Cost of new fitted carpet

Belenus

greensalad said:

Yes they definitely can measure up and fit. The issue is that carpet is sold in 4m & 5m. If your room is exactly 4m wide, then you may find yourself short as others have stated, you usually need a little extra to tuck. So a 4m width might be too small and you might need to buy the 5m..... 

Am I missing something?

The room is 3.5m x 4m so surely a 4m wide carpet can be used. Purchase a length of just over 4m and trim the 4m width to 3.5m on site.

Is there a reason why it has to be run the other way?

danrv

greensalad said:

danrv said:

greensalad said:

Doesn't self-levelling compound take a day to cure, and sometimes need a top-up? Definitely worth DIY on that. 

Annoying that the room is 4m! You could buy a 5m carpet if you have any intentions to carpet elsewhere (like inside a cupboard?) that could use up the additional metre or so. And then you'd definitely have enough to fill the room.

I could fill the gaps in the tiles myself to save time and money.
I may be able to use the offcut but was under the impression that if all was prepared and ready, a local supplier could measure up and fit.
I have a Glasswells nearby so can see the samples.

Yes they definitely can measure up and fit. The issue is that carpet is sold in 4m & 5m. If your room is exactly 4m wide, then you may find yourself short as others have stated, you usually need a little extra to tuck. So a 4m width might be too small and you might need to buy the 5m. A reputable fitter will be able to tell you (plus check your room is actually 4m, not 4.1m or 3.9m). Personally I'd always buy extra so you have some in case you need to patch in at a later date. I ordered 30cm longer than needed and have kept hold of that piece. 

How much the carpet actually costs is entirely down to your preference. As others have said, you can spend little or loads. I purchased mine from Carpets & More which was recommended by my MIL and absolutely love it. I thought I was a snob and needed wool carpet (I'm a knitter so wool is important to me!) but ended up going with a 100% nylon (Vivendi Vibes) and absolutely adore it. It's £25 p/m. So something that price in a room like yours would be £350. Plus maybe £100 for fitting?

One of the big costs is removal of the old carpet. If it's not totally knackered see if you can Freecycle it. If it is knackered, ask your fitter if they can cut it in half for you and you can take it to the tip yourself and save hundreds off your quote (they have to pay commercial dumping rates). I was able to give away my carpet for free as it was still in OK condition.

Thanks, useful info.
With new skirting offered up, room appears to be 4m one end and 4.3m the other.
Not looking for anything special and it’s not a heavy traffic area.
Didn’t know about the disposal but I won’t need the carpet for anything.

Eldi_Dos

Whenever we get a carpet fitted we keep the offcuts and make coaster size pieces that are placed under bed,table and chest of drawer legs, these stop the new carpet developing those squashed down section's that can show if you rearrange the furniture.
If you cannot recycle the carpet to someone else just get a sharp knife and cut into strips that can be rolled up and drip fed bit by bit with your normal rubbish,may take a few weeks to dispose of it all but no extra cost to you.

Gavin83

Eldi_Dos said:

Whenever we get a carpet fitted we keep the offcuts and make coaster size pieces that are placed under bed,table and chest of drawer legs, these stop the new carpet developing those squashed down section's that can show if you rearrange the furniture.
If you cannot recycle the carpet to someone else just get a sharp knife and cut into strips that can be rolled up and drip fed bit by bit with your normal rubbish,may take a few weeks to dispose of it all but no extra cost to you.

If you want to improve furniture marks on carpet then get some water, wet the squashed patch and then ruffle it up a bit with your finger. Finally use a Hoover to fluff it up further and dry it out a bit. I wouldn’t say it leaves it perfect but it’s a massive improvement.

danrv

greensalad said:

Doesn't self-levelling compound take a day to cure, and sometimes need a top-up? Definitely worth DIY on that. 

I’m not even sure if I need self levelling compound. The floor’s level and the only gaps are where I’ve lifted a few sections of Thermoplastic tiles, 2mm depth.
The carpet will cover them anyway.