Flat and apartment flooring in Hayes
Flats in Hayes — especially around the station and the newer developments near West wickham — have leasehold sound rules. We spec acoustic underlay (12dB reduction minimum) on every fit so you're never in breach.
What flat & apartment flooring in Hayes actually involves
Flats in Hayes — especially around the station and the newer developments near West wickham — have leasehold sound rules. We spec acoustic underlay (12dB reduction minimum) on every fit so you're never in breach.
1930s pine boards throughout — ply overlay standard before LVT.
"LVT with acoustic backing so the flat below can't hear us." — BR2 apartment
- Acoustic underlay to meet leasehold sound-transfer rules
- Concierge-friendly access — we book delivery windows
- LVT with acoustic backing where allowed by the lease
- Whole-flat carpet turnarounds in under a day
What we check first on a Hayes carpet job
- Hayes subfloor reality
1930s pine boards throughout — ply overlay standard before LVT.
- Underlay choice
8mm crumb is the usual call for Hayes bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
- Doorway transitions
Most 1930s detached homes doorways here need a bevelled bar rather than a Z-bar to clear the carpet next door.
Bottom line: Hayes flats need the right underlay, not just the right carpet — we spec both.
Postcodes: BR2 · Routes: the A232 and Pickhurst Lane · Common build: 1930s detached homes.
Covering Pickhurst, Hayes Common, Keston border.
Flat & Apartment Flooring jobs we've finished nearby
Flat & Apartment Flooring in Hayes — common questions
Most modern leases in BR2 allow LVT if it's fitted with acoustic backing (18dB+). Older 1960s conversions sometimes require carpet in living areas — we'll check the lease clause with you.
Yes — we've done this a lot. We book the service lift, take the old floor out first, materials up second, fit third. Usually one day for a two-bed flat.
Cloud 9 Cumulus for carpet (12dB) and Trelleborg 2mm acoustic backing for LVT (19dB). Both meet standard leasehold sound clauses.
Yes — bagged and taken away same day. No leaving old carpet on the communal landing.