Accuracy and Data Policy
What “Accuracy” Means on This Platform
Accuracy does not mean predicting your final invoice to the dollar. That would be dishonest. Accuracy here means the math is correct and the assumptions are reasonable. Nothing more. Nothing less.
FlooringCostPro focuses on realistic estimating. Not perfect forecasting.
Where Easy Mode Prices Come From
Easy Mode uses market based averages. Not the cheapest. Not the highest. These averages reflect common pricing seen at:
- Large retail flooring stores
- Common contractor rate ranges
- Typical mid market installations
They are meant to answer one question: Does this project feel affordable or not. Easy Mode prices are not custom quotes. They are starting points.
Why Easy Mode Is Locked by Default
Most people accidentally break calculators by editing prices they do not understand. That leads to bad results.
So Easy Mode locks pricing on purpose. It protects the estimate. If you want full control, Pro Mode exists. That separation is intentional.
Regional Pricing Differences Matter
Flooring prices are not global. They are local. Labor in New York is not labor in rural Canada. Material pricing in London does not match Sydney.
That is why FlooringCostPro adjusts by region:
- United States and Canada assume square feet
- United Kingdom and Australia assume square meters
- Currency changes with region selection
Even with this, variation exists. Local conditions always win.
Why the Tool Does Not Pull Live Prices
Live pricing sounds useful. It usually is not. Retail prices change daily. Labor rates change by neighborhood.
Pulling live data often creates false precision. It looks accurate. It is not.
FlooringCostPro avoids this trap. It uses stable averages instead. That makes estimates more reliable for planning.
Editorial Responsibility and Limits
This platform does not claim to replace supplier quotes, on site inspections, or professional assessments. It is designed to inform decisions early. Before money changes hands.
If a number looks too good or too high, question it. That reaction is healthy.
The calculator logic is reviewed periodically. At least once per year. These reviews focus on:
- ✅ Calculation accuracy
- ✅ Browser compatibility
- ✅ Unit handling
- ✅ Rounding behavior
- ✅ Feature reliability
When changes are made, they are aimed at stability. Not constant tweaking. Consistency matters more than novelty.
User Input Still Matters Most
No calculator can fix incorrect input. That includes this one. If room measurements are wrong, the estimate will be wrong. If region is selected incorrectly, totals will be misleading.
The system assumes honest input. That is the only fair assumption.
Transparency Over Confidence
Some tools try to sound certain. That is risky. FlooringCostPro prefers transparency. Clear math. Clear limits.
If you understand how the estimate was created, you can judge its value. That is the goal.
The math is checked regularly. Inputs still matter.
Plan with care.