
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Log what the job needs
Capture the Flooring-specific records: the material — carpet, hardwood, LVP, tile, and a tear-out-existing flag.
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Send it and get paid
Send the Flooring estimate for approval. Your customer approves from their phone, the invoice goes out, and you get paid — card, Apple Pay, or straight to Venmo, Zelle, or Cash App.
Staying on the right side of the rules
SideWRK documents your Flooring work — it doesn't make you licensed, and it says so plainly. What to know: an OSHA presumed-asbestos rule on pre-1980 flooring and mastic, silica control on wet cuts, and EPA lead-safe work on pre-1978 homes — a contractor license is optional in many states. The app flags the permit and license triggers so they never surprise you mid-job.
Flooring pricing — common questions
How do I price a Flooring job in SideWRK?
You bill per square foot, all-in — about $6 a square foot. Add the work — Floor install, LVP / laminate install, Tile install — enter the numbers, and each line prices itself. Parts go on at your cost, so you see real profit and not just the total.
What does SideWRK document on a Flooring job?
The records Flooring work actually needs: the material — carpet, hardwood, LVP, tile; a tear-out-existing flag; the year built. It rides on the estimate and invoice, so your paper trail is built as you work instead of reconstructed later.
Do I need a license to do Flooring work?
That depends on your state and the job, but here's the shape of it: an OSHA presumed-asbestos rule on pre-1980 flooring and mastic, silica control on wet cuts, and EPA lead-safe work on pre-1978 homes — a contractor license is optional in many states. SideWRK documents the work; it doesn't certify you, and it flags the permit and license triggers so nothing sneaks up on you.
Does SideWRK work for trades other than Flooring?
Yes — it runs all 42 trades, each priced and documented its own way. If you run more than one, the Multi-Trade plan unlocks them all and switches between them in a tap.