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Floor Fitters in Bradford on Avon
Laminate, vinyl and LVT laid over uneven boards, flagstones and old slabs, with the base checked for moisture and level before anything goes down.
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Looking for a flooring fitter in Bradford on Avon usually means a floor with a history. Boards walked on for generations, flagstones laid straight onto the ground, a slab with old adhesive on it, and levels that shift at every doorway. The covering is the easy part. What matters is what lies beneath it.
So we start with the base. Is it dry? Is it flat enough for the floor you want? Are the boards loose? Is there ventilation under a timber floor that must not be blocked? Sometimes the answer is to fix and level the boards, sometimes to lay a membrane, and sometimes to leave an old floor alone and put a rug on it. Thresholds, door bottoms and skirting finish the job.
Houses on a slope can have ground floors that sit against the hillside, so a moisture check is sensible before covering them. Photos of the existing floor, the doorways and the room sizes help us give you a free, no-obligation quote, and tell us if you are not sure what is under the current covering.
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How we approach flooring
A 34-second look at the way we work, from our base in Frome to homes in Bradford on Avon and the villages around it.
In this video
- Laminate, vinyl, LVT
- The base comes first
- Level, dry, properly laid
- Neat trims and thresholds
Homes in Bradford on Avon
Flooring in Bradford on Avon: what we look out for
- Stone cottages & farmhouses
- Flagstones and old solid floors often have no damp-proof membrane, and they were built to breathe, so covering them with the wrong thing traps moisture. We test first and, if a floating floor on a membrane suits, level the hollows and finish neatly around the hearth, stairs and thick door openings. In some rooms the honest advice is to keep the stone and add a rug.
- Georgian & period properties
- Wide original boards are part of the character of the house, and in a listed property they may be protected, so the council should be asked before they are lifted or covered. Where covering is acceptable, a floating floor on a suitable underlay sits over the boards without fixing into them. Uneven boards get a levelling layer so the new floor does not rock, and thresholds in tall doorways are finished carefully.
- Victorian & Edwardian terraces
- Suspended timber floors need their air bricks kept clear, so we check ventilation before covering anything. Loose or sprung boards are fixed, gaps filled, and hardboard or a levelling layer laid so the new floor does not show every board edge. Hallways take a lot of wear, so a tough LVT or sheet vinyl is a sensible choice, with trims suited to each change in height.
- Modern & new-build homes
- Floors are generally flat but can squeak, and door clearances are tight, so threshold height and the gap under doors matter. In a very new house the screed or concrete may still hold moisture, so check it is dry before covering. A floating floor on a decent underlay suits these homes well, with expansion gaps hidden under the skirting or a scotia.
Planning in Bradford on Avon
What to plan for with flooring in Bradford on Avon
Check the base for moisture
Moisture decides more floors than looks do. A flagstone or slab against the ground can pass damp upward, and a covering laid over it traps the problem. Tape a square of polythene to the floor overnight and see whether condensation forms underneath. Tell us what you find, and we will test properly and advise on a membrane or on leaving the floor uncovered.
Work out levels at every doorway
Floors in old houses rarely meet at the same height from room to room. A new covering adds thickness, which can foul door bottoms, step up at thresholds or leave a gap against the stairs. Walk the house and note where a door catches or a step changes. We plan trims, ramps and door trimming to suit, so no one trips.
Keep under-floor air moving
Timber floors above a void need airflow. Look outside for air bricks at the base of the wall and keep them clear of soil, leaves and paint. Do not cover them when decorating or landscaping. A new floor covering should never be laid in a way that stops the boards drying, so tell us if you have noticed a musty smell or sprung boards.
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Getting started
Getting a flooring quote in Bradford on Avon
- 1Message us on WhatsApp with photos, rough measurements and what you would like done.
- 2We ask anything else we need and give you a free, no-obligation quote. Larger jobs usually need a visit first.
- 3You agree the plan and we book you in. One person, one point of contact, start to finish.
- Our base in Frome
- Main areas
- Local villages
- Also covering
- Areas we cover →
- Frome
- Beckington
- Rode
- Westbury
- Warminster
- Radstock
- Trowbridge
- Bradford on Avon
- Great Elm
- Berkley
- Lullington
- Buckland Dinham
- Whatley
- Nunney
- Chapmanslade
- Mells
- Trudoxhill
- Corsley
- Cloford
- Dilton Marsh
- Witham Friary
- Norton St Philip
- Wanstrow
- Southwick
- North Bradley
- Freshford
- Bratton
- Hilperton
- Midsomer Norton
- Shepton Mallet
- Bath
- Melksham
- Wells
- Keynsham
- Corsham
- Devizes
- Chippenham
- Bristol
Questions
Flooring in Bradford on Avon: FAQs
Can I lay laminate over flagstones in an old cottage?
Sometimes, but moisture and levels come first. Flagstones are uneven, and many sit on bare ground. We test for damp, level the worst hollows and lay a membrane under a floating floor if it is suitable. In some rooms leaving the stone uncovered is the better call. Send photos of the floor and any damp marks on the walls.
Do I have to take up the old floor before laying a new one?
Not always. Sound boards and flat slabs can be covered, but loose boards, old adhesive, broken screed or damp must be dealt with first. In older houses, lifting a board also lets us see the joists and the void below. Send photos and we will say whether the old floor can stay.
How do you handle a change of level between rooms in an old house?
With a trim, a ramp or a bit of levelling, depending on the size of the step. Small differences are covered with a threshold bar. Bigger ones may need the floor in one room built up. Check the height of each doorway before choosing a covering, as thicker floors will foul doors. Send photos of the thresholds.
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The quickest route to an accurate price is a WhatsApp message with photos. The more you can tell us, the more precise we can be.
- A few photosThe room as it is now, from the corners, plus anything awkward like pipes, windows or radiators.
- Rough measurementsWall lengths are plenty to start with. We will confirm exact sizes before ordering anything.
- What you wantWhat stays, what goes, any products you have already chosen, and when you would like it done.