Once you're completely happy with your product
sample and estimated price, one of our surveyors can call to arrange
a site visit so that a pre-installation survey can be made and access
arrangements discussed. This is a chance to double-check all the measurements
and to ensure that your order includes everything that's needed to
complete the job. At this stage, your surveyor will also be happy
to quote for any additional works that may be required. All our surveyors
and installers are professionals with years of experience and each
has been personally vetted by us. Our dedicated team of fitters will
ensure that you receive the finest quality products combined with
the fastest and most efficient fitting service, so to provide you
with a completely satisfying service.
Before the Carpet
is Fitted
To ensure that the installation of your new carpet goes as smoothly
as possible, you will be required to remove as much furniture as possible
from the rooms to be carpeted. It is always important to remove all
breakables and valuables such as lamps, pictures, vases dishes from
cabinets etc. Also, unplug and detach electrical wiring from all TV's,
Videos and stereo equipment.
For bedrooms, ensure that all bedding is removed
from the beds and that the bottom of the wardrobes and cupboards are
cleared. With kitchens and utility rooms you will most likely be responsible
for disconnecting any appliances such as a washer, dryer, refrigerator
etc.
Door cutting - when carpet is laid with a new
underlay the height increases in most cases. The door will have to
be removed, our fitters will remove the door for you but we do not
cut doors.
Carpet removal and waste - (it should be vacuumed
prior to removal to reduce dust and dirt). a disposal fee will be
applied to dispose of old waste carpet.
We provide help in removing of furniture and
uplift and disposal of old flooring at an adition charge. Please discuss
this with the sales representative to make arrangments in advance.
The installers may have to use your garage
or patio for cutting and extra storage while installing your carpet.
They will usually try to complete the installation in one visit.
During installation, open windows and doors
for an adequate supply of fresh air. A distinctive "new carpet"
odour may be noticed. It is very important to ventilate with fresh
air as much as possible for at least 72 hours to allow odours to dissipate.
After Fitting
To protect the appearance of your carpets, it is advisable to place
barrier mats by each entrance. This will scrape dirt, grit and moisture
from the shoes. Cleaning the mats regularly will ensure their continued
efficiency.
Rubber soled shoes and all types of heels can
be hard on carpet pile, especially in front of chairs where heel abrasion
is difficult to avoid. Periodically move chairs and restrict the use
of sports shoes and trainers in certain areas.
All carpet gets dirty and after a while will
need a clean to bring back its appearance and colour. It is recommended
that carpets be cleaned by a specialist cleaning companies that use
the correct solvents and cleaning agents for your carpet.
Everyday spills and stains can be cleaned using
a Spot Cleaning Kit as an aid to preserving your carpets good looks.
If you clean the carpet yourself, always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
Always pre-test a small unobtrusive area before
cleaning the rest of the carpet. If a stain reappears after cleaning,
all the spill and/or cleaning agent may not have been removed completely.
Further cleaning and rinsing is necessary.