If you just want to hire then continue reading. If you want to purchase new, then e-mail me direct, page down for this.
- For the Hirage of 7 essential tools needed for carpet laying $80.
- Large carpet stretcher $80 all for a 5 working day hire. The new carpet stretchers are also for sale.
Courier costs are additional to the above. Please contact us with your address for a Courier quote. There are no hirage costs for days in transit.
The 7 essential tools include: (1) Kneekicker (2) Carpet heat bond iron (3) Spiked carpet seam roller (4) Carpet chisel tucking tool (5) Rubber head hammer (6) Carpet scissors (7) Carpet cutter
The 7 tools are couriered in a simple box and wrap, easy to package and return. The stretcher is in a simple strong light wrap.
I encourage and inspire all first time DIY carpet layers with two pages of handy hints and info that help to make your work successful.
An example, in my info I share a great DIY alternative - if you havn't got a carpet stretcher then use a 4x2 hinged in the middle, work it as a leverage system by pushing it down in the middle, one end on the opposite wall and the other on the knee kicker, works brilliantly.
All this plus much more in my instructions included with every hirage.
My future changed after I saw carpet being laid. My turn came when I had to re-carpet some rentals that I had, this forced the good kiwi DIY-er out of me so I purchased my own tools. This has now saved me heaps for the number of times that I have used them. So these tools are available for hire, as I'm not using them all the time.
All you need is a good sharp Stanley knife and some good Kiwi do-it yourself attitude. I'm happy to talk you through in your laying if you have any questions.
Or check our 'SELLERS OTHER LISTINGS' for the range of new carpet laying tools to purchase.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Business name | Alistair |
| Location | Cambridge, Waipa, Waikato |
| About | We're DIY Kiwi's - renowned for aptitude, inspiring others to do the same. |
| Services offered | For the hireage of 7 essential tools needed for carpet laying. |
| Areas serviced | Servicing both the North and South Island. |
| Availability | Bookings are essential - e-mail me to make sure that hirage space is available. |
Reviews
f********e (169 Tuesday, 7 April 2020Wow what an awesome service, even in the midst of LOCKDOWN. We managed to get the gear we desperately needed to make sure our home was warm for winter. Courier picked it up. I made contact through the HOUSE FOR SALE post, and emailed the whole deal. I talked to civil defence and they agreed the products were essential under the health and heating guidelines. Thankyou Alistair & Carolyn you guys are amazing and nothing was too much for you. Definitely recommend. Service exceptional.
Trader responded Tuesday, 7 April 2020Thanks heaps for your comments. We are all in this together at this difficult time and it was our pleasure to accomplish for you what was a real need for you. Keep well and keep safe.
o******m (99 Friday, 27 March 2020Really good and timely communication. Also quick to despatch the carpet stretching items. I found the Handy Hints that accompanied the order quite helpful and I'm sure contributed to a great outcome. If you are thinking of doing your own carpet work then give it a try. Its far cheaper than what I got quoted to do the work by a carpet repair company. Thanks again.
t**7 (331 Monday, 23 March 2020Alister is the type of person us DIY people need great tools and great advice should be more of them.
Trader responded Monday, 23 March 2020Hey, thanks so much for your review comments, so pleased it went well for you, it gives me a real buzz to know you are advantaged with the tools and info your've received. Till the next time - cheers
n*******9 (386 Thursday, 27 June 2019Excellent people to deal with. Alistair made sure tools arrived as needed. Will definitely hire these tools again for next project in future. Thanks heaps
m******n (1524 Thursday, 4 October 2018Fantastic people. Even met us half way with the tools. Tools so easy to use and we managed to lay our carpet easily using them. Thank you so much.
m*****s (905 Saturday, 9 June 2018Fantastic Service! Tools arrived very quickly when required and all was in order and easily set up to use. Instructions very clear and although we were amateurs we made a great job. Would encourage anyone wanting to lay their own carpet to use this service and have a go! Would certainly highly recommend this TradeMe Service to all!
g********7 (118 Friday, 6 April 2018I'm a 60 year old adopted kiwi, I hired a set of these tools from Alastair for a weekend to lay 2 carpets in 2 rooms, I used all the tools except the iron, there worked great, I was pleased with the job I achieved. I saved myself hundreds of dollars, and would recommend anybody can do this if I can.
w******8 (34 Wednesday, 14 February 2018Great resource to have been able to utilise with a very friendly and well organised service attached. I was prepared to hire the tool set for another 5 days so I could complete my initial plan but was given the time required at no extra cost. Now my parents have new carpet and significantly saved thousands on the cost of installation - bit of a no brainer. - thanks Alistair
Trader responded Thursday, 15 February 2018Many thanks for your review, great to have been a part of your success story, cheers and thanks.
n******y (70 Sunday, 11 June 2017AWESOME FAMILY TO DEAL WITH Thank you for taking the time to help me complete my job. As a first-timer it was so appreciated that you even gave me the extra time when it was least expected. Not only making my diy affordable I learnt new skills that I can also share with others. Thank you
s****o (343 Tuesday, 18 April 2017This is a couple that trade with honesty and integrity. They gave invaluable advice on 'how-to' that allowed us to complete our job to a high standard. This couple are a credit to Trademe and represent what makes Trademe such a great place. Highly recommended. Thank you and Happy Easter.
k**********7 (108 Friday, 2 December 2016Received the tools earlier than expected & was able to complete my project quicker, and am very proud of what I accomplished. Thanks to Alister for hiring out the carpet tools to DIYers, saved heaps on not having to get a carpet layer in. I highly recommend this service.
n****1 (24 Sunday, 20 November 2016Thank you Alistair, we did it! it looks great! your help and direction on using your carpet tools was a great help in getting a job done; something we thought we could never do. Prompt and super service as well! more people should give this a go.
