CM17 · M11 J7 · 22 mi from central London
Solid Wood Flooring — Supplied & Fitted in Old Harlow
If the room can take it (no wet UFH, dry subfloor), solid wood is the longest-lived floor we fit. Our solid oak crews cover Old Harlow on a regular schedule — CM17 sits about 1 mile from the Harlow hub, just off M11 J7. Historic village pre-dating the 1947 new town.
From £72/m² · 2–4 weeks lead time · 10-year workmanship warranty
Why we recommend solid oak here
Old Harlow's period properties make solid oak the right tool. Historic village pre-dating the 1947 new town, and that shapes the build-up we quote.
Old Harlow — local facts that shape the spec
Postcode
CM17
Ward / area
Old Harlow
Nearest station
Harlow Mill
Distance to central London
22 miles
Distance to Harlow
1 mile
Main road access
M11 J7
Council
Harlow District Council
Typical stock
period properties
- Historic village pre-dating the 1947 new town
- Conservation area around the High Street
Common pitfalls we plan around
Wet UFH is a no
Solid timber moves too much over wet underfloor heating. We'll route you to engineered if the build-up needs UFH.
Damp solid floors
Solid is unforgiving on damp subfloors. We test moisture before we quote and add a DPM where readings demand.
Wide boards in narrow rooms
Anything over 180mm in a sub-3m room reads off-scale. We default to 150–180mm for terraced rooms.
Materials & finish notes
For period properties like much of Old Harlow's Old Harlow pocket, we'd usually spec Reclaimed pine in a uv-lacquered finish.
Most of our solid stock is 18–20mm European oak in 150–180mm widths, ABCD grade.
American walnut is a premium request — gorgeous, but check joist depth before specifying a 20mm solid board.
Materials we stock
Solid European oak · Solid American walnut · Solid ash · Reclaimed pine
Finishes we offer
UV-lacquered · Hardwax oiled · Brushed & smoked · Site-finished oil
Install methods
Secret-nailed to ply · Floating on acoustic underlay · Full glue-down on screed
Realistic lifespan
20–40 years with one or two re-sands across its life
Why Old Harlow clients choose us
- FSC-certified European oak as standard
- No subcontractors — our fitters or no fit
- Old Harlow surveys booked within the same working week
- FSC-certified European oak as standard
Our solid oak process in Old Harlow
- 01
Phone or WhatsApp brief — site type, square metreage, expected start window.
- 02
Free survey on site — moisture readings, subfloor check, transition planning.
- 03
Written quote and solid oak samples within 48 hours of survey.
- 04
Subfloor prep — DPM, latex, acoustic underlay where the build-up needs it.
- 05
Acclimatisation to room temperature and humidity before the first board.
- 06
Installation by our own certified team — no subcontractors.
- 07
Skirting, scotia and threshold detailing finished to a wall-side line.
- 08
Walkthrough and aftercare pack handed over the same day.
Old Harlow solid oak FAQs
- Can you fit it over old floorboards?
- Yes — we screw down a 6mm ply layer first for a flat, stable base. Otherwise expect cupping.
- How long does solid wood flooring last?
- 20–40 years comfortably. The finish is what wears, not the timber — and a re-sand brings it back twice in its life.
- Can solid wood be fitted in a bathroom or kitchen?
- Kitchen yes (with sensible matting at the sink). Bathroom no — humidity is too volatile.
- Can you match an existing solid floor?
- Often yes — bring a board or send a photo. Reclaimed and bespoke widths are available on a 4–6 week lead.
- Do you offer site-finished oil?
- Yes — a 2-coat hardwax oil applied after fit. Adds 2 days but gives a seamless joint-free look.
- What's the realistic price difference vs engineered?
- Solid is typically 15–25% more on supply, plus prep. Re-sand life makes it cheaper across 25 years.
- How thick is your solid board?
- Standard 18–20mm. We can drop to 14mm for door-clearance jobs, with secret-nail fix to ply.
Nearby CM areas we also cover
We're regularly on the M11 J7 route — these neighbouring pockets sit within a few miles of Old Harlow:
Summary
From the M11 J7 access to the period properties we'll be fitting onto, every solid oak job in Old Harlow starts with a proper survey. That's the only way to get a price that doesn't change once the boards arrive.
Talk to a solid-wood specialist — Old Harlow, CM17
We'll tell you in 5 minutes whether solid is right for your subfloor. Covering Old Harlow and nearby Church Langley, Harlow Town.
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