phoenix44 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Is any one on here a carpet repairer? or knows about carpet repairs, mainly with matching colours and cutting and posting new layers of carpets in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 We needed carpet repaired and looked in the phone book and just called a few. We choose the one who had been doing it the longest. We got a piece of carpet replaced about 30cm x 15cm. It cost $120, but we provided a mat to cut up. The guy who did it did a great job, it took about 1/2hr. He said the biggest issue with the replacements is colour matching in terms of the same amount of wear. Don't know if that's helpful or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Yeah I would just do a call around and see what people are going to charge, and also how experienced they sound a few popped up when I let my fingers do the walking before that are reputable names for carpet locally.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 the section is 4ft x 2ft I am actually worrying myself sick because i don't like ruining someone-else's property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 If you are responsible enough to worry and pay good money to have it repaired then you are probably better than most tenants people will find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I just want it fixed eh... at the moment i dont care what it costs. I just dont want the entire carpet replaced as its more hassle than its worth. Im insured and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 We felt terrible too - maybe if I tell you my stupid story, you'll feel a bit better! I had a candle lit and blew it out before I went to bed. Before the wax set, I picked it up to move it, and the wax spilt on the carpet. It was about a 5cm x 5cm square. We couldn't get the wax out with scrubbing or anything, so I got wax paper and the iron. Turns out the iron was too hot and I melted the plastic carpet - it's way bigger than the original bit I spilt and no amount of scrubbing would help! We had about 4 or 5 mats to choose the bit from, which was good. How old is the carpet in the place? If it's relatively new or popular, it should be easier to get replacement stuff. Definitely get a couple of people out to have a look at it. Did you just move the tank, or are you moving soon? How long before you move if you're moving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 is it ruined as in rotten? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I just moved the tank into the kitchen. yeah smidey. carpet is rotten and has black mould and holes in it in places. it definitely needs to be cut out and replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Have you told the landlord? It's possible their insurance covers it. We didn't tell ours, once we got it fixed, I just cleaned the whole area with carpet cleaner and kind of roughed up the edges and you can't see it any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Yeah I told her. she came over to see it today. she has home-owners insurance, but then the insurance company will recover the costs from me. Ill call my insurance company tomorrow, but if the cost of repair is lower than the excess ill jsut get it fixed. At the moment im just hoping it can get fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Sounds silly, but you've tried steam cleaning? I bet it won't get it all out, but it could help so the piece that needs to be replaced is smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie841 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Sounds silly, but you've tried steam cleaning? I bet it won't get it all out, but it could help so the piece that needs to be replaced is smaller. It is rotten so the whole lot needs to be replaced. I would get a quote and then get your insurance to cover it. If you are with AA they will pay to get it fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Im with vero. National Bank staff package. ill go in tomorrow and call up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 on the flip side this points out the benefits of the feet of a stand. i would say the biggest problem you'll have is matching the colour, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 How did it happen? Did you try to dry it? How long was it wet for? Is the bottom completely enclosed? I'm starting to freak out now because I'm moving my 5' tank in a week or so and we've had a couple of floods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 water dripped down the rear wall off the tank from where the background was and soaked the stand and carpet. I don't know how long it was like that for, but I only noticed when i saw the stand splitting from the sides. I ran a dehumidifier and its totally dry now. The bottom was completely enclosed. Worst design ever. Nice looking stand, terrible design, wrong material. like making baby toys out of gunpowder and glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I'm hoping to move one of my tanks soon...I expect it to be a bit nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Did your landlord say she had any spare pieces of the carpet? Normally carpet layers can patch it in without it being able to be noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 yeah, she is going to have a look. I have a walk in wardrobe, so worst case scenario ill ask if i can get a piece of carpet from there, and replace the piece in the wardrobe with a good match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I'm hoping to move one of my tanks soon...I expect it to be a bit nasty. Yes, when I get around to moving my 5ft (about 18 months time) I hate to think what the carpet will look like :oops: Have had at least 8 spills - some pretty large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Yes, when I get around to moving my 5ft (about 18 months time) I hate to think what the carpet will look like :oops: Have had at least 8 spills - some pretty large. just see how it is when you do eventually move them, money fixes most things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Have to agree, Everything can be fixed at a PRICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 what great news! It should be $250 or under to repair perfectly. They will replace an entire section and take it to the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie841 Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 That sounds good (or as good as a bill can) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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