CR8 · A23 / M25 J7 · 14 mi from central London · Kitchen Extensions
Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVT & SPC) for Kitchen Extensions in Purley
Around Croydon the A23 / M25 J7-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 Purley 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 Purley kitchen extension floor to the existing kitchen
In 1930s semi Purley 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 Purley extension join
Direction of run across a Purley 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
Mid-century suburban core
Nearest station
Purley
The UFH build-up for a 1930s semi Purley kitchen-extension Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVT & SPC)
Every Purley 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 Purley — questions
- How long does a full Purley kitchen extension floor take to fit?
- 5–7 working days for a typical Purley rear extension (18–25m²) plus retained kitchen, including UFH commissioning, subfloor levelling and silicone perimeter.
- How much does a Purley kitchen extension floor cost?
- Typical Purley 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 Purley 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 Purley extension over UFH?
- Yes — engineered wood is the ideal spec for Purley 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 Purley 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 Purley 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 Purley kitchen-extension flooring specialist
Direct advice on level transitions, UFH build-up and old-to-new matching.
Extension Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVT & SPC) in Purley (CR8) works when the whole footprint — new plus retained — is treated as one order, one direction, one build-up.