Does laying flooring include caulking the skirting?

I personally think they should have done the skirting and the caulking too. They should include the cost of the nails and all other materials is the price or quote. This is my personal opinion of course, but I would have done those things.

Yes should be caulking in the skirting

Laying flooring typically does not include caulking the skirting (baseboards). The primary tasks involved in laying flooring are:

1. Preparing the subfloor.
2. Laying the flooring material (e.g., hardwood, laminate, vinyl, or tile).
3. Ensuring the flooring is properly aligned and secured.

Caulking the skirting boards, or baseboards, is generally considered a finishing task that falls under the broader category of trim work or finish carpentry. This task involves sealing gaps between the skirting boards and the wall or the floor to provide a clean, finished look and prevent drafts or moisture from entering.

In some cases, if you hire a contractor to lay your flooring, you can negotiate additional services, including caulking the skirting, but it is not typically included as a standard part of the flooring installation process.

Depending on what's agreed .. but 100% nails should have been punched

The caulking & mist coat would be the decorators responsibility

The nail head punch I would request the carpenter back to complete the hole punch or failing that a flat head screwdriver and hammer would be suffice to knock flush to then proceed with the decorating

The flooring job depends of what was agreed but it should be a finished project with the skirting on top of the flooring for better finish or trim around the skirting chalk should never be used as incorrect product

If necessary Yes
Usually yes, we sealing the edge
And if the skirting have any movement from nail we try to fix it

I would say the caulking would be down to the decorator, unless this was spoken about prior to installation. The nails should have been punched in though, I agree there.

All nails should have been punched and filled skirting boards caulked and ready for painting. All tasks should have been clearly stated in the quote. All tasks should be completed to a standard that doesn’t hold up the next stage, in this case decorating. You should not need to purchase any tools no matter how small to complete work that you’ve paid for.

The floor guys should caulk and punch nail holes.the mist coat should be done by the decorator

Laying flooring itself typically does not include caulking the skirting, but caulking can be an important part of the finishing process. After installing the flooring and skirting boards (baseboards), you may need to caulk the gap between the skirting and the wall or floor to achieve a clean, finished look. Caulking helps to fill any small gaps and can also prevent dust and dirt from accumulating. This step is usually done after the flooring is laid and the skirting is attached.

Hi so in regards to your questions.
No the plasterer does not have to mist coat unless it was originally quoted for.
Yes the nails should have been punched in.
Yes the flooring guys should have caulked the skirting and left you with a finished floor.