Finding a Qualified Carpet Installer
©2002-2008 Alan J. Fletcher - 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.
10th Edition