From Apprentice to Expert – 28 Years in the Carpet Trade
Back where it all began – Balham, South London.

Today was a special one.

I found myself back in Balham, South London — the place where it all started for me 28 years ago, when I began my apprenticeship in the flooring trade. The business was called RG Flooring back then, and it’s now known as Balham Flooring Studio.

Walking through the doors brought it all back. The smells, the tools, the sound of the guys working. And then I saw Adam — someone I knew from way back when, now running the show.

We had a proper catch-up, shared a few laughs, and talked about how things have changed (and in some ways, haven’t changed at all). And here’s the exciting bit — we’re now looking at working in partnership, bringing together our experience and skills to offer even more for customers across London.

28 Years of Doing Things Properly

I started out fitting carpets the old-school way — learning the craft from the ground up. No short cuts, no bodge jobs. Just hard graft, proper technique, and a real respect for the trade.

That foundation has shaped everything I do now with The Carpet Repair Guys.

We’re not a franchise. We’re not a faceless national chain. We’re a team of skilled carpet specialists with decades of experience — and we treat every job like it matters, because it does.

Why Does This Matter?

Because when you book us, you’re not getting someone who watched a few videos and decided to “give carpet repairs a go.” You’re getting a business built on nearly three decades of real experience, with the tools, training and mindset to do things properly.

From Balham to Bexley, Maidstone to Margate, we’re proud of where we’ve come from — and even more excited about where we’re going.

So here’s to full circles, old friends, and new beginnings.
And if your carpet’s in trouble — you know who to call.

📍 Covering Kent, London & Essex
🛠️ 28 years in the trade
🌐 www.thecarpetrepairguys.co.uk
💬 We’re the emergency service for your carpet.

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s save your carpet – why replace when we can repair!

The Carpet Repair Guys

Carpet Repair FAQS

The cost to repair a damaged carpet can vary depending on how severe the damage is and the style of repair that is required.
Typically the average carpet repair costs  £180 +VAT which is significantly cheaper than replacing the carpet entirely. If you would like to discuss your carpet repair needs or get a quote for us to repair your carpet then do get in touch.

Here At The Carpet Repair Guys, we specialise in repairing damaged carpets of all types as accidents and natural wear occur. We are specialists in repairing burnt carpets, torn carpets, frayed and stained carpets and have an 100% satisfaction guarantee on our service. Take a look here at some of the carpets we have saved.
If you are looking for a general carpet clean, as opposed to a specific stain, then do contact our Sister company Impulse Cleaning.

We have a range of cleaning materials and tools designed to repair a carpet. Depending on whether your carpet is burnt, torn, stained or damaged in another way, will depend on the method and products we use. If you have any concerns about allergies, pets or similar entering your home environment, do let us know and we will take every step to protect your family.

The time taken to repair a damaged carpet can vary depending on how severe the damage is and the style of carpet repair that is required. Our team work efficiently to complete carpet repairs in a timely manner. Trust that the carpet repair process uses a combination of techniques and skills that are needed for the perfect finish. Give us a call if you need us to repair a carpet today.

The different techniques we use to repair carpets for customers across Kent require an assortment of tools. From a trusty Stanley knife, to specialist scissors, trimmers and rollers, everything we need to repair the carpet will arrive with us on the van so trust in the process and let us deliver the results.

Certainly – If you require a professional deep clean alongside a carpet repair then just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate both services within one visit.

When it comes to carpet stain removal, we perform a series of pre-assessment steps which help us identify the extent of the stain itself so If you aren’t sure how a stain appears it isn’t an issue.
The range of chemicals we use are designed to target the root of the stain, not just mask a smell so we are confident that we can remove both the stain and any unpleasant smells associated with it.

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