Flooring after handover on West Wickham new builds
If your new build in BR4 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 West Wickham actually involves
If your new build in BR4 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.
1930s detached homes here often have herringbone parquet under the carpet — inspected first.
- 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 West Wickham
- Subfloor flatness
LVT shows every bump — 1930s detached homes subfloors in West Wickham 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 West Wickham hallways that means front-door to kitchen.
“Jordan was very professional in his approach and work, cannot fault anything.” — Karen Hosking, verified Google review
In short — new build flooring in West Wickham from £35/m² fitted; UFH-safe LVT, moisture-tested screed, warranty-safe methods.
Postcodes: BR4 · Routes: the A232 · Common build: 1930s detached homes.
Covering Coney Hall, Wickham Court, Langley Park.
Relevant finishes for new build flooring
New Build Flooring in West Wickham — 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.