New build floors are usually concrete downstairs and chipboard or similar upstairs. Concrete that looks dry can still hold moisture, so before any glue down LVT or vinyl goes in, we test it. If a reading is high, the quote will explain the options rather than fitting and hoping for the best.
Upgrading from the developer carpet is often about underlay as much as the carpet itself. A better underlay changes how a room feels underfoot and how warm and quiet it is, and our underlay guide explains the differences between the types we fit.
Open plan ground floors are popular in newer Ashford homes. Running one floor through the kitchen, dining and living areas looks cleaner, but it needs planning for expansion gaps and trims, which we cover during the survey.
A useful habit when you first move in is to live with the rooms for a few weeks before choosing. You will learn which doors get the most traffic, where the sun falls and where spills happen, and that makes the survey conversation far more productive when we come to measure up and suggest options.
Ashford: common questions
- Can I put LVT over underfloor heating?
- Many LVT products are suitable. Our underfloor heating guide explains what to check, and we confirm it for your system at survey.
- My new build floor is uneven. Is that normal?
- It is common. A smoothing compound is often enough, and the survey tells you whether it is needed.
- Can you do the whole house in one go?
- Yes. A single survey can cover every room and the quote can be phased if you prefer.