Business Details
44 Years
experience
Trusted Carpet and Flooring Services in West Kirby
Established in 1982, Simon Barnes Carpets has built a reputation as a trusted family-run business serving West Kirby and the Wirral Peninsula. Our commitment to quality and service remains unwavering, with over four decades of combined experience in supplying and installing premium flooring solutions. We pride ourselves on maintaining traditional values while embracing modern industry advancements, offering a comprehensive range of carpets, luxury vinyl tiles, laminates, and wood flooring. Our expert team ensures every project, whether domestic or commercial, receives meticulous attention to detail from initial consultation to final installation. With a purpose-built industrial unit, we guarantee precise cutting and preparation to minimise disruption during installation.Our long-standing partnerships with leading manufacturers ensure access to top-tier products, including Amtico, Karndean, and Ulster Carpets. We uphold rigorous quality control by inspecting all materials upon delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction before installation. Our showroom in West Kirby provides a welcoming environment for clients to explore our extensive product range and receive tailored advice. As active members of industry governing bodies like The Carpet Foundation and FSB, we stay at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. The business continues under the leadership of James and Dominic Barnes, who uphold their father Simon's legacy of excellence established over 47 years in the trade.
Services
Carpets
Amtico Flooring
Karndean Flooring
Woods and Laminates
Vinyl Flooring
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined experience in the flooring industry
- Our family-run business maintains traditional values with modern techniques
- We provide expert installation and aftercare services for all flooring types
- Our showroom features premium brands like Amtico, Karndean and Ulster Carpets
- We inspect all materials for quality and size before customer installations
Associations and certifications
- The Carpet Foundation
- Trading Standards Institute (TSI)
- Consumer Codes Approval Scheme
- National Institute Of Carpet & Floorlayers
- FSB (Federation of Small Businesses)
Services
Carpets
We supply and install premium carpets from leading manufacturers including Ulster Carpets. Our service includes showroom consultation, precise measurement, expert cutting in our industrial unit, and professional installation with minimal disruption. We offer various pile types, wool-nylon blends, and woven options while maintaining strict quality control through material inspection before installation.
Amtico Flooring
As long-standing Amtico partners, we provide luxury vinyl tile solutions replicating wood and stone textures. Our showroom displays Amtico's Spacia, Form, and Signature ranges with expert guidance on laying patterns and design options. We ensure proper subfloor preparation and precise installation techniques for durable, slip-resistant flooring suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, and commercial spaces.
Karndean Flooring
We offer Karndean's premium luxury vinyl tiles including Knight Tile, Van Gogh, and Art Select ranges. Our specialists help clients choose from wood, stone, and abstract designs with bespoke laying patterns. We provide full installation service ensuring proper subfloor preparation and precise fitting of these durable, low-maintenance flooring solutions designed for both residential and commercial applications.
Woods and Laminates
Our real wood and laminate flooring options combine elegance with durability. We supply and install high-quality oak, walnut, and contemporary laminate designs with matching trims. Our specialist fitters ensure proper acclimatisation and precise installation techniques to create warm, scratch-resistant floors that withstand daily use while maintaining natural aesthetics.
Vinyl Flooring
We provide domestic and commercial vinyl flooring solutions with R10 slip resistance and long-term guarantees. Our showroom displays various wood, tile, and stone effect designs suitable for high-moisture areas. Our team prepares subfloors and installs cut-to-measure vinyl, ensuring waterproof, low-maintenance flooring that combines style with practicality for kitchens, bathrooms, and commercial premises.
People
Simon Barnes
Founder
Founded the business in 1982 after extensive industry experience. Retired in 2021 after 47 years in the trade, establishing the company's reputation for quality and service.
Dawn Barnes
Co-founder
Supported Simon from the business's inception, contributing to its growth and success. Retired in 2024 after decades of dedicated service to the family enterprise.
James Barnes
Director
Co-leads the business with Dominic, maintaining traditional values while embracing modern techniques. Ensures continuity of quality service across all flooring operations and customer interactions.
Dominic Barnes
Director
Co-leads the business alongside James, focusing on operational excellence and client satisfaction. Combines inherited expertise with contemporary approaches to flooring solutions and installation methods.
Questions
What areas do you cover for flooring services?
We serve Wirral, West Kirby, Hoylake, Meols, Bebington, Wallasey, Ellesmere Port, Bromborough, Birkenhead, Thornton Hough, Heswall, Greasby, Thurstaston, Leasowe, Liverpool, and Merseyside.
What flooring types are available in your showroom?
Our showroom displays carpets, Amtico Flooring, Karndean Flooring, Woods & Laminates, and Vinyl Flooring with expert guidance for residential and commercial applications.
Are your installers qualified professionals?
Yes, we employ expert in-house fitters with decades of combined experience, ensuring precise installation for all flooring types using industry best practices.
How do you ensure product quality before installation?
Every flooring item is inspected for size and quality in our industrial unit upon delivery to guarantee customer satisfaction before any installation begins.
What aftercare services do you provide?
We offer comprehensive aftercare advice for maintaining luxury vinyl tiles, laminates, and other floor coverings to preserve their appearance and longevity.
How long has your business been operating?
Simon Barnes & Sons Carpets and Flooring has been serving customers since 1982, with over four decades of combined experience in the flooring industry.
Reviews (2)
Stephen Cryer
Nov 27, 2024
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We have had many carpets and laminate floors supplied by Simon Barnes & Sons Carpets and Flooring. They have never disappointed. Great service and a great price. Speedy delivery and quality fitters.
Cant ask for more. Thanks you James and Dom and the rest of the team.
Cant ask for more. Thanks you James and Dom and the rest of the team.
Andrew L.
May 03, 2024
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I recently had the pleasure of dealing with Simon Barnes & Sons, they truly exceeded all of my expectations. From the moment I walked in the door, I was greeted with a warm smile and genuine interest in helping me find the perfect carpet for my home. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and guided me through the selection process with ease. Not only did they have a wide variety of options to choose from, but their installation team was top-notch.
They arrived on time, worked efficiently, and left my home looking better than they found it. The attention to detail and professionalism of their work was truly impressive.
Overall, I can't recommend them enough. Their excellent service and professionalism have made me a customer for life. If you're in need of new carpet, look no further than this outstanding company.
They arrived on time, worked efficiently, and left my home looking better than they found it. The attention to detail and professionalism of their work was truly impressive.
Overall, I can't recommend them enough. Their excellent service and professionalism have made me a customer for life. If you're in need of new carpet, look no further than this outstanding company.
