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How is it that Uplyfted’s renewed modular carpet is more affordable?

Regular carpet is ~17% more expensive than our products.

When a Housing Association installs regular carpet they spend on average £1000 on one 2 bed property as per Altair Report: The Provision of Floor Coverings in Social Housing, page 34.

In contrast, with Uplyfted’s renewed modular carpet, the cost is £855 for the same property. Plus, our volume discounts provide even further savings.

But that’s not all.

Why is Uplyfted renewed modular carpet more durable?

Our renewed modular carpet is also 20% more durable than regular carpet.
Let’s assume a typical void turnover every 5 years. According to Thirteen Group findings, 50% of regular carpet installations will need replacing after the first tenancy. By comparison, with Uplyfted’s renewed modular carpet, the annual replacement rate drops to around 20%.

This means regular carpet has a weighted average lifespan of 7.5 years, while Uplyfted’s renewed modular carpet lasts 9 years on average – providing greater longevity and reducing replacement costs.

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Why modularity in carpet matters?

For housing providers, a timely solution for replacing floor coverings when properties become void is crucial to avoid delays in the rental process and prevent income loss.

But what about installing floor coverings in occupied homes without disrupting residents? Traditional carpet installations often require tenants to vacate their homes and remove furniture, causing considerable inconvenience.

Uplyfted’s renewed modular carpets is a solution. They are easy to transport and install and can even be laid while other trades are working in the property—ensuring no downtime.
Our carpets are convenient 50x50cm tiles, manufactured to wear class 33, ensuring durability for heavy foot traffic.

Unlike traditional carpet rolls, which can be cumbersome to transport and pre-cut off-site, boxed tiles can easily be brought up in a lift, through doorways, and even stored in the room while installation is ongoing.

Also, modular carpet simplifies installation, eliminating the need for underlay, and producing less installation waste to manage.

Uplyfted’s modular carpets also offer long-term maintenance benefits. If a section becomes worn or damaged, individual carpet can be easily replaced without affecting the entire floor, reducing repair costs and keeping rooms operational. This is especially advantageous in high-traffic areas, as it minimizes downtime and the need for large-scale replacements, as well as maintenance waste.

By choosing Uplyfted’s modular carpets, housing providers can save time, reduce tenant inconvenience, streamline property maintenance workflows, and ensure quicker turnover times.

Why is Uplyfted’s renewed modular carpet ultra-low carbon?

Uplyfted’s renewed modular carpet generates less than 1 kg of CO2e per square meter – an exceptionally low carbon footprint!

To put that in perspective, producing 1 m² of new modular carpet typically emits 8 to 10 kg of CO2e. These emissions come from the extraction of raw materials, manufacturing processes, and transportation to the customer.

In contrast, Uplyfted’s renewed modular carpet drastically reduces emissions, with less than 1 kg of CO2e per m². This significant reduction is because no new raw materials are extracted, and no new manufacturing is needed. The minimal emissions come primarily from transporting the product to our premises, the renewal process, and then delivering it to our customers.

By choosing Uplyfted’s ultra-low carbon renewed modular carpet, you’re not just reducing your environmental impact – you’re procuring your way towards net-zero carbon emissions.