Stair carpet grip fitting in Exeter
Professional stair carpet grip fitting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional stair carpet grip fitting - restretching loose carpet and replacing worn gripper strips. Safe, secure stairs that don't slip underfoot.
Stop the Slip
Loose stair carpet is dangerous - feet slide, edges lift, trips happen. Especially dangerous for children and elderly. A simple fix prevents serious falls.
💡 Pro tip: If carpet moves when you walk on it, or you can lift the edges, it needs attention before someone falls.
Why This Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Left Loose |
|---|---|
| Carpet stays put | Slides underfoot |
| Edges secure | Lifts and catches |
| Safe climbing | Trip hazard |
| Looks neat | Baggy and worn |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Inspect | Grippers checked |
| Replace | Worn grippers fitted |
| Stretch | Carpet restretched |
| Secure | Everything fixed down |
📦 You're Left With
- Secure carpet
- No movement
- Safe stairs
- Professional finish
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Stair carpet grip fitting | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Long staircases may take longer.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Carpet slipping - Moves when walked on
✅ Edges lifting - Trip hazard
✅ After moving - Previous owner neglected
✅ Elderly/children - Extra safety important
Why Choose Us for Stair carpet grip fitting in Exeter?
Carpet secured
No slipping
Gripper replaced
Safe stairs
What to Expect
Step 1: Inspect
Existing grippers and carpet condition assessed.
Step 2: Replace
Worn gripper strips replaced where needed.
Step 3: Secure
Carpet restretched and fixed properly.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fixing yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Knee kicker (carpet stretcher)
- Hammer
- Gripper strips
- Carpet knife
📐 Proper fixing
- Pull back carpet edges
- Check gripper strip condition
- Replace any worn sections
- Restretch carpet using knee kicker
- Press onto grippers
- Tuck edges neatly
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not stretching enough
- Missing damaged grippers
- Poor edge tucking
- Using tape instead of grippers
💡 Pro trick: Work from bottom of stairs upward - gravity helps keep carpet in place as you progress.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Stair falls - stairs are the most common location for home falls. Loose carpet dramatically increases risk. This is a high-value safety fix.
Signs of trouble:
- Carpet moves underfoot
- Edges lift when walking
- Baggy appearance
- Visible wear on nose
- Separation from grippers
Also helpful:
- Stair nosing strips
- Non-slip stair treads
- Handrail checks
- Lighting improvements
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does stair carpet come loose?
Daily foot traffic stretches carpet over time. Gripper strips wear out, underlay compresses. Eventually the carpet moves underfoot and becomes a trip hazard.
What do you actually do?
Restretch the carpet properly, replace worn gripper strips if needed, and secure everything so the carpet doesn't move. Simple but effective safety fix.
Is this just for fitted carpet?
Yes - this is for fitted carpet on stairs. For loose runners or rugs on stairs, we can fit anti-slip pads or tape instead.
How often does this need doing?
Quality carpet on good grippers can last years. If it's slipping now, we'll fix it properly so it shouldn't need doing again soon.
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