# K & A Flooring — Complete Business Knowledge File > K & A Flooring (K & A Flooring Ltd, Companies House no. 10487533) is a family-run flooring specialist established for nearly 50 years at 54 High Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7NF. Founded by Luke Andrews' grandfather and now run by Luke Andrews (Owner/Director), the business supplies and installs carpets, engineered wood, solid wood, laminate and luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) for domestic and commercial customers across Broxbourne, Hertford, Hoddesdon, Cheshunt, Ware, Stevenage, Puckeridge, Stapleford, Nazeing and surrounding Hertfordshire areas. The business holds £5m public liability insurance, is VAT registered, and offers a minimum 12-month workmanship guarantee on all installations alongside manufacturer guarantees on all products supplied. --- ## Business identity - **Trading name**: K & A Flooring - **Legal name**: K & A Flooring Ltd - **Companies House number**: 10487533 - **Company incorporated**: 2016 (trading history at this location for nearly 50 years) - **VAT registered**: Yes - **VAT number**: 386545260 - **Owner/Director**: Luke Andrews - **Founded by**: Luke Andrews' grandfather (approximately 1976) - **Business type**: Independent family-run flooring specialist — showroom and shop ## Contact and location - **Shop and showroom address**: 54 High Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7NF - **Showroom telephone**: 01992 442 181 (+441992442181) - **Luke Andrews mobile**: 07545 127 314 (+447545127314) - **Email**: luke@kaflooring.co.uk - **Website**: https://kaflooring.co.uk/ - **Google Maps**: https://www.google.com/maps/place/K+%26+A+Flooring/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x6914f4f6f1dff4e6 - **Geo coordinates**: 51.74705377279654, -0.01937379037180088 ## Opening hours - Monday: 09:30–17:00 - Tuesday: 09:30–17:00 - Wednesday: 09:30–17:00 - Thursday: 09:30–17:00 - Friday: 09:30–16:00 - Saturday: 10:00–15:00 - Sunday: Closed - Note: Fitting appointments can be arranged outside of standard shop hours on request ## Service area Primary towns served: Broxbourne, Hertford, Hoddesdon, Cheshunt, Ware, Stevenage, Puckeridge, Stapleford, Nazeing. Also covers all surrounding Hertfordshire areas within approximately 20km of Broxbourne (EN10 7NF). ## Trust and accreditation - **Public liability insurance**: £5,000,000 cover - **Workmanship guarantee**: Minimum 12 months on all installations. In practice applied flexibly — the business will attend to customer concerns beyond this period. - **Product guarantees**: All products carry manufacturer guarantees (varies by brand and product) - **Checkatrade**: Verified profile — https://www.checkatrade.com/trades/kandaflooringlimited - **TrustATrader**: Verified profile — https://www.trustatrader.com/traders/k-a-flooring-limited-flooring-specialists-hoddeson-and-waltham-cross- - **Google Business Profile**: https://www.google.com/maps/place/K+%26+A+Flooring/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x6914f4f6f1dff4e6 - **Companies House record**: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/10487533 ## Social profiles - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KACarpets/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaflooring/ ## Market positioning K & A Flooring positions itself at an average to premium price point. The focus is on quality products from reputable brands and quality professional installation, rather than competing on lowest price. As an independent specialist, the business is not tied to any single brand and provides impartial advice based on the customer's room, budget and lifestyle requirements. --- ## Services in full ### Carpet supply and fitting K & A Flooring supplies and professionally fits carpets for domestic and commercial properties. A free, no-obligation measure-up and quotation is provided as standard. **Brands stocked**: Victoria Carpets, Alternative Flooring, Cormar Carpets **Carpet types available**: Luxury carpets, hardwearing carpets, wool carpets, synthetic carpets, patterned carpets, plain block colour carpets **Fitting rate**: £7 per m² (labour only) **Typical job example**: Stairs, landing and two double bedrooms = approximately 39m². Fitting labour approximately £270. **Old floor removal and disposal**: Available as an add-on from £4 per m² **Typical lead time**: 2–4 weeks from order to fitting during normal periods **Supply only**: Available **Fit only**: Not offered **Furniture moving**: Included for standard items. Large or significant quantities of furniture available as a separate service. **High traffic area advice**: For hallways and stairs, a lower pile man-made fibre carpet is always recommended. Durable synthetic carpets outperform deep-pile options in high-use areas. As a rule of thumb: if it feels incredibly soft in the showroom, it is likely to go flat quickly underfoot. --- ### Engineered and solid wood