TN15 · M20 J2 / M26 · 24 mi from central London · Period Homes
Herringbone & Parquet Flooring for Period Homes in Wrotham
Every Wrotham period property is a restoration decision before a fitting decision. On M20 J2 / M26-side conservation cottage homes we've restored floors that outlast three replacement floors — the original 22mm oak has 4–6 sandings left in it. On floors beyond restoration we replicate the original spec: same species, same width, same finish family.
Why Wrotham clients book us for period homes
- Reclaimed and mill-direct sourcing for conservation cottage original-spec replacements
- 25 years of Wrotham period property restoration experience
- Reclaimed and mill-direct sourcing for conservation cottage original-spec replacements
- 25 years of Wrotham period property restoration experience
The restoration-vs-replacement call in TN15 homes
On Wrotham period property surveys we measure remaining board thickness. Anything over 15mm on a solid pine or oak board is restorable — usually with 4–6 sandings of remaining life. Below 12mm and we recommend replacement, matched to the original spec.
Era-matching Herringbone & Parquet Flooring for Wrotham period homes
Victorian (1830–1901) Wrotham homes: narrow pine strip flooring at 120–160mm, face-nailed with cut-nails or square-heads. We restore in whitewash or natural, or replicate in reclaimed pitch pine where original boards are unsalvageable.
Local context
Listed Norman church of St George
Nearest station
Borough Green
The details that separate a period fit from a modern one in Wrotham
Threshold and skirting detail on Wrotham period floors: original brass strips at doorways, undercut skirting boards to hide the floor edge, no scotia beading. We fit to the original detailing convention — modern scotia on a Victorian floor is a visible give-away.
Period Homes in Wrotham — questions
- Is engineered wood appropriate for a Wrotham period home?
- In some rooms yes, in others no. Rear extensions and kitchen additions on Wrotham period homes take engineered wood well. Original reception rooms should keep solid timber or matched parquet where possible.
- Can you fill the gaps between original boards on a Wrotham period floor?
- Yes — resin fill for gaps 4mm+, sliver of matched timber for larger gaps. Result is seamless and stable through seasonal humidity cycles.
- How much for a Wrotham period home floor restoration?
- Typical Wrotham Victorian reception room (18–25m²) restoration: £1,650–£2,900 including sanding, gap-filling, whitewash or natural finish. New matched flooring in the same room: £2,800–£4,900.
- What board width suits a Wrotham Victorian terrace?
- 120–160mm narrow strip pine or oak matches the Wrotham Victorian era. Wider boards (200mm+) look wrong in a Victorian room — they belong in Georgian and Regency properties.
- Will the original floor take a modern hardwax oil finish in Wrotham?
- Yes — hardwax oil is the closest modern equivalent to the original wax finishes on Wrotham Victorian and Edwardian floors. Natural sheen, breathable, and re-coatable without sanding.
- How long does a period floor restoration take in Wrotham?
- 5–10 working days for a typical Victorian or Edwardian reception room in Wrotham, including gap-filling, sanding, staining trial, finish coats and cure. Longer for whole ground-floor restorations.
Speak to a Wrotham period property flooring specialist
Direct advice on Victorian, Edwardian, Georgian and Regency floor spec.
Period property flooring in Wrotham (TN15) is 60% restoration, 40% matched replacement — the split we recommend after 25 years of surveys.