Kitchen flooring · Cambridgeshire
Kitchen flooring in March
Homeowners and landlords in March can book us for kitchen flooring: LVT, vinyl, tiled and engineered wood kitchen floors laid on a level, dry base, before or after the units.
Why do people in March choose kitchen flooring?
When underfloor heating is going into a March kitchen, the floor finish is planned with it, so the heating, insulation and flooring build-up meet the doorways at the right height.
If you live in a flat in March, your lease or title deeds may require a sound-reducing underlay or consent for a hard floor, so check them before anything is ordered. Kitchens in every part of March are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Cambridgeshire.
What we cover for kitchen flooring in March
Here is what usually goes into kitchen flooring, adjusted to your March kitchen after we have measured it:
- Free survey visit to check the subfloor, measure up and give an itemised quote
- Old coverings lifted and removed, with pre-2000 floor tiles checked for asbestos first
- Underlay suited to the floor finish, the subfloor and any underfloor heating
- Levelling compound or a plywood overlay to give a flat, firm base
- Flooring run under appliance spaces so machines can be pulled out for servicing
- Moisture checks on concrete floors and screeds before any floor finish is laid
How much does kitchen flooring cost in March?
As a starting point for March, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the East of England. Prices in the East of England usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| LVT or vinyl, kitchen floorPreparation, underlay where needed and trims | £540–£1,600 |
| Porcelain or ceramic tiles, kitchen floorPreparation, adhesive, grout and trims | £970–£2,200 |
| Floor levelling or new plywood baseSo the floor finish and units sit flat | £320–£970 |
Guide prices are for a typical-sized kitchen floor, including preparation, adhesive or underlay and trims; the material you choose, open-plan floor areas and any levelling or plywood base are confirmed at the survey. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Local homes and their kitchens
The housing mix across Cambridgeshire includes Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and fenland bungalows and farmhouses, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Terraced houses in Cambridge and Peterborough often have a narrow galley at the back, while Fen bungalows tend to have a simple square kitchen beside the living room.
Fen roads and farm tracks can be narrow for delivery lorries, and city-centre terraces often have permit parking and no rear access for long worktops. Water across Cambridgeshire is very hard, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter or softener is worth thinking about.
Do you need approval for kitchen flooring in March?
A new kitchen floor in England needs no planning permission or building regulations approval. In a flat, check the lease first: leases often require a sound-reducing underlay, or forbid hard floors without the freeholder's consent. If electric underfloor heating goes under the new floor on a new circuit, that circuit is notifiable under Part P. In a listed building, removing historic floors may need listed building consent.
Listed houses in historic centres such as Cambridge and Ely may need consent for internal changes or a new vent, although a straightforward kitchen fit needs no planning permission.
Tips before you start
- Keep pets and children off a newly tiled floor until the grout has set, and put felt pads on chair legs if your March kitchen has LVT or wood.
- Choose trims for each doorway at the survey, so the colour and height suit the floor in the next room of your March home as well as the kitchen.
- If your March house was built before 2000 and still has old vinyl or thermoplastic tiles, have them tested for asbestos before anyone lifts or sands them.
- Floating floors such as click LVT or engineered boards should not be trapped under heavy fixed units or an island; follow the flooring maker's instructions.
Questions about kitchen flooring in March
How much does kitchen flooring cost in March?
Kitchen flooring in March typically costs £540 to £1,600 including VAT for an LVT or vinyl kitchen floor, based on prices in the East of England. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Which parts of March do you work in?
All of them. Our Cambridgeshire coverage takes in the whole of March, including the PE15 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Wisbech. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
Is engineered wood a good choice for a kitchen floor?
It can be, but it needs more care than LVT or tiles. Engineered wood can swell or stain if water sits on it, so it is less suited to the areas around a sink or dishwasher, where leaks are most likely. If you choose it, pick a board the maker approves for kitchens, wipe spills promptly and keep the finish maintained.
Does my kitchen floor need levelling before new flooring?
Often, yes. Thin floors such as LVT and sheet vinyl show every dip and ridge underneath, and tiles can crack if the base flexes or is uneven. Concrete floors are usually smoothed with a levelling compound, while timber floorboards are normally overlaid with plywood screwed down at close centres. We check the floor at the survey and price any preparation as its own line.
How long does it take to lay a kitchen floor?
Most kitchen floors take one to two days to lay once the base is ready. Add curing time if a levelling compound is used, which depends on the product and its thickness, and allow much longer for a new screed, which must be dry enough before most floors go down. Tiled floors also need the adhesive and grout to set before heavy use.
Kitchen flooring in neighbouring towns
The same service is available a short drive from March, including:
- Kitchen flooring in Wisbech
- Kitchen flooring in Ely
- Kitchen flooring in Peterborough
- Kitchen flooring in King's Lynn
- Kitchen flooring in Spalding
- Kitchen flooring in Huntingdon
- Kitchen flooring across Cambridgeshire