There’s a reason solid wood flooring is the timeless choice for London homes. Milled from a single piece of hardwood, it brings natural warmth, rich tone, and character that improves with age. Properly cared for, a solid wood floor can last for generations and be sanded and refinished multiple times to keep it looking its best. Our advice is always fitter-led and practical – no sales patter, just what will work beautifully in your home.
Solid wood flooring thrives in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and feature spaces. We’ll assess humidity and heating conditions, advise on the right board size and finish, and install with proper expansion allowances – so your floor looks superb on day one and stays that way for years.
We supply and fit solid wood flooring across South East London – including Petts Wood, Bromley, Chislehurst, Beckenham, Orpington, West Wickham, Dulwich, Blackheath, Greenwich, Sidcup and surrounding neighbourhoods. If you’re nearby, we likely cover you – just ask.
Book a free, fitter-led home visit. We’ll measure, check moisture, recommend the right board and finish, and provide a clear, itemised quote – so your solid wood floor is crafted, fitted and lasting.
Free fitter-led home visit to supplying trusted materials and expertly crafting your new floor - we handle every step with care and precision.
“At TB Elliott Flooring, solid wood flooring isn’t just another product - it’s our craft. Every board we fit is treated with the same precision and pride as if it were our own home. From careful moisture testing and expert subfloor preparation to exacting installation and hand-finished detailing, we ensure your timber floor looks exceptional and performs beautifully for decades. We don’t just install solid wood - we honour it, bringing out its natural character and strength through skilled workmanship and genuine respect for the material.”
A solid wood floor is a true investment: it adds value, depth and authenticity you can feel underfoot. We pair that with a meticulous, end-to-end service – home visit, expert advice, supply and skilled fitting – so you get a flawless result with zero hassle. Our approach is built on workmanship, sensible pricing and honest guidance.
We come to you to measure up, check moisture and subfloor condition, and talk through species, grades and patterns. No showroom and no pushy sales – just practical recommendations that suit your home and budget.
Great floors start with great subfloors. We handle levelling compounds, fluid DPMs, ply boarding and acoustic layers, and we test for moisture – because stability now prevents squeaks, movement and gaps later.
Most of our team has been personally trained by Trevor Elliott. Fitters are DBS-checked and hold relevant trade qualifications (including NVQ Level 2). Expect punctuality, clear communication and respect for your home.
We use on-tool extraction, outdoor cutting stations where possible, and daily tidy-downs. You get a cleaner install and a safer, calmer home environment while work is underway.
We’ll help you choose a finish that suits your lifestyle (oils for natural feel, lacquers for durability), then provide simple care routines and product recommendations so your floor stays beautiful.
Nothing beats hearing it from homeowners like you. Read our latest 5-star reviews for real stories about tidy workmanship, clear communication, and floors that still look great years later. Many customers are returning clients – or the next generation – who trust us to deliver the same high standard every time.
Before we get into the details, here are answers to the questions we’re asked most about solid wood flooring. If you don’t see yours here, we’re happy to help during a free home visit.
Solid wood is one piece of hardwood top to bottom; it can be sanded and refinished many times and offers that classic, heavyweight feel. Engineered has a hardwood top layer bonded to stable layers beneath – great where humidity varies or for larger spans. For living rooms and bedrooms, both are excellent; we’ll recommend the best option for your property and subfloor.
Generally, engineered wood is the safer, more stable choice for UFH. Some narrow, well-specified solid boards may be possible under strict conditions (species, moisture, temps), but we’ll assess on a case-by-case basis and advise the best route for performance and longevity.
A typical room can take 1–3 days depending on subfloor prep, layout complexity and finishing. Larger homes or patterned floors (e.g., herringbone/chevron) take longer. We’ll confirm timelines after your survey so you can plan with confidence.
On-tool extraction, outdoor cutting where practical, protective coverings, and a daily tidy-down keep your home clean and safe. We dispose of waste responsibly and walk you through the finished space at the end of each day.
Yes – most clients choose our supply-and-fit service so we can guarantee product suitability, match accessories perfectly (thresholds, trims, scotia), and manage lead times. If you’ve already sourced a floor, we can still help; we’ll check specs before confirming the install.
