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What do carpet laying and installation services include?
Adding in a carpet to your home can be that final touch when designing your interiors. However, installing a carpet is no easy chore. The best carpet installers near you can measure, cut, and lay your carpet correctly. No need to go through all the hassle of doing it yourself! Here’s what you can expect when booking carpet installations near you:Â
Preparing for carpet installation
Before getting your new carpet installed, there are a lot of preparations that need to be done by local carpet installers. First, the floor space is measured. This makes sure that you’ll only purchase the right amount of carpet and that it is cut accurately.
Some Taskers may even offer same-day carpet installation near you. Before rolling out the carpet, they make sure that there are no loose nails and wooden boards. Some installers also help move aside furniture you had assembled to keep everything clear and ready for carpet laying.
Glue-down carpet installation
The glue-down method is the most common method among installers. Here, the carpet is glued directly to the floor. This is ideal for floors that cover larger areas. That is why it is used for commercial carpet installation. It provides solid support, especially for buildings that wish to have carpeted ramps. It is certain to not budge, even with things rolling over the surface daily.Â
The best carpet installers make sure that your floors are smooth. This ensures fewer mistakes during carpet laying. When not done correctly, the areas not glued down properly wear quickly. That’s why it’s best to leave it to an experienced Tasker. Once rolled out and secured, you can always have your carpets cleaned and stains removed to ensure a fresh, brand new look.
Stretch-in carpet installation
Most homeowners may opt for a stretch-in carpet. Here, strips of wood containing nails are nailed around the edges of the room. Padding is installed in the middle of the room for the carpet to lay over it. The carpet is then attached to the pins on the strips of wood. From there, your carpet installer will stretch it across the room. A plus to this method is the extra padding underneath the carpet. It provides added comfort and extends the lifespan of the carpet itself.Â
Adding a carpet underlay
An added service that is offered by many independent carpet installers near you is carpet underlay. This is a thin cushion put under your carpet. It is made of materials like sponge rubber and foam. A carpet underlay provides extra comfort to your flooring. It also provides your room with acoustic and thermal installation. Be sure to ask your carpet installer for the best underlay for your carpet and its installation method.Â
Recent Carpet Laying & Installation tasks in London Southwark
Repair carpet
£10
North Southwark, Greater London
2nd Feb 2024
The carpet was burned by a curling iron. How to fix it? - Due date: Flexible
Carpet fitting
£250
Wapping, Greater London, E1W
15th Jan 2024
Carpet fitting in 2 bedrooms (both around 3.6m x 4.75m) and carpeting floors of 4 built-in cupboards. Some odd-shaped corners due to built-in cupboards. See pictures. Re-use the existing underlay, gripper, aluminium bar etc I will clear the furniture and uplift the existing carpets The existing carpet was glued in some cupboards. I don't have glue, so please bring it with you. I don't want to use a lot of glue, in case the carpet must be changed in future. The carpets are due to be delivered on Thursday 25th Jan. The install must take place on Friday 26th Jan, or Thursday 25th if the delivery is early in the day. I haven't got a delivery time yet. The carpets will be delivered to ground level. The flat is on the 2nd floor. The heaviest carpet is 61kg. I am available to help carry it up the stairs. The carpet weight could be reduced to 47kg if it is trimmed downstairs. I ordered offcuts to get an earlier delivery date, so there is quite a bit of extra carpet. It would be great if you can dispose of the old carpets. I have an estate car, so I could do-it-myself, but I don't have a Tower Hamlets card to use the waste disposal center. My car can also be used for runs to Screwfix/Wickes as necessary - I will be present for the delivery/fitting if an extra pair of hands are needed for anything. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 25 January 2024
Jay did a good job, fitting 2 carpets in some awkward-shaped rooms. Very pleased with the result.
Carpet fitter
£250
The Borough, Greater London
20th Dec 2023
Hi - I have 1 living room, 2 bedrooms and a small lounge to be fitted with carpet. It recently had a carpet fitted so believe you can re-use existing underlay! It is a small flat, there is one flight of stairs to living room and 2 to bedrooms. - Due date: Before Friday, 22 December 2023
Lay bedroom carpet
£150
Bermondsey, Greater London, SE1
26th Nov 2023
I would like someone to remove a bedroom carpet, dispose of it and lay a new carpet. The room is 4 x 4m (attached floor plan) This is just 1 bedroom.
Carpet fix
£80
North Southwark, Greater London
24th Aug 2023
Have 3 small-sized holes in the carpet, and i have spare carpets that you can use. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Remove and Lay carpet on stairs in home - around 15 steps
£80
The Borough, Greater London
19th Jul 2023
Remove current carpet on stairs and lay new carpet - Due date: Flexible
Help clean carpet turned yellow from shower leak
£50
The Borough, Greater London
28th Sep 2020
Carpet turned yellow and moldy from shower water leaked into the carpet. Need help to get rid of the yellow/moldy patch and dry the carpet.