Flooring after handover on Lee new builds
New builds in Lee — the developments near Blackheath 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 Lee actually involves
New builds in Lee — the developments near Blackheath 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.
Victorian terraces often have suspended timber over ventilated voids — careful nailing only.
- 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 Lee
- Subfloor flatness
LVT shows every bump — victorian terraces subfloors in Lee 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 Lee hallways that means front-door to kitchen.
"Fitted before we moved in — no scuffs, no drama." — Lee new-build customer
Recap — Lee new builds: LVT from £45/m², carpet from £22/m², all UFH-checked.
Postcodes: SE12/SE13 · Routes: the South Circular (A205) · Common build: Victorian terraces.
Covering Manor Park, Old Road, Burnt Ash Hill.
New Build Flooring jobs we've finished nearby
New Build Flooring in Lee — 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.