Eltham parquet fitter — herringbone and basket weave
Parquet is the flooring pattern most Edwardian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estates and Span modernist housing homes in Eltham were originally built with — herringbone or basket weave in oak or teak, sanded and finished in place. We restore original and fit new to match.
What parquet block flooring in Eltham actually involves
Parquet is the flooring pattern most Edwardian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estates and Span modernist housing homes in Eltham were originally built with — herringbone or basket weave in oak or teak, sanded and finished in place. We restore original and fit new to match.
Span estates often have unusual screed levels — we'll moisture-test before quoting LVT.
- Solid and engineered parquet both fitted
- Herringbone, basket weave and brick-bond patterns
- Border designs on request
- Sanded and finished in situ
Before we quote a laminate job in Eltham
- Eltham subfloor reality
Span estates often have unusual screed levels — we'll moisture-test before quoting LVT.
- Stairs
Stair nosings glued and pinned — we don't recommend laminate for narrow Victorian flights.
- Underlay & DPM
Ground floors in Eltham edwardian terraces usually need a combined underlay/DPM, not plain foam.
“Jordan put in carpets for our 2 bedrooms, landing and stairs in our new loft conversion and in 2 existing bedrooms. The quality of the carpets is excellent and the price for the work very reasonable. He gets on with the job, very professional, work of the highest standard. Top class.” — Gary Simmons, verified Google review
Bottom line: parquet is a design statement floor. Priced accordingly, and worth it.
Postcodes: SE9 · Routes: the A2 and South Circular · Common build: Edwardian terraces.
Covering Eltham Park, New Eltham, Mottingham.
Relevant finishes for parquet block flooring
Parquet Block Flooring in Eltham — common questions
Sealed parquet, yes — with an oil or lacquer finish. Not in a wet zone directly. Most SE9 kitchen parquet installs are in the diner-side, not around the sink.
Often yes — we source reclaimed blocks or match new oak to the tone of your original. Common for Edwardian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estates and Span modernist housing restorations in Eltham Park.
A 30m² Eltham living room in herringbone is roughly 3–4 days including sand and finish. Basket weave is quicker. Borders add a day.
Solid parquet is period-correct and can be sanded many times; engineered parquet is stable for modern heating and pre-finished. Most Eltham customers choose engineered unless restoring an original.