Funerals

Focus on Funerals

Choosing Flowers for Your Loved One

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Carpets 2U

If you’re looking for a local carpet and flooring supplier in Spading and the surrounding areas, then give Carpets-2-U a call. We stock a wide range of carpets, designer flooring and cushioned flooring and can also provide a reliable fitting service. We have accounts with some of the most well-known carpet and flooring suppliers which enables us to offer you their products at very competitive prices, and customers over the age of 60 can benefit from a further 10% discount every Wednesday. We’ll even visit the homes of the less mobile to present samples of our stock if necessary.

Matthew Featherstone opened the doors of Carpets-2-U in 2013 on Cresswelll Close, Pinchbeck and has celebrated many successes along the way. The latest of these was purchasing the neighbouring unit 4 and he now has double the area to showcase displays of the many styles of carpets and flooring on offer.

“I am ecstatic to reach the five year anniversary of the business,” Matthew said. “And it is brilliant to be able to mark it by doubling the size of the show room.

“I’d like to thank all my customers for supporting me over the years and it’s because of that support that our recent expansion has been possible.

“We’re now able to provide our customers even more fresh new exciting carpet ranges at our all year round low prices.

“New ranges include patterned carpets, Wiltons, quality British made wool twist, super soft touch carpets, and traditional tight twists.

“We’re expanding but we’re determined to continue our great service and customer care which has helped make us so successful.”

Carpets-2-U buy direct from manufacturers including Abingdon Flooring, Cormar Carpets and Victorian Carpets to keep the costs low for their customers.

Supply And Fitting

From great value for money bedroom carpets to thick wool and twist pile carpets, we stock them all. We have carpets to suit every taste and budget and our reliable fitting team are available to take all the stress out of refreshing your home. Our range includes products from manufacturers like Victoria Carpets, so come to the shop today to browse our selection.

If you want to feel like you’re walking on air in your own home, cushioned flooring is for you. Cushioned flooring feels great beneath your feet and is stylish, durable and very low maintenance. There’s a large variety of finishes for you to choose from.

Carpets-2-U offer a floor replacement service. Whether it’s floor screeding or preparing a plywood subfloor; we can ensure your floor is in a good condition before cushioned flooring is fitted.

Professional Carpet Fitting Service

Finding the right carpet or flooring for you is only the start. Installing it in your home is another matter altogether. Carpets-2-U in Spalding offer a professional carpet fitting service at very reasonable rates, and our service includes free measuring up and estimates. Our team are vastly experienced and strive to be as helpful as possible, even moving your furniture and tidying up for you when they’re done.

Services also include free measurements and estimates, as well as taking samples to those who struggle with mobility.

Matthew is incredibly proud of his fitting team, “Because we’re a small, independent business we’re able to offer services others can’t with two men taking on each job,” he continued.

Free Estimates

We offer a comprehensive service – from helping you decide which flooring is right for you to fitting it. This includes a free measuring up and quotation service. Our team will visit your property to take measurements and we will then provide you with an accurate quotation, so you’ll know exactly what to expect.

“We offer the uplift and disposal of old flooring as well as move furniture around to ensure your fitting goes as smoothly as possible with the least disruption.

“Our aim is to make it as personal a service for each customer as possible.”