Carpets

nidO

Although I appreciate this is really sidetracking from the OP's original question I can throw in another recommendation for going elsewhere than Carpetright.

When we needed carpeting throughout our new-build in 2012 we ended up buying the carpet from an online company with a network of franchised/approved fitters (http://lovecarpet.co.uk/) and their price was vastly lower than Carpetright's.

We simply asked Carpetright what better price they could do after drawing up their original quote and they knocked £500 off it immediately, I have no idea how much room beyond that they have but we ended up paying about half as much through Lovecarpet compared to even Carpetright's reduced price, and we're very happy with the result, they did a good job fitting and the carpets (and underlay) are very nice.

mustang121

Do not use Carpetright. Their quotes are ridiculously overpriced and their Sales Staff are darn right useless, obnoxious, arrogant and pushy.


Get a few quotes from local carpet fitters and you won't believe how much cheaper the quote will be compared to Carpetright, for the same quality carpet and far better service.

dodger1

I used to work in carpet retail. We would give a discount of between 5% and 10% depending on the size of the order if the customer asked but hardly anyone asked.

G_M

Make decisions before you go:

* do you want wool, synthetic or a mixture?
* tufted or woven?
* what weight (quality)?
* what quality underlay do you want? It makes a difference. 'Free' underlay from CarpetRight will be cr*p!

See http://www.carpetfoundation.com/carpet-buying-advice/carpet-types/ or use google.

Visit several carpet shops and choose a carpet. Get at least 2 round to measure and price. Check price includes
* carpet
* underlay
* fitting
* grippers
* Door plates

Check if doors will need removing to lay the carpet - 'extras' can mount up!

Once you chosen a carpet, check the manufacture's wesite to find other local suppliers, and get a price for identical carpet, underlay etc

Consider buying the carpet/underlay online yourself once you've chosen it. Much cheaper. Then use an independant fitter (or DIY if you're confidant)

dodger1

G_M wrote: »

Once you chosen a carpet, check the manufacture's wesite to find other local suppliers, and get a price for identical carpet, underlay etc

Very difficult to do for an amateur as manufacturers supply the same carpets to different retailers but under various names, it tends to be just the top of the range where comparisons are easy. I'd also recommend not using an independent fitter because if something goes wrong at a latter date the carpet supplier can say it wasn't fitted properly and then the problems start.

G_M

dodger1 wrote: »

Very difficult to do for an amateur as manufacturers supply the same carpets to different retailers but under various names, it tends to be just the top of the range where comparisons are easy.

Ah! I guess I bought a 'top of the range' then (around £22 p sq m).

I saved £250 by doing this.

dodger1

G_M wrote: »

Ah! I guess I bought a 'top of the range' then (around £22 p sq m).

I saved £250 by doing this.

Agreed, most sold carpets are now in the £8-£12 range.

teddysmum

Some fitters will work around furniture (not a problem in an empty new build, obviously), but I was surprised to find, a couple of years ago, that some of the big companies say that you have to clear the room for them. We have always had fitters who were willing to work around furniture too ,large to store in another room (eg sofa).

dodger1

teddysmum wrote: »

Some fitters will work around furniture (not a problem in an empty new build, obviously), but I was surprised to find, a couple of years ago, that some of the big companies say that you have to clear the room for them. We have always had fitters who were willing to work around furniture too ,large to store in another room (eg sofa).

We used to charge more for an uncleared room simply because it took longer to do the job.

chris_m

flosswoss21 wrote: »

10cm is only a couple of inches.....

a "couple", as in .... four.