New build flooring in Eltham
New builds in Eltham — the developments near Sidcup especially — mostly hand over with cheap developer vinyl. We're usually in within a fortnight of the keys, upgrading to real LVT or carpet with the right UFH backing.
What new build flooring in Eltham actually involves
New builds in Eltham — the developments near Sidcup especially — mostly hand over with cheap developer vinyl. We're usually in within a fortnight of the keys, upgrading to real LVT or carpet with the right UFH backing.
Span estates often have unusual screed levels — we'll moisture-test before quoting LVT.
- Fit around developer handover snags — we'll wait for keys
- Underfloor-heating-compatible LVT ranges recommended
- Screed on new slabs where the developer's finish is uneven
- Warranty-safe methods for shared-ownership properties
What we check first on a Eltham lvt job
- Subfloor flatness
LVT shows every bump — edwardian terraces subfloors in Eltham almost always need ply or self-levelling screed first.
- Door undercut
We trim doors on the day so they swing cleanly over glue-down LVT — no scraping, no callbacks.
- Pattern direction
Plank run follows the longest sightline; in narrow Eltham hallways that means front-door to kitchen.
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Recap — Eltham new builds: LVT from £45/m², carpet from £22/m², all UFH-checked.
Postcodes: SE9 · Routes: the A2 and South Circular · Common build: Edwardian terraces.
Covering Eltham Park, New Eltham, Mottingham.
Relevant finishes for new build flooring
New Build Flooring in Eltham — common questions
Yes — best time. We can go in the day after handover, finish before removals, and the floor gets no scuff marks.
Often yes. We use a calcium carbide meter on the visit — if it's over 2% CM we'll recommend waiting or applying a moisture barrier.
Only the ranges rated for it — max 27°C surface, tog ≤1.5. We only quote UFH-approved LVT for these homes.
We'd advise fitting kitchen last on LVT — that way you can pull the fridge/oven without lifting planks in the future.