Finding a Qualified Carpet Installer
By Alan
Fletcher - Carpet Expert & Consumer Advocate
For most
homeowners, finding a qualified carpet installer can be very difficult.
Especially when you consider that some carpet installation jobs are more
difficult than others and will require a more experienced installer to get
the job done right.
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 10 years experience is where I would draw the line
with a simple installation job.
So, if you buy a
good quality carpet or your installation job is more difficult or tricky,
than you must hire an installer with more specialized experience. I
personally believe that it takes at least 10 years before any flooring
installer can truly begin to master their trade.
Hiring a
carpet 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. Even if an installer comes
recommended, it does not mean the installer is qualified to install your
carpet.
Who to
call
Local retail
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 as well.
In my book, I
reveal the 5 best places to find or locate a qualified carpet installers. If
your carpet is installed wrong, your carpet will not last. You could easily
lose 50% of your carpet's normal life span. There are 10 basic questions you
must ask every installer before you hire them or let them install your
carpet. I have 4 of these questions listed on the next
page and 6 more of these important questions listed in my E-book. Don't
take chances, order my e-book today! Knowledge is power.
at
AbcCarpets.com