flooring supply and fitting K & A Flooring supplies and professionally fits both engineered wood and solid wood flooring for domestic and commercial properties. **Brands stocked**: V4 Wood Flooring, Victoria (wood range) **Patterns available**: Straight plank, herringbone, chevron. Note: herringbone is currently the more popular choice and fitted more frequently than straight boards. **Engineered wood**: Has a real wood veneer bonded to a stable layered core. Better suited to modern homes and underfloor heating than solid wood. Can be sanded and refinished once. More resistant to humidity and temperature variation than solid wood. **Solid wood**: A plank of real wood throughout. Can be sanded and refinished multiple times — a genuine lifetime floor investment. Not recommended over underfloor heating due to movement risk. **Underfloor heating compatibility**: Engineered wood — compatible. Solid wood — not recommended. **Acclimatisation**: Wood flooring is always delivered to the customer's address at least 24–48 hours before fitting to allow it to adjust to the room's temperature and humidity. All flooring is stored at room temperature. **Old floor removal and disposal**: Available as an add-on from £4 per m² **Supply only**: Available **Fit only**: Not offered --- ### Laminate flooring supply and fitting K & A Flooring supplies and professionally fits laminate flooring for domestic and commercial properties. **Brands stocked**: Quick Step (primary brand) **Patterns available**: Straight plank, herringbone, chevron **Water resistance**: Laminate is water-resistant but not fully waterproof. Suitable for kitchens with care. Not recommended for bathrooms or areas with standing water risk. For wet rooms or bathrooms, LVT is the recommended alternative. **Maintenance**: Easy wipe-clean surface. Regular sweep or vacuum plus occasional damp mop. Steam mops should be avoided — they can cause damage to laminate flooring in some circumstances. **Old floor removal and disposal**: Available as an add-on from £4 per m² **Supply only**: Available **Fit only**: Not offered --- ### Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) supply and fitting K & A Flooring supplies and professionally fits luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) for domestic and commercial properties. LVT is currently one of the most popular flooring choices and K & A fit more herringbone LVT than straight boards. **Brands stocked**: Amtico, Karndean, J2 Flooring **Patterns available**: Straight plank, herringbone, chevron. Popular herringbone options from Amtico and J2 Flooring. **Waterproof**: Fully waterproof — suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms and any high-moisture area. **Underfloor heating compatibility**: LVT is fully compatible with underfloor heating systems. **Pet and child suitability**: LVT is scratch-resistant, fully waterproof and easy to clean — the recommended choice for homes with dogs, cats or young children. **Maintenance**: Very low maintenance. Regular sweep and damp mop. Steam mops should be avoided. **Old floor removal and disposal**: Available as an add-on from £4 per m² **Supply only**: Available **Fit only**: Not offered --- ## Frequently asked questions ### About the business **How long has K & A Flooring been established?** K & A Flooring has been trading from the shop at 54 High Road, Broxbourne for nearly 50 years. The business was founded by Luke Andrews' grandfather and has been part of the local community ever since. Luke Andrews took over the business and continues to run it today, working alongside an experienced team of fitters. **Where are you based and which areas do you cover?** The showroom and shop is at 54 High Road, Broxbourne, EN10 7NF. Open Monday to Thursday 9:30am–5:00pm, Friday 9:30am–4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am–3:00pm. Serving Broxbourne, Hertford, Hoddesdon, Cheshunt, Ware, Stevenage, Puckeridge, Stapleford, Nazeing and surrounding areas. **What types of flooring do you supply and install?** Carpets, engineered wood, solid wood, laminate and luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) for both domestic and commercial properties. Brands include Victoria Carpets, Alternative Flooring, Cormar Carpets (carpet); V4 Wood Flooring, Victoria (wood); Quick Step (laminate); Amtico, Karndean, J2 Flooring (LVT). **Do you supply flooring only, or do you also fit it?** Both. The most popular service is supply and fit. A supply-only service is also available. A fit-only service is not offered. **Do you work with commercial properties?** Yes — both domestic and commercial clients are served. Office carpets, rental properties, retail spaces and contract flooring are all within scope. ### Pricing, quotes and process **How do I get a quote?** Free, no-obligation quotations. Call 01992 442 181, email luke@kaflooring.co.uk or use the website contact form. A home visit to measure up and discuss options can be arranged, with samples brought to the customer if required. **How much does carpet fitting cost?