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It's not just the right, but the only option.
If your builder was happy to leave the carpet down, fire them.
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It did seem very strange that the guy seemed to be happy to build on top of the existing carpet, but I’m pretty sure I must have just not been completely clear what I was asking at the time. He comes very highly recommended and had a 6 month waiting list so I’m sure it’s my confusion. So long as I know that there is a right way of doing it and can insist on it if it comes down to it, it takes a weight off my mind - thanks for confirming!
J0nathan
I am getting some built in furniture. A large wardrobe/cupboards/shelving across a wall in a carpeted room.
I’m guessing the right thing to do would be to pull back the carpet and build it down to the floorboards. Then install grip strips along the front of the wardrobe, cut away excess and refit the carpet?
I may just get the room re-carpeted at the same time if I can/should.