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A tradition for quality and
beautiful flooring Local man Simon Goodman has continued a fine tradition of supplying and fitting quality flooring to the people of Northamptonshire. Goodman Carpets started by his father Allen in 1962 now offers a huge range of high quality flooring choices for its discerning clientele.
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imon Goodman has spent a lifetime thinking about flooring. Whether it be carpets, luxury vinyl tiles, lino or laminates – Simon, Managing Director, of Goodman Carpets is the expert. The company, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, was set up by his parents Allen and Diane Goodman in 1962. After four years in business the couple opened their first store in Northampton’s Barrack Road in 1966. Demand for the firm’s services saw a move in the early 1970s to Wellingborough Road and it was not long before Simon began his lifelong enthusiasm for flooring. Officially he joined the family firm at 16 but, as Simon said: “I have lived and breathed carpets all my life.” 24
Simon and wife Carly took over the firm when Allen retired in 2007 with the couple determined to retain the firm’s commitment to a high-quality customer service. This commitment means Goodman Carpets stands out from the crowd. This firm, unlike many other flooring outlets, offers a wide range of extra services which make life a whole lot easier for customers. A small additional fee will cover the cost of removing furniture and even packing valuables before the old flooring is taken up and taken away for disposal. “It can make all the difference to customers. They might want a new carpet or lino but would struggle with moving furniture,” said Simon, who is insistent that all flooring is quality checked to avoid any last-minute issues.
“I often have customers telling me that if they knew we offered these services they would have got their flooring changed a whole lot sooner.” The team of professional fitters include some who have worked for Goodman Carpets for more than 20 years. The first decision for customers is to confirm an appointment for Simon to visit their home or business to look through samples.
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An advert for Goodman carpets from the late sixties maybe early seventies
