Flooring and Carpets: What Clerks Look for and How We Record Wear
- Property Inventory Co.
- Oct 15
- 1 min read
Flooring and carpets see the heaviest use in a rental property, which makes them a common source of disagreement at check-out. At The Property Inventory Company, we know how to distinguish fair wear and tear from damage.
What We Look For
General wear (flattened carpet pile, minor scuffing).
Stains, burns, or tears.
Loose or lifting floor coverings.
Cracked tiles, warped laminate, or water damage.
How We Record Flooring
Our clerks:
Take wide-angle photos to show overall condition.
Capture close-ups of stains, burns, or defects.
Record the age and quality of flooring where known (a 10-year-old carpet will be judged differently to a brand-new one).
Note any safety hazards such as loose edges or trip risks.
Why This Protects Everyone
Landlords: Evidence if flooring needs cleaning, repair, or replacement beyond fair wear.
Tenants: Proof they aren’t unfairly blamed for deterioration due to age or use.
Agents: Independent, impartial reporting to support deposit deductions if needed.
Takeaway: Floors take the brunt of daily life — but accurate inventory reporting ensures wear is judged fairly.
Book your professional inventory / check in / check out report today with The Property Inventory Company. Call 01435 508118 / 07428 821141 or email contact@propertyinventoryco.co.uk.
We cover Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells, Heathfield, Hailsham, Hastings, Bexhill, Crowborough, Lewes, Brighton and all areas in between across East Sussex and Kent.
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