RH10 · M23 J10 · 30 mi from central London · Kitchen Extensions
Herringbone & Parquet Flooring for Kitchen Extensions in Three Bridges
Around Crawley the M23 J10-side new build 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 Three Bridges 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 Three Bridges kitchen extension floor to the existing kitchen
In new build Three Bridges 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 Three Bridges extension join
Direction of run across a Three Bridges 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.
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The UFH build-up for a new build Three Bridges kitchen-extension Herringbone & Parquet Flooring
Every Three Bridges 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 Three Bridges — questions
- How long does a full Three Bridges kitchen extension floor take to fit?
- 5–7 working days for a typical Three Bridges rear extension (18–25m²) plus retained kitchen, including UFH commissioning, subfloor levelling and silicone perimeter.
- How much does a Three Bridges kitchen extension floor cost?
- Typical Three Bridges 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 Three Bridges 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 Three Bridges extension over UFH?
- Yes — engineered wood is the ideal spec for Three Bridges extensions over UFH. Certified UFH-compatible ranges, glued down to screed, run at up to 27°C surface temperature. Solid wood cannot go here.
- Do we need to remove existing kitchen units on a Three Bridges extension floor job?
- Usually no — we fit up to the plinth line with colour-matched beading. Only jobs where the kitchen is being replaced anyway get full floor-under-cabinets install.
- Can I blend a new extension floor into my existing Three Bridges kitchen?
- Yes — but the winning strategy is to re-do both floors together, from one batch. Trying to match into an existing floor almost always shows the join. Costs more but reads seamless.
Speak to a Three Bridges kitchen-extension flooring specialist
Direct advice on level transitions, UFH build-up and old-to-new matching.
Extension Herringbone & Parquet Flooring in Three Bridges (RH10) works when the whole footprint — new plus retained — is treated as one order, one direction, one build-up.