Old Carpet Uplift & Removal

Yes, most carpet fitters charge for removing old carpet because it involves labour, time, lifting, bagging and disposal fees.
At Urmston Carpets, we offer clear pricing and optional services depending on how much assistance you need.

You can dispose of old carpet by:

• Using our professional uplift & removal service

• Taking it to your local recycling or waste centre

• Booking a bulky waste collection with your local authority

Most councils no longer take carpets in general bins, so professional disposal is often the easiest option.

It’s not recommended.
Carpet needs to be stretched and fitted properly, which requires an empty room.
Fitters cannot achieve a professional finish if furniture is left in place.

Our Diamond Service includes moving furniture for you.

Yes — for the best possible installation, the room should be completely empty.
Heavy furniture can block stretching and cause fitting issues.

If you cannot empty the room yourself, we can help.

Fitters can move some items, but working around furniture leads to:

• A poorer-quality finish

• Reduced carpet lifespan

• Visible bumps or ripples

• Potential damage to furniture

This is why most professional carpet fitters insist on an empty room.
Our Diamond Service makes this simple by handling the heavy lifting for you.

Here’s the ideal preparation checklist:

• Remove personal belongings from the room

• Clear smaller/light furniture

• Unplug electronics

• Ensure pets and children are kept away

• Make space for fitters to bring in tools and materials

If you cannot move furniture, simply choose our Diamond Service and we’ll take care of everything.

Most rooms can be uplifted and cleared in 20–40 minutes, depending on room size and furniture volume.
Larger or commercial spaces take longer.

Yes. We can remove underlay, grippers, door bars and any other old flooring materials if needed.

Yes — but glued-down carpet requires more labour and specialist tools.
We can handle this as part of our uplift service.

Yes, disposal is included in our uplift & removal service.
We responsibly dispose of all carpet and underlay on your behalf.

Absolutely. We regularly uplift and remove flooring for rental turnovers, empty properties and refurbishments.

Where possible, yes. Availability depends on fitter schedules, but we will always do our best to accommodate urgent jobs.