Carpet re-stretching
Ripples and loose carpet are trip hazards and wear out quickly. They usually come from carpet that wasn't stretched properly when it was laid, or from heavy furniture and humidity over time. We use a power stretcher to pull the carpet tight and re-fix it, leaving it flat and safe again.
Carpet repairs we do
- Patch repairs for burns, stains and holes
- Pet damage — scratched doorways and chewed edges
- Split or lifting seams re-joined
- Frayed edges and doorway trims replaced
- Re-laying carpet after water damage or plumbing work
- Lifting and re-laying carpet for other trades
Repair or replace?
If your carpet is in good condition overall, a repair is usually the smart choice. If it's worn through in several spots, we'll tell you honestly whether replacing it makes more sense. Keeping offcuts from your original install makes patch repairs almost invisible.
Common questions
Can rippled carpet be fixed?
Yes. Most ripples can be removed by re-stretching the carpet with a power stretcher and re-fixing it to the gripper strips.
Can you match a patch to my carpet?
If you have an offcut from the original carpet we can usually make a near-invisible patch. If not, we can often take a piece from inside a wardrobe.
Is it worth repairing old carpet?
If the carpet is otherwise in good shape, a repair costs far less than replacing a whole room. We'll give you an honest opinion when we see it.