Expertly fitted floors,
built to last.
Real wood, LVT, laminate, carpet and latex screeding — expertly fitted across Chelmsford, Maldon and throughout Essex. One experienced pair of hands, over 40 years of getting it right.
What I do
Professional flooring across Essex
From real wood floors to luxury vinyl tiles — every flooring type finished to a standard big companies simply can’t match.
Wood Floor Fitting
Expert hardwood and engineered wood floor fitter covering Chelmsford, Maldon, Basildon and across Essex. Real wood floors laid with precision and care — every plank fitted to last.
LVT Fitting
Luxury vinyl tile fitter serving South Woodham Ferrers, Wickford, Billericay and surrounding areas. Beautiful, hard-wearing LVT flooring installed to the highest standard.
Decorative work
LVT Borders
Bespoke luxury vinyl tile borders and feature designs, cut and laid by hand to frame a room beautifully. Watch a recent Holmes Interior Flooring project come together.
Herringbone
Striking herringbone and parquet-style floor patterns, precision-cut and laid by hand for a premium, decorative finish that lifts a room from standard to stunning.
Latex Screeding & Levelling
Professional floor levelling and latex screeding across Rayleigh, Brentwood, Witham and Essex — the essential preparation for a flawless finish on any floor type.
Carpet Fitting
Local carpet fitter serving Great Baddow, Danbury, Hatfield Peverel and throughout Essex. Expert carpet and underlay fitting for a perfect, crease-free finish every time.
Laminate Fitting
Laminate floor fitter serving Burnham-on-Crouch, Ingatestone, Heybridge and all of Essex. Quality laminate flooring laid quickly, cleanly and to a high standard.
Tell Graham what you need — he’ll reply as soon as he can.
Get in touchRecent work
Real floors, real homes
Every photo below is genuine work by Graham — wood, LVT, herringbone, laminate and screeding fitted in homes across Essex and Kent.
Meet Graham Holmes
Hello, I'm Graham. I have been laying floors since 1982 — that's over 44 years of experience. There isn't much I haven't seen or done now.
I started in East London and the West End in 1982, and through the 80s and 90s that is where most of my work was — from normal houses around London and Essex to Arab royalty and millionaire pads and mansions. It's safe to say I've seen it all.
Holmes Interior Flooring has always been a small family business — I rarely take on more work than I can handle myself. I prefer it that way and so do my customers. I learned the trade young and have built the business on word-of-mouth and repeat customers ever since. From London and the south-east to Kent and Essex. Every job gets my personal attention. No teams of strangers, no cutting corners — just one experienced pair of hands and a commitment to quality and price that big companies simply can't match.
Years Experience
Google Rating
5-Star MyBuilder Reviews
“Flooring/carpets and real wood floor laying. LVT, laminate, latex screeding. 40+ years experience. Small family owned business.”
— Google Business Profile
What Customers Say
Genuine reviews from Graham's real jobs, verified on MyBuilder and MyJobQuote — the best floor fitter recommendation comes from those who've experienced the work first-hand.
“Absolutely outstanding work from Graham. He laid our LVT flooring and the finish is absolutely superb. His attention to detail was second to none, and he took real pride in making sure everything was perfect. Graham was professional, reliable, tidy and clearly very experienced at what he does. The flooring has completely transformed the room and we honestly couldn't be happier with the result. 10/10 – exceptional workmanship from start to finish.”
Mal
Latex & LVT Flooring · 21 Aug 2026
“Graham was good at his work, good company, and laid our lvt flooring with a border extremely well. We are having him back to lay our upstairs and stair carpets in due course.”
Amanda
LVT Planks with Pinstripe Border · 28 Aug 2026
“What a great floorlayer. Thank you so much. I'm very happy with my job and the pricing and the work done. I definitely recommend for any floors you need laying. Thank you.”
Sev
Remove Carpet & Fit Laminate · 26 Aug 2026
“Graham was very pleasant, on time, and made an excellent job of 'tightening' my carpet. Thank you!”
Patricia
Repair Loose Carpet Section · 28 Aug 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 for carpet & underlay fitting.
Adrian
Carpet & Underlay Fitting · Ashford, Kent · 9 May 2025
“The job I required went very well. Very punctual and patient, friendly and extremely knowledgeable and efficient. Would definitely recommend and will be using again on another project in the future.”
Malcolm
Carpet Grippers on Tiled Floor · Hythe · 8 Apr 2025
“Had a problem with rucked carpet and Holmes Interior dealt with the problem in a speedy and professional way and would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone with any carpet requirements. Valerie Green”
Valerie
Carpet Re-Stretch · Margate · 26 Mar 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 for carpet fitting.
Andrew
Carpet Fitting · Broadstairs · 22 Mar 2025
“Very nice lino, clean worker & polite tradesman, reasonable price, would recommend Graham to others. Many thanks, Mum is chuffed to bits.”
Martin
Lino Fitting · Canterbury · 24 Dec 2022
Where I work
Floor fitter covering Essex
Based in South Woodham Ferrers, Graham fits floors in towns and villages right across Essex. If your town is listed below, get in touch about wood, LVT, carpet, laminate or latex screeding.
Don't see your town? Message Graham — he may still be able to help.
Get in touchPlan your project
Work out how much flooring you need
Not sure how much material to order? Use these free, easy calculators to estimate the flooring, carpet, tiles or screed for your room — then message Graham with the numbers.
Flooring calculator
Measure your room and work out how much wood, LVT or laminate flooring you need — including waste.
Carpet calculator
Estimate the carpet and underlay required for any room, allowing for roll widths and offcuts.
Tile calculator
Figure out how many floor tiles you need for the area, with a sensible allowance for cuts.
Screed calculator
Planning a level subfloor? Work out how much latex screed or self-levelling compound to order.
Flooring cost calculator
Get a rough idea of material costs for your project before you get in touch.
All calculators
Browse the full range of free building and flooring calculators on howmuchdoineed.co.
Calculators open on howmuchdoineed.co — free to use, no sign-up needed.
Flooring guides & advice
Helpful reads before you start
Handy guides on measuring, choosing and estimating your flooring — written to help you plan with confidence. When you’re ready, message Graham to get it fitted properly.
How to measure a room for flooring
A simple step-by-step guide to measuring up any room so you order the right amount of flooring.
How much flooring do I need?
The complete UK homeowner guide to working out flooring quantities, waste and coverage.
How to measure & estimate carpet
Get carpet and underlay quantities right first time, allowing for roll widths and offcuts.
LVT vs engineered wood
Pros, cons and pricing compared — which floor is right for your room and budget?
Carpet estimate calculator — never overpay
How to estimate carpet accurately so you never pay for more than you actually need.
Skirting board calculator guide
Work out how much skirting board you need to finish your new floor off neatly.
Guides published on howmuchdoineed.co — free to read, no sign-up needed.
Frequently asked
Your local floor fitter, answered
Common questions from customers searching for a floor fitter near them across Essex.
Still have a question? Ask Graham directly.
Get in touchGet in touch
As a busy sole trader, Graham isn't always able to answer the phone. Drop him a WhatsApp or text and he'll get back to you as quickly as possible.
Text or WhatsApp preferred — please don't call before first contact
Graham can't always take a call on the job, so a WhatsApp or text message is the quickest way to reach him. He will get back to you as soon as possible. Dropped or missed calls can get lost — a message is much easier to keep track of.