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©2002-2006 Alan J. Fletcher Finding a good carpet installer can be difficult. Especially when you consider that some carpet installation jobs are more difficult than others and require a more experienced installer. For example, installing expensive carpet in a custom home requires much more expertise than does installing apartment-grade carpet in a rental unit. Of course everyone wants his or her carpet to be installed correctly, and hiring an installer with minimum of 5 years experience is where I would draw the line with a simple installation job. So, if you buy a more expensive carpet or the job is difficult or tricky, than you should find an installer with more experience. I personally believe that it takes at least 10 years before any flooring installer can truly begin to master their trade.
There is another little-known factor to consider when looking for a good carpet installer. The question you need to ask is "what type of experience do they have?" Here is what I mean:
There are four basic levels of experience with carpet installers.
By determining the type of experience that a carpet installer has, you can better gauge their ability to handle completing your carpet job properly and the range of prices they may charge for their services. You can also lower you installation costs by hiring a less experienced installer if you have a simple job that a less experienced installer could easily perform. Finding a well-established installer could help you get a really good price on your carpet, pad and installation!" Hiring an experienced carpet installer can offer you a lot more than just a good installation job. Installers usually know which carpet dealers are fair and who are not. Some carpet installers can buy carpet at near-wholesale prices and may be willing to help you save money on materials. Finding a well-established installer could help you get a really good price on your carpet, pad and installation. Finding a qualified carpet (or vinyl) installer As with any trade, some installers are just not worth hiring. In fact, the good ones are the hardest to find. They often have a busy schedule due to a great word-of-mouth reputation. These professionals may not need to advertise in order to keep busy, so the only way to find them may only be through someone who knows them or who has hired them in the past. Ask your friends, relatives or co-workers who they would recommend. Who to call Local carpet stores generally will not allow you to hire their installers unless you buy the carpet from them. Carpet retailers often have a difficult time finding and keeping good installers because the best installers are busy enough due to their reputation alone, and don’t need or even want to work for a retail carpet store. Many carpet stores make a profit on the installation charge. Here are 5 places you may find a good carpet installer: You might be able find a good carpet installer in the yellow pages, under the heading of "Carpet". There is sometimes a sub-heading for "Carpet Layers".
To see the 10 questions you need to ask every carpet installer before you hire them click here.
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