Carpet vs LVT: which should you choose?
An honest comparison of carpet and LVT for UK homes — cost, warmth, cleaning, pets, noise and where each one works best. Written by Northamptonshire fitters.
Read the guideFlooring guides and honest advice
The questions we get asked on nearly every measure, answered properly — with real UK prices and the same advice we would give in your hallway.
How long does new flooring take to fit?
Realistic fitting times for carpet, LVT, vinyl and epoxy resin floors, room by room, plus what slows a job down and how to prepare your house.
Read the guideHow to measure a room for flooring
A simple step-by-step way to measure a room for carpet, LVT or vinyl, including why fitters add waste, how to handle doorways and bays, and stairs.
Read the guideHow much does carpet fitting cost?
Real carpet fitting costs for UK homes in 2026 — price per square metre, typical room costs, stairs, underlay and what's included. Written by working Northamptonshire fitters.
Read the guideHow much does LVT flooring cost?
LVT flooring costs explained for 2026 — price per square metre supplied and fitted, typical room and kitchen costs, why sub-floor prep matters and what's included.
Read the guideHow much does epoxy flooring cost?
Epoxy resin flooring costs for garages, workshops and commercial units in 2026 — price per square metre, what preparation involves and why cheap floor paint fails.
Read the guideWhat underlay do I need?
A fitter's guide to choosing carpet underlay — thickness, density, tog ratings, underfloor heating, stairs and why cheap underlay ruins good carpet.
Read the guideHow to prepare for your flooring fitters
A practical checklist for fitting day — furniture, doors, parking, pets, skirtings and what your fitters will handle themselves.
Read the guideHow to choose the right carpet
Which carpet pile suits stairs, hallways and bedrooms, what underlay to pick, what it costs in the UK, and how to judge quality — from Northamptonshire carpet fitters.
Read the guideHow much does herringbone LVT cost?
Real herringbone LVT prices supplied and fitted in Northampton and Northamptonshire — cost per square metre, why it costs more than plank LVT, and what affects the quote.
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