4*****e (915 Friday, 26 August 2016thank you Alistair you allowed me the benefit of the dout and the confidence to do............
f**q (31 Tuesday, 14 June 2016Awesome dealing with Alistair he made sure the tools arrived when needed and continued to offer advice even calling me on a public holiday.the tools came in very handy and as a novice carpet layer they made the job achievable and of good quality.Highly recommend this service for anyone wanting to give carpet laying a try.Once again thanks Alistair A++
p*****t (305 Tuesday, 1 December 2015great to deal with ,went out of their way to make things easier for me,recomended!
h***********2 (101 Thursday, 23 July 2015BEST experience ever!! Alistair made it Smooth easy and prompt. I recieved the tools the very next day and he gave me helpful tips and kindly offered to help if we ha any other questions. Absolutely recommend very lovely to deal with Thank you so much for such a great service!
m******1 (630 Tuesday, 21 July 2015I had never laid carpet before. Alistair answered all my questions promptly as well as supplying instruction sheet and offering excellent practical advise that was easy to follow. Great service and the hire tools were fabulous and made laying the carpet so easy. I highly recommend to any DIY person wanting to give it a go. Many thanks, Mike.
m******m (477 Wednesday, 29 April 2015Hi Alistair, Many thanks for the hire and the advice! Carpet has come out great, and a step up from last time I tried. Will definatly be keen to have another go when it comes to do our lounge!
c*****5 (71 Monday, 9 March 2015Being a novice these tools made all the difference! The carpet in our new sleepout looks like it was professionally laid. Alistair was very helpful and easy to deal with.
z**********e (206 Thursday, 30 October 2014Excellent service, with helpful advice on how to fit carpet. I fitted two rooms with an adjoining corridor, and using these tools over a weekend and achieved a professional-looking result. The cutting disc, knee kicker and carpet scissors make stretching and cutting easy and much faster that trying to do the job without the right tools (i know from past experience!). I highly recommend this service.
p********7 (193 Friday, 17 October 2014Brilliant, very helpful and accommodating. Highly recommended. AAA+++
g* (671 Monday, 6 October 2014Bloody Brilliant Mate !! Couldn't be better .100% recommend this trader. Good quality tools, speedy replies, speedy delivery, Gives you free instructions on how to do it, this coupled with watching some youtube videos on how to do it also means you feel confident doing the job. It's a lot easier than I thought
e*******e (329 Friday, 19 September 2014I hired these tools, they arrived the next day, easy to use, no hassels. All good. Thanks.
r****0 (187 Friday, 5 September 2014Thanks to your help and tools it made the job so much less hassle and great telephone support. Easy pick up and drop off thanks
e******1 (170 Saturday, 24 May 2014Great stuff Alistair, thanks for all info & tools well recommended to anyone. cheers
d*****a (737 Monday, 19 May 2014Where is your trademe ad for purchasing?
Trader responded Monday, 19 May 2014If you look up 'Carpet tools' you will be able to locate our auctions. Once on one of our listings look up 'sellers other listings'. Our auctions are identified by our location at Te Kuiti . Cheers
c*******n (497 Monday, 12 May 2014Decent tools, decent bloke. New carpet looks, and feels, nice. Thanks
h**n (333 Friday, 9 May 2014I'm over the moon with this service. Right from the start the communication and guidance was excellent; the tools arrived well packed; and the whole DIY project experience was a pleasure. Although carpet laying is NOT my idea of fun, I will not hesitate in using this service again if need be. Cheers!
m********h (227 Tuesday, 25 March 2014These tools are fabulous! Excellent quality and they work very well! Thanks Alistar, you have made laying our own carpet so easy and I recommend others use your tools and advice to do their own carpet! Your carpet tape is also of an excellent quality and price too!
s****i (17 Saturday, 15 February 2014Alistair is a great example of a tradesman who loves his job and goes over and above expectations to help clients out. Communication and customer service was excellent. He was very helpful with examples and handy hints etc. Very flexible with time as well. I would not hesitate to recommend to potential tool lenders to contact Alistair. Guaranteed to be impressed. Thanks!
i****n (452 Thursday, 6 February 2014Picked up the tools from Te Kuiti. Alistair's demonstration of tool usage was very helpful and having all the right tools at a very reasonable hireage cost was great. Hireage even comes with some written guidelines to assist novices like us. Brilliant!
