CM2 · A12 J16 / A1114 · 31 mi from central London · Kitchen Extensions
Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVT & SPC) for Kitchen Extensions in Galleywood
Around Chelmsford the A12 J16 / A1114-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 Galleywood 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 Galleywood extension floors
The new screed in a Galleywood 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 Galleywood
For 1930s semi Galleywood 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
Built on the site of the former Galleywood racecourse
Nearest station
Chelmsford
Getting the heating right in a new Galleywood extension floor
Glue-down to screed on 1930s semi Galleywood extensions gives the best heat response and eliminates drum-resonance on a hollow-sounding floor. On Galleywood extensions we glue-down 85%+ of UFH installs.
Kitchen Extensions in Galleywood — questions
- What warranty covers a Galleywood kitchen extension floor?
- 10-year workmanship + manufacturer wear warranty (20-year residential typical). We retain UFH commissioning records for manufacturer warranty compliance on every Galleywood extension.
- How long after the extension is finished can I fit the floor in Galleywood?
- 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 Galleywood extension fit.
- How long does a full Galleywood kitchen extension floor take to fit?
- 5–7 working days for a typical Galleywood rear extension (18–25m²) plus retained kitchen, including UFH commissioning, subfloor levelling and silicone perimeter.
- How much does a Galleywood kitchen extension floor cost?
- Typical Galleywood 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 Galleywood 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 Galleywood extension over UFH?
- Yes — engineered wood is the ideal spec for Galleywood 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 Galleywood kitchen-extension flooring specialist
Direct advice on level transitions, UFH build-up and old-to-new matching.
Extension Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVT & SPC) in Galleywood (CM2) works when the whole footprint — new plus retained — is treated as one order, one direction, one build-up.