Why pattern costs more than plank
A plank floor is laid in runs. A herringbone floor is set out from a centre line, dry-laid to confirm the pattern lands correctly at every wall, and then bonded block by block. More blocks per square metre, more cuts, more time — and no margin for drift once the adhesive grabs.
Borders, waste and blocks
Perimeter borders and mitred corners are quoted separately because they're a distinct piece of work. Chevron adds cost over herringbone through handed, angle-machined blocks and higher offcut waste.
- Full glue-down onto a prepared, level base — never floated
- Dry-lay and setting-out agreed with you before bonding
- Borders, mitres and thresholds quoted as their own lines
Subfloor preparation
Parquet is unforgiving of an uneven base and the pattern makes any deflection obvious. Levelling and moisture control are almost always part of a parquet quote, and over underfloor heating the build-up is designed for conduction rather than insulation.
Timeline
3–5 weeks lead time, and the longest on-site programme of anything we fit. If a room has to be ready for a date, tell us at survey and we'll work back from it.