Flooring planning for Drakelow Park homeowners

If you are buying a new home at Drakelow Park, plan flooring around your own plot’s handover. Measure once the home is plastered with skirtings and doors fitted, fit once wet trades are finished and the subfloor has been checked against the chosen product’s requirements, and decide early whether a developer flooring package or an independent whole-house scheme suits you better.

Where is Drakelow Park?

Drakelow Park is a housing allocation on the former Drakelow power station land off Walton Road, in South Derbyshire, between Burton-on-Trent and Swadlincote. It appears in South Derbyshire District Council’s Local Plan (Policy H6) and is being built out in phases by more than one housebuilder. The council’s April 2026 Housing Position Paper sets out its current delivery position (see the source below).

We reference this only to give local buyers context. Maximum Flooring is independent and has no affiliation with any developer at Drakelow Park.

Developer package or independent flooring?

You can usually take a developer flooring upgrade or arrange flooring yourself. A developer package is convenient and normally in place at completion, but the choice is set by the developer. Arranging it independently gives a wider range and lets you plan the whole house together. Our developer upgrade vs independent comparison weighs it up.

Why a new subfloor needs checking

New concrete slabs and screeds hold construction moisture and can take a long time to dry, and floor construction varies between house types and storeys. Each hard floor has its own moisture limits and preparation requirements, so the subfloor should be tested and the manufacturer’s instructions followed. That might mean a damp-proof membrane or suitable underlay, levelling, or waiting a little longer. Our guides on when to install flooring in a new-build and LVT subfloor preparation explain the detail.

A whole-house approach

A practical scheme for many families is carpet in bedrooms and on the stairs, with LVT or laminate in the hall, kitchen and living areas. Planning everything together keeps colours, thresholds and floor heights consistent, and it is often simplest before furniture arrives. See our new-build flooring page for how we handle a whole-house job.

Buying to let?

If the home will be rented out, prioritise hard-wearing, easy-clean products and keep a record of exactly what is fitted so it can be matched later. Our landlord flooring checklist and carpet vs hard flooring for rentals cover the decisions.

Common questions

When can I book a measure?

Once you have access and the home is plastered with second-fix joinery in. Before that, plot dimensions or a floor plan are enough for an indicative estimate.

Can you fit flooring I have bought myself?

Yes. We also offer fitting only for flooring you supply. Send the exact product details with your enquiry.

Are you linked to the Drakelow Park builders?

No. We are an independent flooring business with no connection to any developer there.

Next step

Send your plot and handover details for an indicative estimate, or book a home measure once your property is ready.