Restoration Services for Public Spaces
Floor sanding, repairs and maintenance for schools, churches, community halls and offices in Bromley, planned around your timetable.
Restoring floors in schools, churches and offices
Sports halls, church halls and busy offices see thousands of footsteps every week. Done well, a sanded and properly finished wooden floor lasts for decades and looks better than any replacement. We work for headteachers, facilities managers, church committees and office managers, and we fit our work around your calendar.
Sectors we cover
Schools - halls and classrooms restored during half-terms and summer holidays, with court markings re-applied.
Churches & community halls - careful restoration of old parquet and boards, planned around services and hall hire.
Offices and commercial spaces - sanding and re-coating out of hours or at weekends, so your business keeps running.
Minimal disruption
Every building has its own pressures: term times, services, bookings or working hours. Work can be phased room by room, done out of hours, or completed over a holiday so the building is ready when you need it. Our dust-free machines and low-VOC finishes keep the rest of the building usable while we work.
Safety and paperwork
We understand the compliance requirements of schools, churches and commercial premises. Before any job we supply risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and we can send copies of our £5m public liability insurance certificate. Our team is experienced in working safely in occupied buildings.
Sports halls and court markings
Sports hall floors need a finish that is hardwearing, easy to clean and safe to play on. Our sports lacquers are designed for heavy use, and court lines are painted between coats so they are sealed under the final layer. The result is a floor that looks sharp, performs well and stands up to years of use. We give your caretaking team clear cleaning and maintenance advice.
The case for restoration
Much cheaper than a replacement floor
Preserves original timber and character
Less waste and a lower environmental impact
Quicker to complete, often within a single holiday
Keeping floors in good condition
The best way to protect your investment is regular maintenance. A light re-coat every year or two, timed for quieter periods, keeps busy floors protected and avoids the cost of a full sand. We also advise caretakers and cleaning teams on the right products and routines, and recommend entrance matting to stop grit reaching the floor. Many of our school and church clients have been with us for years.
Every project starts with a free site survey, a fixed quote and a clear programme of works. Our guide prices give an idea of costs, and larger projects receive a tailored quote.
Our services for public buildings
A typical project includes repairs to damaged areas followed by full sanding and refinishing. Regular re-coating keeps heavy-use floors looking good between full sands. Take a look at our recent projects for examples of halls and public buildings we have restored.
Sectors we work with
Our specialist services
Floor Restoration Services for Schools
Floor sanding and sports lacquer for schools in Bromley, with court markings and full RAMS.
Learn moreFloor Restoration Services for Churches & Community Halls
Floor sanding and repairs for churches and community halls in Bromley, with full RAMS and insurance.
Learn moreFloor Sanding for Offices
Wooden floor restoration for offices, shops and studios in Bromley, with minimal disruption.
Learn morePrices for Public Spaces
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Floor sanding & oiling
Dust-free sanding back to fresh timber, finished with two coats of hardwax oil.
from £22 per m²
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Floor sanding & lacquer
Full sand and three coats of hard-wearing water-based lacquer.
from £24 per m²
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Parquet sanding & finishing
Multi-direction sanding for block and herringbone floors, with your choice of finish.
from £28 per m²
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Gap filling
Resin filler or reclaimed pine slivers between floorboards.
from £6 per m²
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Floor staining
Colour samples on your floor and an even stain before finishing.
from £5 per m²
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Stairs stripping & restoration
Paint and varnish removal, repairs and finishing of treads and risers.
from £45 per step
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Floorboard replacement
Matched reclaimed or new boards fitted and blended in.
from £35 per board
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Parquet block repairs
Loose or missing blocks re-laid and matched to the existing floor.
from £45 per m²
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Squeaky floor fix
Secure loose boards and joists to stop creaks.
from £120 per room
Guide prices — we confirm a fixed price after a free survey.
How it works
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Free site visit
We survey the floor and talk through your timetable, budget and finish.
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Plan & paperwork
We agree dates and provide risk assessments, method statements and insurance certificates.
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Sanding & repairs
Repairs, dust-free sanding and finishing are carried out on the agreed schedule.
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Handover
We hand back a clean, finished floor with clear guidance on curing and maintenance.
Common questions
Can you work during school holidays?
Yes. Most school and hall projects are booked into holidays, and we recommend booking early for the summer.
Do you provide RAMS and insurance certificates?
Always. RAMS and insurance certificates are supplied before work starts.
Do you paint court lines?
Yes - markings are applied between coats so they are sealed under the final lacquer.
Can the building stay open while you work?
In most cases no. We isolate the work area and use dust-free, low-odour methods.
Talk to us about your hall or office floor
Tell us about the building and your timetable, and we will put together a fixed quote and programme.
Questions about Public Spaces
Do you do court lines on hall floors?
We can. After sanding we apply a slip-resistant sports lacquer and can repaint court markings for badminton, netball and other games between coats so they are sealed in. Read more about our school floor restoration.
Do you work evenings and weekends?
Yes — we plan school and public projects around term dates, events and opening hours. Most halls are finished in a few days, so the space is back in use quickly.
Can you sand office floors out of hours?
Office floors can be done out of hours or in phases. Dust-free sanding and low-odour finishes mean minimal disruption to your team.
Do you work on listed buildings and church halls?
We have restored many church and community hall floors. We treat older floors with care and choose finishes suited to heavy public use. See churches and community halls.
Do you provide risk assessments and method statements?
We provide risk assessments, method statements and insurance details before work begins. Our team is used to working on occupied sites with strict safety rules.
How are your prices worked out?
The cost depends on the size of the floor, its condition and the finish. Our price list shows typical starting prices, and the free survey gives you a fixed written quote.
What our customers say
Engineered floor sanded beautifully
“We were told our engineered oak would need replacing. These guys checked the wear layer and found plenty to work with. It looks brand new.”
Chislehurst
Pleased with the floor
“Our lounge floorboards came up really well. It took a couple of days to get the quote back, but on site they were efficient and tidy.”
Chislehurst
Good decking job
“The deck looks warm and rich again. We had to rebook once because of rain, which is understandable, and they rearranged quickly. Would use again.”
Beckenham