New build flooring in Hither Green
The trap on Hither Green new builds is the screed. Developer slabs look flat but often aren't ready for LVT for 6+ weeks. We moisture-test at the visit and hold the fit until it's safe.
What new build flooring in Hither Green actually involves
The trap on Hither Green new builds is the screed. Developer slabs look flat but often aren't ready for LVT for 6+ weeks. We moisture-test at the visit and hold the fit until it's safe.
Corbett estate has original pine boards throughout — plywood overlay before LVT is standard.
- 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
Before we quote a lvt job in Hither Green
- Hither Green subfloor reality
Corbett estate has original pine boards throughout — plywood overlay before LVT is standard.
- Pattern direction
Plank run follows the longest sightline; in narrow Hither Green hallways that means front-door to kitchen.
- Door undercut
We trim doors on the day so they swing cleanly over glue-down LVT — no scraping, no callbacks.
"Fitted before we moved in — no scuffs, no drama." — Hither Green new-build customer
Recap — Hither Green new builds: LVT from £45/m², carpet from £22/m², all UFH-checked.
Postcodes: SE13 · Routes: the South Circular and A21 · Common build: Corbett estate Victorian terraces.
Covering Corbett estate, Staplehurst, Manor Lane.
New Build Flooring jobs we've finished nearby
New Build Flooring in Hither Green — common questions
We'd advise fitting kitchen last on LVT — that way you can pull the fridge/oven without lifting planks in the future.
Only the ranges rated for it — max 27°C surface, tog ≤1.5. We only quote UFH-approved LVT for these homes.
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.
Yes — best time. We can go in the day after handover, finish before removals, and the floor gets no scuff marks.