Camber & MortarHardwood Flooring & Parquet Laying
Designed for living spaces and hallways where a stable, quiet timber floor is required. We evaluate subfloor moisture, pour smoothing compounds where needed, and adhere solid or engineered planks using flexible acoustic adhesive. You get a firm floor underfoot that does not squeak or cup over seasonal changes.
What is included
- ✓Subfloor moisture testing and relative humidity checks
- ✓Plywood over-boarding or screed smoothing compound application
- ✓Herringbone, chevron, or straight-run board layouts
- ✓Full-surface flexible adhesive bonding to stop creaks
- ✓Undercutting door frames for timber to slip beneath neatly
- ✓Perimeter expansion gaps covered with timber skirting or beading
Book an Initial Consultation
We will review your project notes and contact you to arrange a site survey.
How We Carry Out Your Project
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Subfloor testing and preparation
We measure floor moisture with a hygrometer, scrape old adhesive, and lay smoothing compound or exterior ply if the base is uneven.
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Setting the centre line
We snap chalk lines to balance the pattern across the room doorways so cuts end with balanced widths on opposite walls.
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Adhesive spreading and block laying
We notch flexible silane adhesive across the substrate, setting each tongue and groove block with dead-blow mallets.
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Border trimming and threshold fitting
We cut border margins, secure matching timber threshold strips, and refit skirtings over the perimeter expansion space.
Our Workmanship Commitment
Every timber joint, door hang, and structural fixing is built to British building standards and agreed joinery specifications. If a door binds, a drawer sticks, or a joint moves within twelve months of completion, we return to ease and correct it without charge. Pricing & payment
Why Work With Camber & Mortar
Acoustic adhesive stops floor creaks
Gluing the boards directly to the base dampens footfall sound and prevents the squeaking common with floating floors.
Flush thresholds at door openings
We undercut door linings so the wood passes under seamlessly without awkward plastic reducer strips.
Acclimatised timber that stays flat
We let boards rest in your room conditions prior to fitting to eliminate shrinkage and seasonal cupping.
Questions about this service
Can you lay parquet over underfloor heating?
Yes, provided engineered oak blocks are used and subfloor surface temperatures remain within manufacturer tolerances.
How long must the timber sit in my home before fitting?
We recommend a minimum of 48 hours for engineered boards and five to seven days for solid timber packs inside the heated room.
Can you remove old tiles or carpet first?
Yes, we strip old floor coverings, remove staples, and grind down residual mortar as part of our subfloor prep service.
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Words from Local Homeowners
The lime plaster in our dining room feels silky to the touch and has kept the damp air away entirely. Their carpenters scribed the oak bookcases directly to our leaning Victorian walls with pinpoint accuracy.
Alistair B., Richmond, London, GBJulian and his crew arrived at eight every morning without fail. They isolated the kitchen dust completely, and we settled the milestones via bank transfer only when each section passed inspection.
Helena W., St Albans, GBSolid timber flooring laid across the ground floor with zero squeaks even after seasonal temperature shifts. Any minor snagging note was corrected within three days of our walk-through.
Marcus T., Dulwich, London, GBReady to Discuss Your Home Project?
Tell us about your property, whether you need bespoke cabinetry, floor laying, or structural work. We will review your details and call you back within 24 hours.