b******1 (121 Sunday, 12 January 2014An excellent service. I'll be back in the foreseeable future for another project in the pipeline. Thanks.
r*******7 (316 Saturday, 11 January 2014Hi, I am from Wellington and use the tools, the owner is very pleasant and helpful. I return the things late and he was kind not to ask me pay extra. The good thing about hiring this tools is that you will get everything you want for use and free advice too. I will recommend using this owner tools to anyone.
h********1 (30 Tuesday, 20 August 2013I looked everywhere in Auckland trying to hire a carpet iron, no joy. Then I found this service, could not have been better, overnight service, iron worked great and all were happy.
s********e (216 Monday, 12 August 2013This was the first time I had tried carpet laying and by taking my time and following the instructions provided - I got there.Trader could not have been more helpful when I talked to him and I am now greatly encouraged to try it again in the future. Highly recommended person to deal with.
c*******5 (804 Thursday, 1 August 20132 Thumbs UP - Thanks so much for your hireage service, tools in excellent condition and we were lucky enough to meet Alistar and get his expert advise. We could not recommend this service highly enough. DIY capet laying Easy As and if you want that professional finish HIRE the large carpet stretcher.
Trader responded Thursday, 1 August 2013Thanks for your encouraging comments. It was also great to have meet with you and to have had the opportunity to see you both at it and especially seeing that it was your first time taking on a new challenge, a real reward for you with a job well done. Good on you both, regards
s*****i (16 Wednesday, 10 July 2013prompt response, received the tools and got the job done - thanks
h*******3 (2429 Monday, 1 July 2013Al's the man ... never laid carpet in my life , out of 10 i can say the jobs about a 5 not bad for us D.I.Y amateurs out there ... cheers to you all who gave it go ...
b*****s (299 Thursday, 16 May 2013Once again Alastair an excellent service. Thank you for your prompt response to my email and in sending the tools. Will definitely be in contact when we require them again.
f******d (1064 Wednesday, 10 April 2013Excellent communication, packaging, delivery and common sense, and even the price is so cheap! I could not have laid my carpet so quickly without the tools and service. Greatly appreciated. Very satisfied. A+
s*******7 (532 Saturday, 6 April 2013I have never laid carpet before .Alistair returned my Email in under 4 hours ,and I had the tools the next day . They did come with guidelines to laying carpet;but when I had a wee hick up Alistair was happy to help.I FINISHED thee job ,it looks good ,Wife is happy and I saved a lot of money ;plus the pleaser of doing it myself .
c***m (344 Friday, 5 April 2013Communication was excellent throughout and I received first class delivery of the tools to my door. Unfortunately, the carpet was not what I expected and I decided not to lay it. Due to the Easter holiday it wasn't possible to get new carpet in time, so I returned the tools. On finding out that I hadn't used the tools, Alistair waived the cost of the smoothedges I used and called it even. Couldn't get a fairer deal than that. Thanks Alistair, highly recommend this service.
t******1 (811 Saturday, 16 March 2013Hi, I need to hire your kit plus carpet stretcher for weekend or two days? How much to courier Raglan and hire please? Cheers
Trader responded Saturday, 16 March 2013Please contact me on my email, acbrandon@xtra.co.nz to simplify communication. I will get a quote on Monday from the P.O. regarding courier to Raglan. Cheers Alistair.
s*****z (874 Saturday, 16 February 2013Thank u so much hiring the tools this way made life so much easier and cheaper. Would recommend you to anyone.
l********d (988 Monday, 11 February 2013Great service. Easy to deal with and great advice. Will be using again in the future.Thanks so much.
t****8 (944 Wednesday, 9 January 2013Wonderful, helpful people to deal with, fantastic service !!!!!!!
p********e (158 Wednesday, 9 January 2013Thank you so much for your service, I couldn't have done it with these tools. I was really pleased with the results. This was my first time in laying (new) carpet. It did take about 5 or 6 hours for me to lay the carpet, just one room 8 x 4 m. But I was learning as I went. Your instruction were a great help, very straight forward. I would recommend your service to anyone thinking of giving it a go. Kind regards Phil
m******u (61 Saturday, 15 December 2012Thanks Alister for your wonderful and expert advice to make all the job easy for us. You have been so good throughout ,it is hard to explain in words.I recommend to everyone with A+++++++++++++++++++++++++.....
m*****8 (99 Thursday, 18 October 2012Thanks mate, your carpet tools made the job easier and when the job was done, it looked as though it had been professionally laid, also thanks for the excellent instructions that came with the tools, it assisted with everything we needed to know, especially as we were first timers at DIY ;) Great communication and service, if i ever need to lay a carpet down again ill be definitely using your services again, we also made our own carpet stretcher using your instructions, it worked perfectly!! :)
Trader responded Thursday, 18 October 2012Thanks Matiu, delighted it worked out well with you, thanks for your comments, cheers
r******e (1662 Sunday, 14 October 2012What a great idea, thanks Alistair. The whole process was quick and easy, I completed my sons bedroom before he went back to school and he was wrapped!! I now have my eyes on the other rooms and will definitally use these again. Thanks again, well done.