Flooring over underfloor heating in New Eltham
Most New Eltham UFH complaints come from the flooring, not the boiler. A 12mm plank with 3mm foam is doing the wrong job. We use 4–5mm LVT or 8mm UFH-rated laminate over ≤1.0 tog underlay so heat reaches 1930s bay-fronted semis with a scattering of post-war infill feet — not the subfloor.
What flooring over underfloor heating in New Eltham actually involves
Most New Eltham UFH complaints come from the flooring, not the boiler. A 12mm plank with 3mm foam is doing the wrong job. We use 4–5mm LVT or 8mm UFH-rated laminate over ≤1.0 tog underlay so heat reaches 1930s bay-fronted semis with a scattering of post-war infill feet — not the subfloor.
Original pine boards over joists — same story as neighbouring Sidcup, so ply overlay before LVT is the norm.
Before we quote a lvt job in New Eltham
- New Eltham subfloor reality
Original pine boards over joists — same story as neighbouring Sidcup, so ply overlay before LVT is the norm.
- Pattern direction
Plank run follows the longest sightline; in narrow New Eltham 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.
- Only UFH-rated LVT, laminate and engineered wood used
- Underlay kept below 1.0 tog so heat actually reaches the room
- Perimeter expansion gap sized for full UFH cycle
- Manifold and probes protected during fit
In short — New Eltham UFH flooring from £38/m² fitted, using UFH-rated planks and low-tog underlay so the heat actually reaches the room.
“Fantastic & efficient service from the team — quote was back to me really quick, and best value I could find after phoning around and shopping for weeks on end. Highly recommended.” — Sam Lorkins, verified Google review
Postcodes: SE9 · Routes: the A20 · Common build: 1930s bay-fronted semis.
Covering Avery Hill, Southwood, Green Lane.
Relevant finishes for flooring over underfloor heating
Flooring Over Underfloor Heating in New Eltham — common questions
Yes — dropped to 15–18°C for 48 hours before, off during the fit, then ramped back up 2°C per day. We give you the schedule in writing after the New Eltham survey.
55°C at the plank, 27°C at the floor surface — the industry standard. Above that, planks cup and joints open. We commission with your plumber so we know the ramp-up.
For heat transfer, yes — 4–5mm LVT sits directly on the screed with a very low thermal resistance. Most new New Eltham kitchens over UFH now go LVT for that reason.
Yes — but only UFH-rated boards (usually 8mm HDF core, marked on the pack) with an underlay under 1.0 tog. Standard 12mm click laminate will insulate your UFH and cost you heat.