Flooring can be expensive to buy and just as expensive to have fitted by an expert so it is always best to shop around before making your choice. Don't be afraid to ask for advice about the best type of flooring.

Choosing the right floor is as much down to your lifestyle as personal tastes, white carpets take a lot more work to keep clean when you have children or pets, or are likely to come home dripping pond weed after fishing. Bear in mind the maintenance that comes with your flooring.

Don't be put off by the thought of the potential cost without at least getting a few free quotes. You never know, a beautiful thick carpet or luxuriant hardwood floor may not be as much as you think.

Check out our articles on selecting flooring styles and our local flooring services guides for suppliers and fitters of carpet hardwood, laminate and stone floors.