Flooring installation is the supply and fitting of a new floor finish, such as laminate, luxury vinyl tile, engineered wood or solid wood, over a properly levelled and prepared subfloor, with underlay, trims and thresholds finished neatly.
Whatever prompted you to look into new flooring, whether wear and tear, a growing family or plans to move, we can survey your Greenwich home and give you a price in writing. Homes in London typically come in at £1,550–£5,200, VAT included, for this kind of work. We also cover Blackheath, Canary Wharf and Blackwall, and the same steps apply wherever you are in London.
- Guide price
- £1,550–£5,200 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 days per room, longer if levelling is needed
- Postcodes
- SE3, SE7, SE10 and SE12
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Flooring prices in Greenwich
To help you plan, we show what new flooring typically costs in Greenwich instead of holding figures back for a sales call. The range is £1,550–£5,200 with VAT, using rates in London that are about 30% above the national guide. A free survey then fixes your actual price.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Greenwich |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate in one room | Around 15–20m² of laminate with underlay, trims and door trimming. | £800–£2,300 |
| LVT or engineered wood | Around 20–25m² of LVT or engineered wood, with levelling and moisture protection. | £1,550–£4,600 |
| Whole floor or solid wood | An open-plan ground floor, solid wood or herringbone, with extensive preparation. | £4,600–£11,500 |
Expect these to shape the final quote:
- Flooring type, plank size and laying pattern
- Condition of the subfloor and any levelling needed
- Lifting and disposing of existing floor coverings
- Underfloor heating, moisture barriers and acoustic underlay
What do you get?
- Measured survey of each room and checks on the subfloor
- Lifting and disposal of old carpet, laminate or vinyl
- Damp-proof membrane and suitable underlay for your floor type
- Supply and fitting of your chosen flooring
- Door trimming so doors clear the new floor
- Furniture moved within the room where agreed
What are homes like around Greenwich?
London's housing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often in yellow London stock brick, with Georgian terraces in central districts and mansion blocks across many inner areas. Outer boroughs have large belts of interwar semis, and there are extensive post-war council estates. Many houses have been split into flats, and conservation areas are widespread.
London Clay shrinks and swells with the seasons, and street trees close to houses can contribute to movement, which affects foundation design.
If your house in Greenwich fits one of these patterns, it helps us anticipate what new flooring will involve, though we always confirm the details on site.
Do you need permission in Greenwich?
Because Greenwich falls under England's rules, the guidance below is the version relevant to you. Before sending a price, we check your property's position with the council.
Internal work such as a new kitchen, bathroom, flooring, plastering or decorating does not need planning permission in England, unless the house is listed, when listed building consent may be needed even for internal changes.
Some internal work is covered by Building Regulations: new electrical circuits and work in bathrooms (Part P), new drainage, structural changes, extractor ventilation and any new window. Notifiable work is certified by a registered installer or by building control.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
How does the job run?
Survey and measure
Book a visit and we'll come to you. The survey covers measurements, the state of what's there now and any obvious constraints, so the price that follows is based on your actual home, not an average.
Your fixed price
We put everything into a written, fixed-price quote: the specification, what's excluded, staged payments and the expected time on site. Take whatever time you need to decide; there's no pressure to commit.
Dates and permissions
Before anyone starts, we confirm the programme in writing, check whether consents are required and arrange deliveries. If a skip or scaffolding on the road needs a permit, we apply for it.
On site to finish
Our trades complete new flooring while your point of contact keeps you updated. When everything is finished, we clear the site, take away waste and go through the result with you before handover.
Why homeowners choose us
Flooring in Greenwich: questions
Can I have wood flooring with underfloor heating?
Engineered wood and LVT both work well with underfloor heating, because they are stable and transfer heat efficiently. Solid wood is less suitable, as it can move and gap as temperatures change. The flooring and underlay must be approved for use with the heating system, and floor temperatures need limiting. We check the manufacturer's guidance before recommending a product.
How do I look after a new floor?
Looking after a new floor is mostly about keeping grit off it, because grit acts like sandpaper. Use doormats, sweep or vacuum regularly and clean with a damp, not wet, mop using a cleaner made for that floor type. Put felt pads under furniture legs. Oiled wood floors need occasional re-oiling, while lacquered wood, laminate and LVT just need regular cleaning.
Is the price fixed?
Yes, for the specification we agree. Your written quote sets out exactly what is included at a fixed price. It only changes if you ask for something different, or if a problem the survey could not reasonably reveal later needs extra work. In either case we explain the change and confirm it in writing before going ahead.
Will my doors need trimming?
Doors often need trimming after new flooring is fitted, because the combined height of the underlay and floor is usually greater than old carpet or vinyl. We take each door off, trim the bottom by the right amount and rehang it so it clears the new floor. Threshold strips are then fitted where the new floor meets another surface.
What happens at the survey?
We visit your home at a time that suits you, look at the area involved, take measurements and check access, condition and any services that might be affected. We talk through what you want from new flooring, explain the options and answer questions. There is no charge and no obligation; afterwards we send a written quote.
Nearby towns
Our coverage in Greenwich includes SE3, SE7, SE10 and SE12. We also travel to Blackheath, Canary Wharf and Blackwall, so neighbouring addresses are looked after on exactly the same terms as those in town.