No Underlay under Carpets

Caitykinss

We moved into our new house over the weekend and have discovered while decorating that there's no underlay under the carpets. The carpets are all brand new, as the previous owner did it up quickly before selling. We knew it hadn't been done to a great standard overall, but the carpet itself seems alright quality - turns out the developer knew what he was doing with cost cutting! No prospective buyer is going to start pulling carpets up to check (I hope!)

My question is, is it a big problem? Obviously if I were having new carpets put in myself, I'd have underlay with it, but should we be thinking about having it put in, or just leaving it and hoping for the best? It's a three bedroomed, three story house and it's carpeted throughout apart from the kitchen and bathrooms so would be a big job. It's not the most comfortable to walk/stand on and you can feel some nails on the stairs - I suspected it after walking around on the first day, before checking yesterday. We've also go a big, thick rug for the living room, so perhaps won't be as big an issue in there.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!

Aylesbury_Duck

If it were me I'd get underlay put in, the best you can afford. It will make a big difference to the feel of the carpet, it will make the carpet last longer and it will improve the thermal and acoustic properties of the carpet, particularly upstairs. I can't see a downside other than cost.

You've only just moved in so getting it done now gives you plenty of time for the investment to pay back. There might be some associated costs such as adjusting some doors to accommodate the increased carpet height.

ic

+1 to the last answer

ashe

It definitely makes a big difference to comfort. we are in the same position and previous house owner didn't put underlay down, but he also put crap carpets in too so we are changing them out. Its a world of difference when standing on one with good underlay, vs not having any at all.

Underlay can be bought online for about £3 per sm , delivery is a bit high but if doing your whole house you'll save there, then just get someone to fit it. As above, doors may need planing and if he has skimped and saved, you may have doors that do not take well to planing at all...