RH10 · M23 J10 · 31 mi from central London · Kitchen Extensions
Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVT & SPC) for Kitchen Extensions in Forge Wood
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 Forge Wood clients book us for kitchen extensions
- Documented UFH commissioning cycle — before AND after fit
- 10-year workmanship warranty across the whole footprint
- Documented UFH commissioning cycle — before AND after fit
- 10-year workmanship warranty across the whole footprint
Level, thickness and step control on Forge Wood extension floors
The new screed in a Forge Wood kitchen extension is rarely at the exact height of the existing kitchen subfloor. On our surveys we measure both — target is under 3mm difference across the join. Above 3mm and we ramp with a matched threshold; above 8mm and we level with SLC before fit.
Blending new extension floors with existing kitchens in Forge Wood
For new build Forge Wood kitchens where the retained floor is Victorian solid pine and the extension is a new engineered oak, we design a deliberate transition — solid oak threshold band between old and new. Reads intentional, not retrofit.
Local context
2,000-home 2010s new development
Nearest station
Three Bridges
Getting the heating right in a new Forge Wood extension floor
Glue-down to screed on new build Forge Wood extensions gives the best heat response and eliminates drum-resonance on a hollow-sounding floor. On Forge Wood extensions we glue-down 85%+ of UFH installs.
Kitchen Extensions in Forge Wood — questions
- What warranty covers a Forge Wood kitchen extension floor?
- 10-year workmanship + manufacturer wear warranty (20-year residential typical). We retain UFH commissioning records for manufacturer warranty compliance on every Forge Wood extension.
- How long after the extension is finished can I fit the floor in Forge Wood?
- 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 Forge Wood extension fit.
- How long does a full Forge Wood kitchen extension floor take to fit?
- 5–7 working days for a typical Forge Wood rear extension (18–25m²) plus retained kitchen, including UFH commissioning, subfloor levelling and silicone perimeter.
- How much does a Forge Wood kitchen extension floor cost?
- Typical Forge Wood 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 Forge Wood 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 Forge Wood extension over UFH?
- Yes — engineered wood is the ideal spec for Forge Wood 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 Forge Wood kitchen-extension flooring specialist
Direct advice on level transitions, UFH build-up and old-to-new matching.
Extension Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVT & SPC) in Forge Wood (RH10) works when the whole footprint — new plus retained — is treated as one order, one direction, one build-up.