Kitchen flooring · England
Kitchen flooring in Somerset
Homeowners and landlords across Somerset 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.
Who usually needs kitchen flooring in Somerset?
Families across Somerset often choose LVT for a kitchen because it is warmer and quieter underfoot than tiles and copes well with spills and dropped cups.
If your Somerset kitchen has curling vinyl, cracked tiles or boards that have swollen near the sink, a new floor can be laid without changing the units.
What does kitchen flooring in Somerset include?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For kitchen flooring in Somerset it usually covers:
- 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
- Moisture checks on concrete floors and screeds before any floor finish is laid
- Levelling compound or a plywood overlay to give a flat, firm base
- LVT, sheet vinyl, porcelain or ceramic tiles, or engineered wood laid to suit the room
- Flooring run under appliance spaces so machines can be pulled out for servicing
- Underlay suited to the floor finish, the subfloor and any underfloor heating
- Threshold trims at doorways, with skirting, plinths and kickboards refitted
How much does kitchen flooring cost in Somerset?
The figures below are guide prices for Somerset, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices across the South West are broadly in line with UK averages.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| LVT or vinyl, kitchen floorPreparation, underlay where needed and trims | £520–£1,500 |
| Porcelain or ceramic tiles, kitchen floorPreparation, adhesive, grout and trims | £930–£2,100 |
| Floor levelling or new plywood baseSo the floor finish and units sit flat | £310–£930 |
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%.
Kitchens in homes across Somerset
Across Somerset you will often find Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, stone cottages and post-war estate houses, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Georgian townhouses in Bath often have kitchens at lower-ground level or in flats on upper floors, while Victorian terraces in Taunton and Yeovil tend to have a narrow back galley.
Somerset's mains water is mostly hard, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a filter or softener can help keep them working well. Steep streets and controlled parking in Bath, upper-floor flats without lifts and narrow village lanes can each make delivering worktops slower.
Georgian flats and townhouses often call for a modern kitchen fitted around period features, uneven walls and shared services. Stone cottages and village houses tend to have small kitchens that owners open into a neighbouring room or into a new extension built by their builder.
Rules for kitchen flooring in Somerset
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.
Bath is a World Heritage city with many listed buildings, and homes in Exmoor National Park or conservation areas may need consent for new vents or internal changes.
Before you start
- Check the finished floor height at doorways, especially with tiles over a plywood overlay, so doors still swing and thresholds do not create a trip.
- With underfloor heating, choose a floor finish, adhesive and underlay rated for it, and follow the makers' guidance on bringing the heating up to temperature.
- Engineered wood can suffer near sinks and dishwashers, where leaks and standing water are most likely, so it may be less suited than LVT or tiles.
- New screeds hold a lot of water and must be dry enough before most floors go down, so allow time and ask for a moisture reading.
- Ask for the floor to continue under the dishwasher and fridge spaces, so appliances can be slid out for repair without lifting the edge of the floor.
- Keep a few spare boards or tiles from your Somerset kitchen floor in the loft or garage, so a damaged piece can be swapped for an exact match later.
Questions about kitchen flooring in Somerset
How much does kitchen flooring cost in Somerset?
Kitchen flooring in Somerset typically costs £520 to £1,500 including VAT for an LVT or vinyl kitchen floor, based on prices in the South West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you cover the whole of Somerset?
Yes. We carry out kitchen flooring across Somerset, including Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton and Yeovil. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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.
Can I have a hard floor in my flat's kitchen?
Usually, but check your lease first. Leases often require a sound-reducing underlay under hard floors, or say that tiles, wood or LVT can only be laid with the freeholder's written consent, to protect neighbours below from impact noise. In Scotland, check your title deeds and any deed of conditions. If the wording is unclear, ask your managing agent before you order flooring.
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.
Kitchen flooring in towns across Somerset
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Kitchen flooring in Bath
- Kitchen flooring in Weston-super-Mare
- Kitchen flooring in Taunton
- Kitchen flooring in Yeovil
- Kitchen flooring in Bridgwater
- Kitchen flooring in Portishead
- Kitchen flooring in Frome
- Kitchen flooring in Burnham-on-Sea
- Kitchen flooring in Clevedon
- Kitchen flooring in Nailsea
- Kitchen flooring in Keynsham
- Kitchen flooring in Chard
- Kitchen flooring in Minehead
- Kitchen flooring in Wells
- Kitchen flooring in Shepton Mallet
- Kitchen flooring in Glastonbury