A new-build detached property in Harpenden — the developer's specification was carpet throughout, but the purchaser wanted engineered oak from the outset. LIGNORA was engaged before completion to plan and price the full-house installation, which was carried out in a single phase before the family moved in.
190 × 14mm engineered European oak in a brushed natural finish, throughout. Ground floor on a concrete screed — glued installation. First floor on a timber deck — floating installation over acoustic underlay. Staircase treads in the same batch, nosing-profiled, with painted risers.
Working in an empty new-build allowed the installation to proceed systematically without the disruption management that occupied properties require. The ground floor was completed first — moisture testing, priming, and glue-down. The first floor followed with floating installation, then the staircase over two days. Total installation time across all areas was fourteen days.
Moving into a house where every floor is already finished to this standard — rather than inheriting carpet and replacing it room by room over years — sets the tone for the whole property from day one. The clients reported that the continuity of the floor through the whole house was the first thing visitors noticed.
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Our Process
It started on site in Harpenden, assessing the subfloor and measuring before anything else. Samples came too.
We delivered the floor to Harpenden and let it settle to the room before fitting began. It is never rushed.
The Harpenden work was handled end to end by our installers, finishing included. No subcontractors.
Why Clients Choose LIGNORA
Own team only
The team that priced this Harpenden job is the team that installed it. Accountability, start to finish.
Acclimatisation without exception
Acclimatisation comes before fitting on every job; it decides how the floor behaves for years. Skipping it causes problems later.
Seasonal installation warranty
We back each install with a seasonal warranty and a post-installation check-in. We check back in.