RH11 · A23 / M23 J11 · 30 mi from central London · Kitchen Extensions
Herringbone & Parquet Flooring for Kitchen Extensions in Ifield
Around Crawley the A23 / M23 J11-side 1930s semi homes we work on average 18–22m² of kitchen extension. The winning spec: engineered oak in a mid-width (180mm), matte hardwax oil, glued to a fresh screed over wet UFH, continuous into the retained kitchen boards. Every dimension is planned on the survey.
Why Ifield clients book us for kitchen extensions
- Level survey on both existing and new subfloor before quote
- Glue-down default over UFH for maximum heat efficiency
- Level survey on both existing and new subfloor before quote
- Glue-down default over UFH for maximum heat efficiency
Level-matching a Ifield kitchen extension floor to the existing kitchen
In 1930s semi Ifield extensions the existing kitchen floor may be original Victorian pine boards on joists, and the new extension is on a beam-and-block or ground-bearing slab. The build-up thickness has to be planned so both meet flush — often specifying a thinner engineered board over the extension.
Matching batch, board and direction across a Ifield extension join
Direction of run across a Ifield extension floor is always continuous from old kitchen into new. Changing direction at the former external wall reads as two rooms; keeping direction reads as one.
Local context
Pre-newtown village core
Nearest station
Ifield
The UFH build-up for a 1930s semi Ifield kitchen-extension Herringbone & Parquet Flooring
Every Ifield kitchen extension we fit over UFH goes through the same commissioning cycle: 9-day heating cycle before fit, 7-day post-fit ramp. Documented, dated, warranty-compliant.
Kitchen Extensions in Ifield — questions
- What warranty covers a Ifield kitchen extension floor?
- 10-year workmanship + manufacturer wear warranty (20-year residential typical). We retain UFH commissioning records for manufacturer warranty compliance on every Ifield extension.
- How long after the extension is finished can I fit the floor in Ifield?
- New screed needs 1 week per centimetre to dry — a 75mm slab needs 7–10 weeks before flooring is safe. Dehumidification can accelerate; guessing cannot. We CM-test on every Ifield extension fit.
- How long does a full Ifield kitchen extension floor take to fit?
- 5–7 working days for a typical Ifield rear extension (18–25m²) plus retained kitchen, including UFH commissioning, subfloor levelling and silicone perimeter.
- How much does a Ifield kitchen extension floor cost?
- Typical Ifield extension (20–25m² new + 10m² retained kitchen) in engineered oak with UFH: £3,800–£6,400 fitted. In LVT: £2,200–£3,900. Both include commissioning and silicone perimeter.
- How do I match the level between my Ifield extension and existing kitchen?
- Under 3mm difference we ramp with matched threshold. Above 3mm we level with self-levelling compound before fit. We measure both levels on the survey and price accordingly.
- Can I have engineered wood in a Ifield extension over UFH?
- Yes — engineered wood is the ideal spec for Ifield extensions over UFH. Certified UFH-compatible ranges, glued down to screed, run at up to 27°C surface temperature. Solid wood cannot go here.
Speak to a Ifield kitchen-extension flooring specialist
Direct advice on level transitions, UFH build-up and old-to-new matching.
Extension Herringbone & Parquet Flooring in Ifield (RH11) works when the whole footprint — new plus retained — is treated as one order, one direction, one build-up.