Flooring after handover on Kidbrooke new builds
If your new build in SE3 has underfloor heating we only spec LVT with the correct tog rating — anything else voids the UFH warranty. We'll confirm the range on the quote.
What new build flooring in Kidbrooke actually involves
If your new build in SE3 has underfloor heating we only spec LVT with the correct tog rating — anything else voids the UFH warranty. We'll confirm the range on the quote.
New-build screed is LVT-ready; 1930s semis need ply over the pine boards.
- 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 Kidbrooke
- Subfloor flatness
LVT shows every bump — berkeley homes new-builds subfloors in Kidbrooke 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 Kidbrooke hallways that means front-door to kitchen.
"Fitted before we moved in — no scuffs, no drama." — Kidbrooke new-build customer
Bottom line: upgrade the Kidbrooke developer floor before the furniture arrives — much less hassle.
Postcodes: SE3 · Routes: the A2 and Rochester Way · Common build: Berkeley Homes new-builds.
Covering Kidbrooke Village, Ferrier estate footprint, Weigall Road.
New Build Flooring jobs we've finished nearby
New Build Flooring in Kidbrooke — 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.