James Harper

Founder @The Flooring Contractors

The Flooring Contractors | Successfully Built & Retired to Refocus on Online GrowthThe Flooring Contractors was established as a strategic expansion of Walton Flooring Centre, designed to meet the growing demand for commercial flooring solutions. Recognizing the challenges in the retail sector, we shifted our focus to new build developments, bringing the same quality, service, and pricing advantages that had made Walton Flooring Centre a success.Over the years, we built a strong reputation in the commercial flooring industry, partnering with SME developers and blue-chip clients across the UK. Our commitment to efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and seamless project execution made us a trusted supplier in new home and apartment developments. Developers consistently praised our ability to streamline flooring installations while keeping projects on budget—a rare combination in the sector.However, as of January 2025, The Flooring Contractors was officially closed. This decision was not a step back, but a strategic move to refocus quality resources toward our core vision: making Carpet Warehouse the leading online brand for floor coverings in the UK. With the rapid evolution of e-commerce and consumer demand shifting online, we saw the opportunity to scale Carpet Warehouse into a market leader, and that’s where our expertise and efforts are now fully committed.The Flooring Contractors leaves behind a legacy of excellence in commercial flooring, and we carry that same relentless focus on quality, service, and innovation into our next chapter with Carpet Warehouse. The future is online, and we’re ready to lead it.