BN2 · A259 / A23 · 47 mi from central London
Floor Restoration & Sanding — Supplied & Fitted in Kemptown
Sanding back original pine or parquet gives you something you can't buy — character, depth and provenance. Our restoration crews cover Kemptown on a regular schedule — BN2 sits about 1 mile from the Brighton hub, just off A259 / A23. Listed Regency Kemp Town estate.
From £28/m² · 1–2 weeks lead time · 10-year workmanship warranty
Why we recommend restoration here
Kemptown's Regency townhouses make restoration the right tool. Listed Regency Kemp Town estate, and that shapes the build-up we quote.
Kemptown — local facts that shape the spec
Postcode
BN2
Ward / area
Queen's Park
Nearest station
Brighton
Distance to central London
47 miles
Distance to Brighton
1 mile
Main road access
A259 / A23
Council
Brighton & Hove City Council
Typical stock
Regency townhouses
- Listed Regency Kemp Town estate
- Heavy apartment conversion of Regency townhouses
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.
Materials & finish notes
For Regency townhouses like much of Kemptown's Queen's Park pocket, we'd usually spec Reclaimed strip oak in a hardwax oil (bona, osmo) finish.
Most London period floors are pitch-pine — sands beautifully, takes whitewash and oil exceptionally well.
Bona Traffic HD is our default for high-traffic family homes — 2-pack lacquer, 10-year warranty.
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
Why Kemptown clients choose us
- Board-replacement and bespoke matching available where needed
- Kemptown surveys booked within the same working week
- Sample patches in-room before any finish goes down
- Board-replacement and bespoke matching available where needed
Our restoration process in Kemptown
- 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.
Kemptown restoration FAQs
- How long does a restoration take?
- 1 week for a typical reception room; 2 weeks for a full ground floor including finish cure time.
- Whitewash, dark stain or natural?
- We sample 3 options in your room before deciding. The same boards look very different under different finishes.
- Does the parquet need lifting?
- Rarely — most parquet can be sanded in-situ. We only lift blocks where there's water damage or movement.
- 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.
Nearby BN areas we also cover
We're regularly on the A259 / A23 route — these neighbouring pockets sit within a few miles of Kemptown:
Summary
From the A259 / A23 access to the Regency townhouses we'll be fitting onto, every restoration job in Kemptown starts with a proper survey. That's the only way to get a price that doesn't change once the boards arrive.
Plan your floor restoration — Kemptown, BN2
Sample patches in-room, written quote in 48 hours. Covering Kemptown and nearby Hanover, Brighton Central.
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