Flooring is an important part of the civil work. Some general comments: Flooring is almost impossible to change once you start living in your house. So its best to get it done before you move in. Also, its something that will improve the overall look of your house so even if you are tight on the budget, I would suggest that you definitely do the flooring well, and then cut down on furniture items that can always be added later. Also, try to give more leeway on the budget for good flooring, because it needs to last long, and cannot be easily changed later.