Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Flooring Specialists in Southend
Established in 1966, Gainsborough Carpets has built a reputation as a trusted family-run flooring specialist serving Essex and surrounding areas. Our expertise spans carpets, wood flooring, and vinyl solutions, supported by a platinum Karndean retailer status and dedicated showroom. As leading members of Greendale Carpets and Flooring, we combine the benefits of a large buying group with independent service delivery. Our three locations in Leigh-on-Sea, Rayleigh, and Southend ensure accessibility for customers seeking quality products and professional installation. With over five decades of experience, we maintain a commitment to first-class customer service and comprehensive flooring solutions.Our expert fitters provide precise measurements and installations, ensuring satisfaction across residential projects. The business continues to evolve while preserving its core values of quality, expertise, and customer-centric service. Our extensive selection caters to diverse home requirements, from traditional carpets to modern hard flooring options. Regular consultations and no-obligation quotations demonstrate our transparent approach to customer engagement. This enduring local presence reflects our dedication to maintaining industry standards and adapting to changing customer needs.
Services
Carpets
Hard Flooring
Vinyl
Wood Flooring
Karndean Showroom
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- Established in 1966 with decades of flooring expertise
- Platinum Karndean retailer with dedicated showroom
- Expert fitters providing professional installation services
- Extensive selection across three accessible Essex locations
- Member of Greendale Carpets buying group for competitive pricing
Services
Carpets
We offer an extensive selection of premium carpets suitable for various residential settings. Our range includes traditional woven carpets and modern synthetic options, all available with expert fitting services. Customers benefit from our decades of experience in matching carpet specifications to individual home requirements.
Hard Flooring
Our hard flooring solutions encompass wood, laminate, and vinyl options for contemporary homes. The dedicated Karndean showroom displays premium quality products with expert guidance available. Professional installation ensures precise fitting and long-lasting results for both residential and commercial spaces.
Vinyl Flooring
Modern vinyl flooring options provide durable, water-resistant solutions for kitchens, bathrooms, and high-traffic areas. We showcase leading brands with varied designs that mimic natural materials. Expert fitters ensure seamless installation and perfect adaptation to room specifications.
Karndean Showroom
As platinum Karndean retailers, we maintain a dedicated showroom displaying their premium flooring collection. This partnership ensures access to exclusive product ranges and technical expertise. Customers receive specialist advice on Karndean's innovative flooring solutions and installation requirements.
Professional Installation
Our expert fitters provide precise measurement and installation for all flooring types. The process includes initial consultation, accurate area assessment, and no-obligation quotations. We guarantee high-standard workmanship across carpets, wood, and vinyl flooring applications.
Questions
What flooring options do you offer?
We provide carpets, wood flooring, vinyl, and laminate solutions with a dedicated Karndean showroom for premium options.
Do you offer installation services?
Yes, our expert fitters provide professional installation for all flooring types purchased through our stores.
Where are your showrooms located?
We have three locations in Leigh-on-Sea, Rayleigh, and Southend-On-Sea across Essex.
How can I get a quote?
Visit any store for a free consultation where we'll measure your space and provide a no-obligation quotation.
Are you part of any buying groups?
We're leading members of Greendale Carpets and Flooring, the UK's largest independent buying group.
What are your opening hours?
Most stores open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, with some variations between locations.
Reviews (5)
Kevin Wilson
Jul 24, 2020
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Really wide range of carpets and flooring, some beautiful rugs. It's now our first stop for floor coverings as we are renovating the house
Stu
Sep 05, 2018
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Excellent service and carpets. Staff knowledgeable. There was a problem that was swiftly resolved, without complaint so very happy and would re-use and recommend.
Dobber
Nov 02, 2017
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Had a karndean floor fitted years ago by Tim and co. So impressed with the result and service that went back to Gainsborough to have rest of the house fitted out. As expected another great service, thorough and attention to detail second to none. Always tidied up at end of each day and went out of their way to work around our busy household.
James Roffey
Oct 24, 2017
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Thank you Gainsborough carpets, we cannot fault the service which was exemplary from start to finish Adam in the shop was friendly and professional and the fitters who carried out the work were amazing, the attention to detail and quality of the finished job was first class from Brad so nice to see people that deliver what they say they will, so often let down by the trades in the past, but not this time, so happy with the finished job and it looks amazing
Vicky Kelly
Nov 26, 2016
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Carpet and vinyl ordered and fitted. Great job done, reasonable pricing and you can pay by interest free credit - no brainer! Plus the staff are all really lovely and helpful and you can browse the showroom to find what you are looking for.
