Flooring after handover on Petts Wood new builds
New builds in Petts Wood — the developments near Orpington 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 Petts Wood actually involves
New builds in Petts Wood — the developments near Orpington 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.
Original parquet is common under old carpet — we always lift to inspect before quoting a replacement.
Three things that decide a lvt fit in Petts Wood
- Petts Wood subfloor reality
Original parquet is common under old carpet — we always lift to inspect before quoting a replacement.
- Pattern direction
Plank run follows the longest sightline; in narrow Petts Wood 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.
- 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
Bottom line: upgrade the Petts Wood developer floor before the furniture arrives — much less hassle.
"Fitted before we moved in — no scuffs, no drama." — Petts Wood new-build customer
Postcodes: BR5 · Routes: the A208 and A21 · Common build: 1930s mock-Tudor detached.
Covering Poverest, Chislehurst border, Great Thrift.
New Build Flooring jobs we've finished nearby
New Build Flooring in Petts Wood — 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.