Chair mat placement in Newton Abbot
Looking for professional chair mat placement help in Newton Abbot? Hembury Contracting provides reliable office services across Newton Abbot and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-30 mins
Location
Newton Abbot
Office chair mat positioned and flattened properly to protect your flooring and create a smooth rolling surface. No more carpet dents or stuck wheels.
### Protect Your Floor While You Work
Rolling an office chair directly on carpet wears it out fast. On hard floors, wheels make noise and can scratch. **A chair mat solves both problems - but only if it's positioned right and lies flat**. Curled-up mat corners are a trip hazard waiting to happen.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** The mat should extend beyond your natural rolling area. Aim for at least 30cm past your furthest reach in any direction - you don't want to be half on, half off the mat.
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### Getting It Right
| ✅ Positioned Properly | ❌ Common Problems | |-----------------------|-------------------| | Covers full rolling area | Too small, wheels go off edge | | Lies completely flat | Curled corners, trip hazard | | Oriented correctly (lip under desk) | Backwards or sideways | | Doesn't slide around | Moves every time you sit down |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Unpack** | Remove protective films and packaging | | **Position** | Place mat to cover full working area | | **Flatten** | Deal with any curling or warping | | **Secure** | Add grippers if needed to stop sliding |
**📦 You're Left With** - Mat covering your full rolling area - Lying completely flat, no trip hazards - Chair rolling smoothly - Floor protected from wheel damage
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### Pricing Guide
| Mat Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |---------|----------------|------------| | Standard single-piece mat | 15-30 mins | **£60** | | Large or shaped mat | 30-45 mins | **£60** | | Multi-piece modular mat | 45 mins-1 hr | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Includes unpacking, positioning, and basic flattening.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **New home office** - protect floors from day one
✅ **Chair wheels sticking** - carpets or rugs making rolling difficult
✅ **Carpet wear** - dents from chair wheels getting worse
✅ **Hard floors** - scratches or noise from chair movement
Why Choose Us for Chair mat placement in Newton Abbot?
Positioned for full desk coverage
Smooth rolling surface created
Floor protection in place
Properly aligned and flat
What to Expect
### Step 1: Unpack & Check I remove all packaging and protective films (you'd be surprised how many people leave the plastic on). Check the mat for damage. ### Step 2: Position Correctly Place the mat to cover your full rolling area. If it has a lip for under the desk, that goes in the right place. Oriented for your specific setup. ### Step 3: Flatten & Secure Deal with any curling from packaging. Add gripper pads if the mat slides. Make sure it's completely flat with no trip hazards.
Our Newton Abbot Service Coverage
We cover Newton Abbot and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Newton Abbot or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Setting up a full office?** Mat placement makes sense as part of a complete setup - after desk assembly, before cable management. Everything flows better done in the right order. **Carpet vs hard floor mats:** These are different products. Carpet mats have cleats/spikes underneath to grip. Hard floor mats are smooth both sides. Using the wrong type won't work properly. **Shaped mats:** Some mats are T-shaped or L-shaped to match desk configurations. These need more careful positioning but give better coverage for complex setups.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chair mat placement in Newton Abbot
Isn't placing a chair mat just... putting it on the floor?
Pretty much, but positioning matters more than you'd think. It needs to cover your full rolling area, be oriented correctly (lip under the desk if it has one), and lie completely flat. I also trim the protective plastic edging if needed and make sure it's not creating a trip hazard.
Do I need to buy the mat myself?
Yes - you buy the mat based on your floor type (carpet vs hard floor) and desk size. I position it properly and sort out any issues. If you want advice on what size to get, I'm happy to help.
My mat keeps sliding around on the hard floor - can you fix that?
Yes - usually needs proper gripper pads or adhesive backing. Some mats come with them, some don't. I can advise what you need and fit them if required. A sliding mat defeats the whole purpose.
The mat won't lie flat and has a curve from packaging - can you help?
That's common with rolled mats. Sometimes they need warming (sunlight or gentle heat) to relax, or weights on the corners for a day. I can show you how to get it flat, or come back to position it once it's settled if needed.
Do you assemble those mats that come in multiple pieces?
Yes - some mats are modular tiles that click together. I'll assemble them in the right configuration for your desk and chair setup. Takes a bit longer than a single-piece mat but the principle's the same.
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