Building - Carpet experts

Introduction

Carpeting involves design, manufacture, installation, repair, maintenance, removal and disposal of carpets within a building structure. A carpet planner is the person who measures, designs and decides the methods of how the carpet will be laid. A carpet layer is then brought in and is responsible for laying or installing the carpet.

Experts in carpet are experienced and knowledgeable in performing activities such as:

• Accurately measuring carpeting areas
  
• Performing cost analysis of carpeting materials for customers
  
• Using and maintaining of carpet installation tools
  
• Supervising carpet installation or maintenance work
  

At the bottom of this profile are brief details of a number of the experts that Expert Experts represents. Call our office to discuss your requirements and to obtain a recommendation that suits your needs and budget.

Expertise in Action

Carpet expert witnesses may be required in a wide range of cases, since carpets are commonly found in many buildings. They may be required to provide opinion in cases regarding:

• Interior design disputes
  
• Property damage
  
• Construction disputes
  
• Carpet inspection
  
• Floor covering problems
  
• Injury while laying carpet

Sample Reports

For some fields of expertise we have some sample sections of de-identified reports. Please contact our office if you are interested in a sample.

Cost

The overall cost of expert opinion depends on the services required. Some of the key factors that affect the cost of advice include:

• The need for a view or inspection of a location
• The quantity of documentary material to be reviewed
• Whether there are reports of other experts to be reviewed and commented on in detail
• Whether there is a need for conferences with the expert either in person or by telephone/Skype

Relevant Articles Slipping and tripping: fall injuries in adults associated with rugs and carpets

Fall injuries associated with rugs and carpets are common and may cause potentially severe injuries. Older adults, their caregivers, and emergency and primary care physicians should be aware of the significant risk for fall injuries and of environmental modifications that may reduce that risk.

Relevant Cases McAllister v The Proprietors of Strata Plan 8092 Matter No Ca 40795/96 [1998] NSWSC 452

The appellant was severely injured when she slipped and fell down a carpeted stairway near the front door to her upper storey home unit.

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