Business Details
42 Years
experience
Expert Carpet and Flooring Solutions
Acorn Carpets is a family-run business established in 1984, serving London, Essex, and Hertfordshire with premium flooring solutions. Our 40+ years of industry expertise combine with a fully mobile service that brings showroom-quality options directly to clients' homes and commercial properties. All floorlayers are FITA-trained professionals with decades of hands-on experience, ensuring precise installations for carpets, wood, laminate, vinyl, and LVT flooring. By operating from a private warehouse rather than traditional showrooms, we eliminate overhead costs to offer competitive pricing without compromising on manufacturer warranties or product quality. Our extensive sample collection surpasses typical retail offerings, allowing clients to make informed decisions in their own environment.With a proven track record of commercial projects and residential installations, we maintain strong partnerships with leading manufacturers to guarantee access to the latest flooring innovations. Customer satisfaction remains our priority, evidenced by long-standing client relationships and repeat business across generations. Our operational history demonstrates consistent adaptation to market needs while preserving core values of quality, expertise, and personalized service. This combination of experience, technical proficiency, and cost efficiency positions us as trusted flooring specialists in the South East region.
Services
Carpets & Carpet Tiles
Laminate Flooring
Vinyl Flooring
LVT Flooring
Commercial Flooring
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in the flooring industry
- Our team consists of FITA-trained floorlayers with decades of expertise
- We guarantee competitive pricing through our showroom-free business model
- We offer personalized consultations with thousands of samples available
- We maintain full manufacturer warranties on all products
Associations and certifications
- FITA
- NICF
What people say
Exceptional customer service
Quality and value
Prompt professional service
Skilled fitters
Personalised advice
Services
Carpets & Carpet Tiles
We provide premium carpet and carpet tile solutions for residential and commercial properties. Our range includes 80/20 wool twists, 100% wool textured loop piles, and stain-resistant options. All installations use FITA-trained professionals with decades of experience, ensuring precise fitting and long-lasting results while maintaining manufacturer warranties.
Laminate Flooring
Durable laminate flooring options mimic natural wood textures while offering enhanced scratch and water resistance. Ideal for high-traffic areas, our products combine aesthetic appeal with practicality. Professional installation ensures seamless transitions and optimal longevity across domestic and commercial spaces.
Vinyl Flooring
Contemporary vinyl solutions replicate wood and stone effects with waterproof durability. Particularly suitable for kitchens and bathrooms, our vinyl range offers easy maintenance and diverse design options. Expert fitting guarantees watertight seams and perfect alignment with existing decor.
LVT Flooring
High-end LVT options including Amtico and Karndean products provide versatile design possibilities. With herringbone patterns, custom borders, and underfloor heating compatibility, these water-resistant tiles suit all areas. Professional installation ensures precise cuts and seamless visual continuity.
Commercial Flooring
Comprehensive commercial flooring services cover specification, site surveys, and installation for educational institutions, offices, and retail spaces. Our 40+ years' experience handling large projects combines with accounts with major manufacturers to deliver durable, cost-effective solutions tailored to business requirements.
People
Peter Whiddon
Founder
Co-founded the business in 1984 and established its reputation for quality. Transitioned operations from traditional showrooms to mobile service model in 2013, maintaining industry leadership through strategic innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Janet Whiddon
Co-founder
Joint founder instrumental in developing the company's customer-centric approach. Played key role in expanding operations to four showrooms before transitioning to warehouse-based model, ensuring continued focus on personalized service and product quality.
Marc Whiddon
Director
Joined the business in 2005 and now oversees daily operations. Provides expert consultations and measurements, combining technical knowledge with customer-focused service. Maintains the company's commitment to quality through rigorous installer training and manufacturer partnerships.
Philip Whiddon
Operations Manager
Joined in 2007 and manages logistics and installations. Ensures efficient project delivery while maintaining high standards of workmanship. Coordinates with manufacturers and oversees the team of experienced fitters to guarantee timely, professional service.
Questions
What types of flooring do you supply and install?
We offer carpets, wood flooring, laminate, vinyl, and LVT options including premium brands like Amtico and Karndean for both residential and commercial properties.
How does your home selection service work?
We bring thousands of samples directly to your home or business, providing on-site consultations, measurements, and immediate quotations at no additional cost.
Are your installers qualified professionals?
All our floorlayers are FITA-trained with decades of combined experience, ensuring precise installations that maintain manufacturer warranties and meet industry standards.
Do you offer commercial flooring services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive commercial flooring solutions including specification, site surveys, and installations for educational institutions, offices, and retail spaces across the South East.
How do your prices compare to traditional retailers?
By operating from a warehouse rather than showrooms, we offer competitive pricing up to 40% lower than traditional retailers while maintaining identical product quality and warranties.
What areas do you cover?
We serve London, Essex, and Hertfordshire including Chingford, Bishops Stortford, Woodford, Walthamstow, and surrounding areas with both residential and commercial services.
Reviews (1)
Qype User Phanto
Oct 02, 2008
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This is a really good place to get your floor covering, old fashioned service, but modern carpets, laminates and vinyls by the hundreds. Also a good place to get offcuts and remnants for smaller projects. They sell from the cheapest to the finest, and provide a fitting service which is very reasonable, and the man who fitted mine even took away the scraps and hoovered up!!!!
(I had to give him back though!)
(I had to give him back though!)
