Flooring after handover on Orpington new builds
If your new build in BR5/BR6 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 Orpington actually involves
If your new build in BR5/BR6 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.
Petts Wood detached homes often have decorative parquet — sometimes worth restoring instead.
- 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 Orpington
- Orpington subfloor reality
Petts Wood detached homes often have decorative parquet — sometimes worth restoring instead.
- Pattern direction
Plank run follows the longest sightline; in narrow Orpington 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.
“Jordan is polite and amiable. He gets on with his work without a fuss — truly professional approach from start to finish. Shall definitely use again in the future.” — Kell Ward, verified Google review
In short — new build flooring in Orpington from £35/m² fitted; UFH-safe LVT, moisture-tested screed, warranty-safe methods.
Postcodes: BR5/BR6 · Routes: the A21 corridor · Common build: 1930s semis.
Covering Petts Wood, Green Street Green, St Mary Cray.
Relevant finishes for new build flooring
New Build Flooring in Orpington — 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.