Why Oval Homeowners Keep Choosing Us For Laminate Flooring

The oval is a sprinter. Trains thunder by, cafes refresh their menus monthly, flats are refurbished on Wednesday and occupied by the following Friday. Which must be a good work out for your humble flooring. Scuffed skirting style boards. Water marks from cup forgetting. The carpet that’s over seen better days.

That’s why we’re here. Best Flooring Fitters London has been installing laminate flooring for over 20 years in the capital, and this part of town-Oval-is one of our busiest areas of operation. We know those terraced conversions behind Vauxhall Park.

We know those challenging thresholds in those Georgian terraces off Kennington Road.

We have installed floors in flats so narrow that fitters had to thread the planks through the window.

Just give us a call on 020 3322 7001 and we’ll tell you exactly what your space requires, no guess work!

Twenty Years Isn’t A Marketing Line

Anyone can stick “experienced” on the side of a van. We really do. Our lead fitters have been fitting laminate flooring long before there were such things as Smartphones, which means something as laminate has changed so much. Your old click lock, better moisture core, thinner underlays that still keeps the neighbours happy downstairs.

A fitter that was trained on the old style glue down laminated flooring fifteen years ago, and never learned to do a click will ruin a modern multi click floor. Seams separate. Within a month, boards squeak. We are continually being trained, and do sure the guys have manufacturer certifications, most other companies do not.

Why Laminate Beats The Alternatives For Oval Flats

The good life (hardwood) In photographs, hardwood is sexy. It is also exorbitantly expensive and can’t stand the drives of damp winters. Carpet gets infiltrated with dirt and taints in weeks, beneath a hectic kitchen. Laminate bridges the gap.

In general, laminate flooring is very cost effective for rental properties at, especially for the reasons given below:-.– For landlords, get the durability, but not at the exorbitant price of an engineered oak. For tenants, get a floor looks good for a long time after they move in.

Our wood flooring fitters can install a wide range of floors including oak-effect laminate and darker walnut shades to suit your desired style.

People Also Ask: Should I Get Laminate Flooring In My Rented Flat?

Yes, here’s the reason why. Short answer, yes. Laminate flooring can take serious pounding and endure more exposure to liquid than most people would expect.

For a fraction of the cost of solid or engineered wood when calculated per m2, laminate flooring makes an ideal choice for landlords with several properties in Aylesbury, with the advantage of drastically reducing the cost of replacements during between-let periods.

For tenants, simply a floor that remains attractive as a selling point after 2 years, without a million scratches in front of the sofa.

This is the very reason we created our cheap wood floor fitters london. We fit quickly, we fit neatly, and we don’t leave you living out of boxes for a week while we take forever. Most single-room installs can be done in a day.

What We Actually Check Before Quoting

We don’t just speed around the room and throw a number out. Here’s what happens behind the scenes on every quote:

Subfloor condition-unlevel concrete of previous flooring must be prepared before tiling.

Moisture levels: often the ground floor flats in the vicinity of the underground station “Oval” require a damp-proof membrane

Room shape– awkward alcoves and bay windows impact the amount of material wastage

Underlay option – heavier for upstairs flats as noise complaints are a very real thing

Skirting & door elevation- In some cases the door will have to be cut after the new Flooring is laid.

Miss any of the above steps and your dollar will pay for it down the road. Literally. Inexpensive fitters who rush the subfloor prep will give you walls that echo and buckled boards in a matter of months.

Questions Every Oval Resident Should Ask A Fitter First

Before you hire anyone waving a business card, ask these:

What length of time have you been fitting laminate in particular? General handyman types tend to get involved in a bit of flooring. This is totally different to a specialist team who do it day in, day out.

Is there a written quote and no sneaky extras? Be wary of vague pricing. We break down the costs for clarity.

And if the subfloor isn’t level? A good fitter identifies this early on and not once he’s underway when he’s stuck because he can’t walk away cheap.

Are you able to view recent work in the area? If you seek local reviews for Oval and surrounding Kennington community a portfolio can be far less beneficial.

How long is that timeline for a standard flat? When people say I “can’t give you a rough days estimate of how long that will take” isn’t possible.

Questions a fitter. Follow these and see how the fitter responds, Confidence and clarity are experience, hesitation is trouble waiting to happen.

A Quick Story From Last Month

We also received a call from a customer who had a flat just off Oval tube. One of our rival “fitters” had laid laminate over wet concrete (no moisture barrier or consideration given). The laminate was lifting, warping and swelling after only 6 weeks. Safety concern for the tenant.

So we ripped out the lot, installed a proper damp-proof course, then relaid everything properly. The whole job was one and a half days. The moral of this story is fairly obvious; not bothering with subfloor prep will always bite you in the ass at the very least convenient opportunity.

Booking Is Simple, And Timing Matters

To get you snagged some proper props, the best chairs is they do turn overs swiftly and also they do get booked a bit fast, as most of the landlords will be renewing flats in between the tenants during the tenancy periods. If the move-in date is marked on calendar, don’t hesitate in the flooring choosing until the week before the move in.

All jobs from one room laminate projects to complete flat installations, all over Oval and the surrounding areas, are undertaken by the team at Best Flooring Fitters London. If you are a landlord preparing for new tenancy, a property owner fed up of old carpets or if all you want is a squeak free floor to walk to the kettle, call us now.

Get a simple quote now by calling 020 3322 7001 or view laminate choices & book your date online at https://flooringfitterslondon.org.uk/ while optimal appointment slots are still available! Remember, your self in the future, enjoying a beautiful new floor with bare feet, will be grateful.