Carpets / Flooring in Essex (12)

Looking for independent carpet and floor fitters near you? Whether you’re replacing tired hallway carpet, laying new laminate or herringbone flooring, or finally getting round to that spare bedroom refit, we’ll help you find the right tradesperson for the job in Essex.

Use our request a quote feature to get carpet and floor fitting estimates from multiple fitters in Essex. Or, search for independent carpet and flooring companies in Essex using our free search tool to contact them directly.

What to expect from hiring a flooring fitter in Essex

All our carpet and floor fitters are checked by Checkatrade, with reviews from real people. So you can hire with confidence and get the job done right, first time.

Common flooring jobs

• Carpet fitting in bedrooms, lounges and hallways
• Stair carpet fitting (including stair runners)
• Laying laminate, LVT, vinyl, engineered wood or hardwood
• Replacing flooring types (e.g. carpet to wood)
• Repairing damaged flooring (e.g. burns, water damage, creaks)
• Uplifting and disposing of old flooring

Common carpet jobs

• Fitting new carpet in bedrooms, lounges and hallways
• Stair carpet fitting (including stair runners)
• Replacing carpet with laminate, vinyl, or wood
• Repairing damaged carpet (e.g. iron burns, carpet moth damage)
• Uplifting and disposing of old carpet

Typical costs to expect

• Carpet fitting only: £90 - £120 per room or stair runner

• Laminate/LVT fitting: £10 - £20 per m2

• Wooden flooring installation: £25 - £75 per m2

• Old flooring removal: From £20

• Full carpet replacement: £5 - £40 per m2

• Old carpet removal: From £20

• Stair carpet fitting: £70+ (plus carpet costs)

Cost factors to think about

• Room size and shape (including stairs)
• Flooring type (carpet, laminate, wood, vinyl, etc.)
• Quality of underlay, adhesive or trims
• Subfloor condition (e.g. concrete vs timber)
• Additional carpentry work (e.g. door shaving, levelling)

How long does it take?

• One average-sized room: Half a day

• Full 3-bed house: 1 - 2 days

• Stairs or complex flooring: Half a day to full day

What to check before you hire

• Reviews from local homeowners
• Public liability insurance
• Experience with your type of job (stairs, repairs, etc.)

Flooring in Essex: homeowners vs renters

Homeowners

• You're usually responsible for choosing, purchasing, and arranging flooring fitting.
• If replacing flooring, ask for written quotes and check details around uplift/disposal.
• Keep records of warranties for new materials.

Renters

• Responsibility typically sits with the landlord.
• If there’s damage (e.g. burns, wear and tear), report it before arranging any work.
• Always get written permission before changing any flooring.

Emergency carpets and flooring in Essex

Most flooring jobs aren’t emergencies, but sometimes, damage (like a burst pipe or accidental fire) means you need help fast.

For urgent flooring repairs or replacements in Essex, find checked fitters covering your local area or use our request a quote tool for a quick callback.

Find flooring fitters for any job in Essex

Essex flooring and carpet fitters can help with:

• Bedroom, lounge and hallway flooring
• Stair carpet or stair runner installation
• Laminate, LVT or vinyl fitting
• Engineered wood or hardwood floor fitting
• Uplift and removal of old flooring
• Flooring prep and levelling
• Carpet or laminate repairs
• Professional carpet or vinyl cleaning
• Help fixing creaky or uneven floors

Use Checkatrade's directory to find checked carpet and flooring services in Essex.