Carpet Repair Fitter Guide

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02/07/25, 14:04

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Inspect carpet for ripples, frayed edges, loose gripper rods or split seams.
Move light furniture and lift edges of carpet/underlay as needed.
Replace damaged tack-strips, reposition or add gripper where gaps exist.
Re-stretch carpet with knee-kicker or power stretcher, trimming excess and tucking under skirting.
Re-bond split seams with hot-melt tape; patch burns or tears with matching off-cuts if supplied.
Fit or replace metal door bars/thresholds and transition strips.
Groom pile, vacuum work area, reinstall furniture on protective tabs and issue care advice.

Charge type	Low £	High £	Notes
Call-out / minimum	50	90	Includes first 30–60 min inspection & basic adjustment
Labour per hour	30	50	After minimum, billed in 30-min blocks
Materials	10	60	Tack-strips, seam tape, threshold bars
Disposal	0	30	Off-cuts & damaged gripper
Extras (large furniture move, patch insertion)	0	100	Only if required
TOTAL (most jobs come in here)	180	260	Re-stretch 1–2 rooms & minor repairs

1 – 2 hours for a two-room re-stretch and seam tidy.

Extra time if: carpet is glued-down, heavy furniture needs dismantling, extensive patching, or tight hallways complicate stretcher setup.

Will you use a power stretcher for larger rooms to meet BS 5325 tension standards?
Are tack-strips and seam tape replacements included in the quoted price?
Can you match my carpet type and pile direction for any necessary patches?
How long after the repair can we move heavy furniture or roll office chairs back?
Do you provide a workmanship warranty against re-rippling or seam lift?
Are call-out and parking charges fully included, even if the job overruns?
What precautions will you take to protect skirting boards and décor while re-stretching?

Access & Parking: Reserve a nearby space or visitor permit for the fitter’s van.
Clear Floor: Remove small items, breakables and under-bed storage to speed access.
Power: Ensure a working socket for hot-melt seam iron if seams need rebonding.
Pets & Children: Keep away from sharp tack-strips and hot tools until work is complete.
Spare Off-cuts: Provide leftover carpet pieces for invisible patch repairs.
After-care: Ventilate the room and avoid dragging heavy furniture across the freshly tensioned carpet.