Void turnarounds without the messing about
Empty property costs money every week. I fit for private landlords, letting agents and property managers across Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Durham and Teesside, and most single properties are done in a day once the carpet is on site.
You get one person doing the work from start to finish — no crews turning up late, no subcontractors, and no surprise charges at the end. If a tenancy date moves, tell me and I'll move the fitting.
- Whole-property fits, single rooms and stairs and landings
- Uplift of the old flooring from £20 per room (disposal not included)
- Fit-only from your own trade-supplied carpet
- Keys collected from the agent where that's easier
- Invoiced work for agents and managed portfolios
What to specify for a rental property
The cheapest carpet is rarely the cheapest option over three tenancies. A budget felt-back carpet on a thin underlay will flatten in a hallway inside a year; a mid-range polypropylene twist on 8mm or 10mm underlay will usually see out several tenancies and can be bleach cleaned between them.
- Polypropylene twist or loop pile — stain resistant and bleach cleanable
- Mid to darker tones hide marks and wear better than pale grey
- 8mm, 10mm or 11mm high density underlay for longer life
- Matching door bars at every threshold (£6 each)
- Keep an offcut on site for repairs and patching later
Pricing for landlord work
- Carpet fitting: £70 minimum charge up to 15 sqm, then £4.50 per extra sqm
- Sheet vinyl also available: £70 minimum up to 15 sqm, then £5 per extra sqm
- Door bars £6 each; stair runners from £120; stair rod installation from £60
- Free measure and a written price before anything is booked
Common questions
How quickly can you fit carpet in a void property?
Most single properties can be fitted in a day once the carpet is on site. If you tell me the void date when you book, I'll work to it — voids are usually the jobs I try hardest to fit in quickly because empty weeks cost you money.
Do you work fit-only from a supplier's delivery?
Yes. Plenty of landlords buy carpet trade or through a local supplier and just need a fitter. Have it delivered to the property and I'll fit it, including gripper, underlay and door bars.
What carpet lasts best in a rental?
A polypropylene twist or loop in a mid tone is the usual choice — it's bleach cleanable, hides marks, and costs far less to replace than wool. Pair it with a decent 8mm or 10mm underlay so the carpet doesn't flatten in the first tenancy.
Can you take up the old carpet?
Yes — uplift is from £20 per room and can be priced into the quote. Disposal isn't included, so a skip or tip run needs arranging separately.
Want a price? Send me the room sizes.