TN15 · M20 J2 / M26 · 24 mi from central London
Wrotham Floor Restoration & Sanding — Local Survey, Local Fit
If your boards are over 18mm and the joists are sound, restoration is cheaper, greener and better than replacement. Wrotham is one of our most-fitted TN15 pockets — 6 miles from Sevenoaks and around 24 miles from central London via M20 J2 / M26. Conservation village at M20/M26 junction.
From £28/m² · 1–2 weeks lead time · 10-year workmanship warranty
Materials & finish notes
For conservation-area cottages like much of Wrotham's Wrotham pocket, we'd usually spec Original pitch-pine boards in a whitewash & uv oil finish.
Edwardian parquet is usually solid oak 22mm blocks — gold-standard restoration substrate.
Most London period floors are pitch-pine — sands beautifully, takes whitewash and oil exceptionally well.
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 restoration suits Wrotham
Wrotham's conservation-area cottages respond well to restoration: the spec matches the building stock, the access works for our crews, and the typical project type fits a 1–2 weeks install window.
Wrotham — local facts that shape the spec
Postcode
TN15
Ward / area
Wrotham
Nearest station
Borough Green
Distance to central London
24 miles
Distance to Sevenoaks
6 miles
Main road access
M20 J2 / M26
Council
Sevenoaks District Council
Typical stock
conservation-area cottages
- Listed Norman church of St George
- Conservation village at M20/M26 junction
Why Wrotham clients choose us
- Bona and Osmo finishes only — full manufacturer warranty
- 10-year workmanship warranty including finish adhesion
- Kent-based crew, 24 miles from our central yard
- Bona and Osmo finishes only — full manufacturer warranty
Our restoration process in Wrotham
- 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.
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.
Wrotham restoration FAQs
- 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.
- Can my old floor be sanded?
- If boards are 18mm+ and joists are sound, almost always yes. We measure on the survey before we quote.
- 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.
Nearby TN areas we also cover
We're regularly on the M20 J2 / M26 route — these neighbouring pockets sit within a few miles of Wrotham:
Summary
Floor Restoration & Sanding in Wrotham done right means the same survey-to-skirting team, the right build-up for conservation-area cottages, and a written 1–2 weeks schedule from day one. We've fitted across TN15 long enough to know the subfloors that need attention.
Quote for a sand & finish — Wrotham, TN15
Itemised — sand, gap-fill, stain, finish. Nothing hidden. Covering Wrotham and nearby Kemsing, Sevenoaks Central.
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