Hallways and kitchens take the most punishment. A hard floor that cleans easily, with a mat inside the front door, is usually the most practical choice. Carpet stays popular for living rooms and bedrooms where warmth and quiet matter more.
For landlords, we can survey between tenancies and quote for several rooms or properties together. Durable carpets and LVT keep future repairs manageable, and our landlord flooring page explains the options.
If an old floor has been damaged by a leak, the subfloor needs to be dry and sound before anything new goes down. Our water damaged flooring guide explains what to check.
Families often ask how long a new floor will take to be usable. Carpet can be walked on as soon as it is fitted. Glued floors may need a short wait before heavy furniture goes back, and we will tell you on the day. Planning around that means the room is back in use as quickly as possible without risking the new finish.
Gravesend: common questions
- What is the best floor for a busy hallway?
- A hard wearing hard floor with an entrance mat. Our hallway guide covers the options.
- Can you work between tenants?
- Yes. Tell us the dates at survey so we can plan around them.
- My floor was damaged by a leak. Can you replace it?
- Yes, once the base is dry. We check moisture before fitting.
- Which carpet is best for stairs in a family home?
- A hard wearing carpet with good underlay is the usual choice, and a stair runner is an option if you like the look of painted or wooden edges. We check the shape of each step at the survey before recommending one.