BN3 · A259 / A27 · 47 mi from central London
Premium Floor Restoration & Sanding in Hove, BN3
Restoration is the most satisfying job we do. There's a 100-year-old oak floor under almost every London period property. We work weekly in Hove (BN3), roughly 1 mile from Brighton town centre, with easy access via A259 / A27. Substantial mansion-block apartments along the seafront.
From £28/m² · 1–2 weeks lead time · 10-year workmanship warranty
Hove — local facts that shape the spec
Postcode
BN3
Ward / area
Brunswick & Adelaide
Nearest station
Hove
Distance to central London
47 miles
Distance to Brighton
1 mile
Main road access
A259 / A27
Council
Brighton & Hove City Council
Typical stock
Regency townhouses
- Brunswick Square Regency conservation area
- Substantial mansion-block apartments along the seafront
The restoration brief in Hove
In Hove the recurring brief is long-life, well-finished, photographable — and that's exactly what a properly-fitted restoration floor delivers.
Materials & finish notes
For Regency townhouses like much of Hove's Brunswick & Adelaide pocket, we'd usually spec Victorian softwood in a matte 2-pack lacquer finish.
Bona Traffic HD is our default for high-traffic family homes — 2-pack lacquer, 10-year warranty.
Whitewash + hardwax oil is the most-requested finish for period homes — keeps the grain visible.
Materials we stock
Original pitch-pine boards · Edwardian oak parquet · Victorian softwood · Reclaimed strip oak
Finishes we offer
Hardwax oil (Bona, Osmo) · Whitewash & UV oil · Smoked & oiled · Matte 2-pack lacquer
Install methods
Dust-extracted belt sand · Edge-and-corner sand · Gap-fill with resin/sliver · Stain + 3-coat finish
Realistic lifespan
10–15 years between refinishes, board life often 100+ years
Our restoration process in Hove
- 01
Survey — board thickness, species, paint history, joist condition.
- 02
Furniture and skirting protection, dust-extraction setup.
- 03
Nail punch-down across the full floor.
- 04
Belt sand 40g → 60g → 80g → 120g, with edge sander into corners.
- 05
Gap-fill with resin and sliver where gaps exceed 4mm.
- 06
Optional whitewash, smoke or stain — sampled in-room first.
- 07
2–3 coat hardwax oil or lacquer finish, 24-hour cure between coats.
Why Hove clients choose us
- Lead-paint testing and disposal where boards pre-date 1980
- Regularly fitting in BN3 — local references on request
- Dust-extracted Bona belt sanders — 95% dust capture
- Lead-paint testing and disposal where boards pre-date 1980
Common pitfalls we plan around
Boards too thin to sand
Pre-1900 boards may be sanded to <14mm — we measure before quoting. Some jobs are board-replacement, not restoration.
Lead paint
Pre-1980 painted boards may carry lead. We bag, test and dispose properly — written into the quote.
Hidden nails and screws
Every restoration starts with a punch-down. A missed nail destroys a sanding belt.
Nearby BN areas we also cover
We're regularly on the A259 / A27 route — these neighbouring pockets sit within a few miles of Hove:
Hove restoration FAQs
- How many times can a floor be re-sanded?
- Solid pine and oak boards can take 4–6 sandings across their life. We always survey the remaining thickness first.
- Can you fill the gaps?
- Yes — resin and slivers for gaps over 4mm, fine fill for hairline cracks. Result is seamless.
- Will the house smell?
- Hardwax oil has a low-VOC odour for 48 hours. We use water-based lacquers where smell-sensitivity is a concern.
- Is restoration cheaper than a new floor?
- Typically 40–60% cheaper, and you keep the original timber. Greenest option by far.
- How messy is the job?
- Almost dust-free — Bona dust-extracted sanders capture 95%+ of debris. The floor finishes cleaner than it started.
- Can I stay in the house?
- Yes — we work room-by-room. You'll need to avoid the freshly-finished room for 24 hours per coat.
- Can you match a board that's broken?
- Yes — board replacement with reclaimed matching pitch-pine or oak. Common on Victorian terraces.
Summary
Hove (BN3) is on our regular Brighton schedule. Floor Restoration & Sanding from £28/m², 1–2 weeks lead time, one team, one warranty, one finish date. Nothing fancy — just done properly.
Book a free restoration survey — Hove, BN3
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