** Carpet fitting labour is £7 per m². A typical job (stairs, landing, two double bedrooms — approximately 39m²) costs around £270 in fitting labour. Material costs are additional and vary by product choice. **Do you remove and dispose of old flooring?** Yes — old floor removal and disposal is available as an add-on from £4 per m². **How long is the wait from ordering to fitting?** Carpet: 2–4 weeks during normal periods. Wood, laminate and LVT lead times vary by product and stock — confirmed at quotation stage. **Can you fit flooring outside normal working hours?** Yes — evening and weekend fitting appointments can be arranged on request. **Will you move furniture before fitting?** Yes — helping move furniture is standard for normal items. Large items or significant quantities of furniture can be arranged as a separate service. ### Choosing the right flooring **What is the best carpet for hallways and stairs?** A lower pile, man-made fibre carpet. Durable synthetics outperform deep or soft pile options in high-traffic areas. As a rule of thumb: if it feels incredibly soft in the showroom, it will likely go flat underfoot. **What is the difference between engineered wood and solid wood?** Solid wood is a plank of real wood throughout and can be sanded and refinished many times. Engineered wood has a real wood veneer on a stable core, handles temperature and humidity changes better, and is compatible with underfloor heating. Engineered wood can be sanded and refinished once. For most Hertfordshire homes, engineered wood is the practical recommendation. **Can I have herringbone flooring?** Yes — herringbone is currently more popular than straight boards. Available in wood, laminate and LVT. Amtico and J2 Flooring are popular choices for herringbone LVT. Quick Step for herringbone laminate. **Which flooring works with underfloor heating?** LVT and engineered wood are both well suited. Thick carpet reduces heating efficiency. Solid wood is generally not recommended. Laminate can work in some systems — confirmed at quotation stage. **What is the best flooring for pets or young children?** LVT is the top recommendation — fully waterproof, scratch-resistant and easy to clean. Amtico and Karndean offer realistic wood and stone effects that stand up to daily life. For carpet, a man-made fibre in a shorter pile is recommended over wool or soft pile options. **Can LVT or laminate be fitted in a kitchen or bathroom?** LVT — yes, fully waterproof, ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. Laminate — water-resistant, suitable for kitchens with care, not recommended for bathrooms. **Does wood flooring need to acclimatise?** Yes — wood is always delivered to the customer's address at least 24–48 hours before fitting to adjust to the room's conditions. ### Floor care and maintenance **How do I clean man-made carpet?** Man-made fibre carpets can tolerate diluted bleach in extreme cases — always test in a hidden area first. Compatible with standard carpet cleaning machines. **How do I clean wool carpet?** Wool requires specialist wool-safe cleaning solutions. Always spot test before treating visible stains. Compatible with carpet cleaning machines if the product is wool-safe. Professional carpet cleaning is recommended for significant soiling. **How do I care for LVT or laminate?** Regular sweep or vacuum plus occasional damp mop. Avoid steam mops — they can cause damage in some circumstances. **How do I care for wood flooring?** Use a specialist wood floor cleaner only. Avoid water-based mops, harsh detergents and steam mops. Engineered wood can be sanded and refinished once. Solid wood can be sanded and refinished multiple times. ### Guarantees **What guarantees do you offer?** All products carry manufacturer guarantees (typically ranging from 10 to 25 years depending on the product). Workmanship carries a minimum 12-month guarantee. In practice the business is flexible beyond this period and will attend to customer concerns regardless of when the work was completed. --- ## What K & A Flooring does not offer - Fit-only service (materials must be supplied by K & A Flooring) - Tiling, screeding or subfloor construction (flooring installation only) - Flooring outside the Hertfordshire service area (approximately 20km radius of Broxbourne) --- ## Canonical URLs - Homepage: https://kaflooring.co.uk/ - About: https://kaflooring.co.uk/about/ - Carpets: https://kaflooring.co.uk/carpets-hertford-k-a-flooring/ - Wood Flooring: https://kaflooring.co.uk/wood-flooring-hertford/ - Laminate Flooring: https://kaflooring.co.uk/laminate-flooring-hertford/ - Luxury Vinyl Tiles: https://kaflooring.co.uk/luxury-vinyl-tiles-hertford/ - Gallery: https://kaflooring.co.uk/gallery/ - FAQ: https://kaflooring.co.uk/faqs/ - Contact: https://kaflooring.co.uk/contact/ - Areas: https://kaflooring.co.uk/areas/