Case study · Outside London
Chevron flooring and a new kitchen in Watford
Chevron flooring laid through the hall and ground-floor rooms of a Watford home in February 2024, alongside a blue gloss kitchen and island on a marble-effect tiled floor.
- LocationStanborough, Watford (outside London), WD25
- PropertyHouse
- PhotographedFebruary 2024
- Estimated cost£8,200 to £16,400 + VAT
The starting point
The photos from 21 February 2024 catch this job mid-way: chevron flooring going down through the hall and rooms, and a new kitchen being installed.
What we did
- Chevron-pattern wood-effect flooring laid through the hall and ground-floor rooms, finished against the skirting and column radiators.
- A blue gloss kitchen with an island installed on a marble-effect porcelain floor.
The photos
Every photo was taken on site during the job. Click any photo to enlarge it.
During the work
After
How long it took
All photos are from 21 February 2024, during the work, so we do not quote a full duration.
What this job would cost at 2026 London rates
Estimated from the photographed scope, not the client's invoice
| Item | What the photos show | Estimate (ex VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Chevron flooring | Around 30 m², supply and fit | £1,500 to £3,900 |
| Kitchen | Gloss units with an island, installed | £6,700 to £12,500 |
| Estimated total | £8,200 to £16,400 | |
Rates are London rates, so they slightly overstate costs in Watford. Chevron is laid and priced like herringbone (both are pattern-laid from angle-cut boards), so herringbone rates are used: £25 to £45 per m² labour plus £25 to £50 per m² for LVT herringbone (Flooring Surgeons, Trade2Base 2026), plus underlay and trims. Kitchen: the cosmetic tier of £8,000 to £15,000 from our Kitchen Renovation Cost guide, ex VAT. The tiled kitchen floor is not priced separately.
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