Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Flooring Contractors in Barnstaple
Colin Essery Carpets has been serving North Devon since 1988, establishing itself as a trusted family-run business specialising in carpets, vinyls, and luxury vinyl tiles. With over three decades of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality flooring solutions tailored to residential and commercial needs. Our team brings expertise in sourcing from leading manufacturers like Cormar, Westex, and Penthouse, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal. We prioritise customer satisfaction through free home visits, professional installation, and a commitment to treating every property with care. Our services extend across Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe, and surrounding areas, supported by a reputation built on repeat business and recommendations.We combine competitive pricing with meticulous attention to detail, offering services such as floor preparation, underlay installation, and door cutting. Our partnerships with industry-leading suppliers ensure access to a vast range of materials, from traditional carpets to contemporary LVT. We remain dedicated to innovation, providing practical solutions like artificial grass and safety flooring for diverse environments. Our focus on transparency, reliability, and local market knowledge ensures a seamless experience from selection to completion.
Services
Carpets
Vinyls
LVT Installation
Underlay Supply
Floor Preparation
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in flooring solutions.
- Our family-run business prioritises personal, customer-focused service.
- We offer free home visits for tailored flooring advice.
- We partner with leading manufacturers like Cormar and Westex.
- We cover all of North Devon, including Barnstaple and Bideford.
What people say
Friendly service
Professional installation
Great value
Wide product range
Repeat customers
Services
Carpets
We supply and install a wide range of carpets, from traditional wool twists to modern velvets. Our options cater to diverse tastes and budgets, including durable 80/20 wool blends and 100% wool varieties. Partnering with manufacturers like Cormar and Westex ensures premium quality and timeless elegance.
Vinyls
Our vinyl flooring solutions combine practicality with style, offering hygienic and slip-resistant options for kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas. We provide expert advice on ceramic-effect, wood-effect, and stone finishes from brands like Polyflor and Altro, ensuring suitability for homes with pets or allergies.
LVT Installation
We specialise in LVT that mimics natural wood or stone, offering durability and low maintenance. Brands like Karndean and Amtico provide versatile designs suitable for residential and commercial spaces. Our installation ensures seamless finishes with options for grout or marquetry detailing.
Underlay Supply
We supply high-quality underlay to enhance carpet longevity, acoustic performance, and insulation. Proper underlay selection is advised during consultations to optimise comfort and value, ensuring floors remain resilient and energy-efficient over time.
Floor Preparation
Our services include floor preparation such as screeding, stripping old materials, and abrading residues. This ensures optimal conditions for new installations, guaranteeing durability and a flawless finish for carpets, vinyls, or LVT.
Questions
Do you offer free home visits for flooring consultations?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation home visits to help you choose the right flooring for your space.
What areas do you cover?
We serve all of North Devon, including Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe, and Exmoor.
Can you install flooring in commercial properties?
Yes, we supply and fit flooring for commercial spaces, including safety vinyls and durable carpets.
What brands do you work with?
We partner with leading manufacturers like Cormar, Westex, Karndean, and Polyflor for quality assurance.
Do you handle floor preparation and disposal?
Yes, we offer floor preparation, old flooring removal, and disposal as part of our service.
Reviews (3)
Kirstymaryann Marlow
Apr 03, 2018
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Colin and his son Mathew came to do my new build house carpets today and I am very pleased with the job. It was left clean neat and tidy. It was better than I expected. I could not praise them enough. I would definitely recommend them.
Julie Jackson
Aug 22, 2017
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Colin and Matthew did such a wonderful job of our carpets and flooring. They look absolutley perfect and have transformed our home. Everything left neat and tidy and carried out in a professional but friendly manner. Highly recommend their services.
Sharon Gleeson
Apr 03, 2017
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Just had our holiday cottage carpeted and floored. Looks fantastic and what great service. Thank you so much. See you in a few months when we start on the house!
