Reclaimed Victorian Floorboards Installation in London

If you are extending your home, converting a loft, or building a new addition, matching the new floor to the existing one can be a challenge. Modern timber looks modern. It stands out against aged, characterful Victorian boards in a way that can feel jarring and inauthentic. Our reclaimed Victorian floorboards installation service solves this problem. We source, prepare, and install aged pine boards that blend seamlessly with your existing floors, creating a unified look that respects the history of your home.

Our trained specialists have extensive experience working with reclaimed timber. We understand the quirks of aged softwood—its tendency to move, its resin content, its unique patina. We use specialist equipment and time-tested techniques to prepare reclaimed boards for installation, ensuring they perform as well as they look. The result is a floor that feels like it has always been there, whether you are adding a kitchen extension, converting a loft, or joining a new wing to your period home.

Every Victorian floor is unique. The width of the boards, the species of pine, the colour of the aged patina, the pattern of nail holes—all vary from house to house. Our process begins with a site visit to analyse your existing floor. We measure board width, assess thickness, identify the wood species, and note the colour and character of the aged timber. We then source reclaimed boards from our network of architectural salvage yards across the UK, selecting pieces that match your floor as closely as possible. Once sourced, we prepare the boards—cleaning, treating for woodworm if necessary, and milling them to the exact dimensions required. The result is a seamless match that looks like part of the original installation.

Reclaimed timber requires careful preparation before installation. Boards may have been stored in barns or salvage yards for years, accumulating dirt, old nails, and sometimes woodworm. Our specialists clean each board thoroughly, remove old fixings, and treat for woodworm if necessary. We then mill the boards to match your existing floor's dimensions, including tongue-and-groove profiling if required. Finally, we sand and finish the boards to blend with your existing floor, ensuring a consistent appearance across the entire surface. This preparation is what makes reclaimed boards perform like new timber while looking like aged originals.

• Before our arrival, clear the work area of all furniture, rugs, and movable items. This includes emptying built-in storage and removing obstacles that restrict access to the floor. If possible, move items to adjacent rooms or store them elsewhere.
• Remove existing floor coverings such as carpets, vinyl, or tiles. Our team can do this for you if needed, but doing it in advance saves time.
• Clear a path from the entrance to the work area so our team can bring in materials and equipment without delay. Remove obstacles from hallways and doorways.
• If the work is part of a larger renovation, coordinate with other trades to avoid conflicts. Our team needs uninterrupted access during installation.