Farthingloe Total Floor Care: Preserving Historic Floors in Dover’s Valley

Nationwide Hardwood Flooring Company delivers specialized Farthingloe Total Floor Care services to protect and enhance properties in this ecologically sensitive valley. Our 25+ years’ expertise meets DEFRA groundwater guidelines and BS 8203:2017 standards for heritage conservation.

Why Farthingloe Homes Need Specialized Floor Care

Farthingloe’s chalky subsoil and AONB status require:

• Breathable sealants complying with Historic England’s preservation policies
• Moisture barriers meeting DEFRA’s groundwater management standards
• Low-VOC finishes safe for listed buildings near Farthingloe Woods

5 Essential Farthingloe Floor Care Services

1. Heritage Floor Sanding Near Little Farthingloe Farm

Revive original floorboards using RIBA-approved techniques that preserve:

• 17th-century oak beams in Grade II listed farmhouses
• Victorian parquet near St Radigund’s Abbey ruins
• Post-war plywood floors in converted WWII barracks

These methods align with SPAB guidelines for preserving medieval and Victorian flooring.

2. Structural Repairs for Valley Floorboards

Address common issues caused by Farthingloe’s microclimate:

• Warping repair using FSC-certified timber from Kentish woodlands
• Crack filling with flexible epoxy tested to BSI standards
• Subfloor reinforcement for homes near River Dour flood plains

3. Chalk-Adapted Floor Sealing Services

Our alkaline-resistant sealants protect against:

• Efflorescence damage in cottages along Folkestone Road
• pH imbalance corrosion near Farthingloe’s Roman chalk pits
• Salt migration in barn conversions near A20 motorway

Techniques draw from SPAB recommendations for plaster and earth floor preservation.