Frequently Asked Questions

Investa Projects supplies and installs carpet, flooring and blinds for Melbourne investment properties, working mainly with property managers and real estate agencies across Greater Melbourne. A free measure and quote comes back within 48 hours of the site visit, and carpet can usually be installed within a week of approval when it is in stock.

When the carpet is in stock, Investa Projects can usually install within a week of the quote being approved, and most installations are finished in a single day. That means a turnover does not have to wait on the floor. On a $500 per week property, each day of delay is $71 of lost rental income.

Yes, with access arranged in advance. Investa Projects contacts the tenant directly to book a time when the property manager provides their name and number. Rooms need to be clear of small and fragile items, and installers can move large furniture for a fee if it is in the approved quote.

Investa Projects does. When a property manager provides the tenant’s name and phone number with the quote request, the team contacts the tenant directly to arrange both the measure and the installation. It removes the back and forth that usually sits with the property manager.

Yes. Investa Projects supplies and installs all three, which means one measure, one quote, one invoice and one point of contact instead of three separate trades to coordinate. There is no combined discount, but the property spends less time out of action.

Yes. Property managers and real estate agencies are the core of what Investa Projects does. Many Melbourne agencies hold a physical sample board of the product range in their office, and agencies with an existing account are quoted, booked and invoiced on account rather than job by job.

Investa Projects provides a free measure and quote for carpet, flooring and blinds anywhere in Greater Melbourne, and sends the quote back within 48 hours of the measure. You can request one through the Quote Me form on the website, by email to hello@investaprojects.com, or by calling 03 9815 1650.

You can click “quote me” on our website, email us at hello@investaprojects.com, or call us on 03 9815 1650.

Booking a free measure and quote takes a few minutes. Investa Projects needs the property address, how to access it, which rooms and products the job covers, and a phone number and email for the quote. If the property is tenanted, Investa Projects will contact the tenant directly to arrange access.

Very, very easily! You’ve got options, too:

• Click “Quote Me”
• Complete the form on our contact page
• Email hello@investaprojects.com
• Give us a bell on 03 9815 1650

The info you’ll need to provide:

• The property address
• How best to access it (if tenanted, we are happy to contact tenants if you provide us their name and number)
• What products/services you’re after
• Which rooms of the house you want the work done in
• Your email address and phone number so we can send you the quote and call you if we have any issues along the way.

Investa Projects can quote some repairs from photos, but every installation needs an on-site measure. The measure is free, and it is the step that avoids most problems on installation day. For repairs, send a photo to hello@investaprojects.com and the team will tell you whether it looks fixable and what it is likely to cost.

In some cases we can quote repairs based off photos, but for all installations we will need to attend the property and measure up. The measuring phase is also super beneficial for ensuring that nothing goes wrong on the day of installation. It’s also free!

Yes. Investa Projects works with real estate agencies across Melbourne on repeat business, so a quote is priced to win the next job as well as this one rather than leaving room to haggle. Volume discounts available at Investa Projects’ size are passed on in the quoted price.

Yes. Dealing with real estate agencies across Melbourne, we are a relationship-based business and for us it’s always about the long term. We want to give you a good price so that you engage us again and again. Given our size, we can access some good volume discounts and we pass those savings right on to you.

All this said, we’ve done the calcs and we know that it’s the speed with which we can turn around a job that will save you the most money. On a $500/week property, each day a carpet installation is delayed is $71 of lost rental income.

When the product is in stock, Investa Projects can usually install carpet and roller blinds within a week of approval, and other flooring and blinds within two to three weeks. Speed matters on a rental turnover, so urgent jobs are worth flagging at the time of quoting and the team will check whether a booking can be brought forward.

Our installation times vary but speed is very important to us. As long as the products are in stock, we can generally install carpet and roller blinds within a week, and other types of flooring and blinds within 2-3 weeks. If your job is super urgent, let us know. We’ll always see if we can hustle you a booking more quickly.

For rental properties requested by a property manager with an existing Investa Projects account, no deposit is required unless the works are over $3,500. For everyone else, 50 per cent is payable so the products can be ordered, and the remaining 50 per cent within seven days of the work being completed.

For rental properties where the works have been requested by a property manager who has an existing relationship with Investa Projects, we only require a deposit if the works are over $3,500.

For all other properties, we require a 50% deposit so that we can order the products, and 50% within 7 days of completion of the works.

Investa Projects repairs as well as replaces. Common repairs include restretching or patch repairing carpet and replacing a broken blind chain. Send a photo to hello@investaprojects.com and the team will confirm whether it is repairable and what it costs. Where a repair would cost nearly as much as replacing, or the product is worn enough that the repair will not last, the team will say so instead of taking the job.

We sure do! We can repair many types of flooring (e.g. restretching or patch repairing carpet) and blinds issues (e.g. broken chain). The best thing to do is send us a photo and we can let you know if it looks like something we can help with, as well as a price.

In some cases, the cost to repair will be almost as much as a replacement, or maybe the underlying products are so worn that a repair isn’t likely to last long. When this is the case we’ll let you know, as well as provide alternative options. We want you to get the best outcome.

Yes. Investment properties are the core of what Investa Projects does, but the same team installs carpet, flooring and blinds in owner-occupied homes across Greater Melbourne. Plenty of that work comes from investors who used Investa Projects on a rental first and then asked for their own home.

Yup!

Whilst investment properties are our bread and butter, we’ve lost count of the number of investment property owners who are so thrilled with our service that they subsequently ask us to look after their residential property next.

Measurements are only one of the factors that set the price, so Investa Projects does not issue a final quote without inspecting the property. Since the measure is free and the quote follows within 48 hours of it, that route is almost always faster and safer than working from a floor plan.

There are a range of factors which determine the price of an installation, and measurements are just one. As such, we cannot provide a final quote without inspecting a property and measuring up.

Given our measure and quote is a free service, and that we can generally provide a quote within 1-2 days of request, we would always recommend this option rather than obtaining an estimate based off a floor plan. In instances where there is a very tight time frame or a time sensitive bond claim, please call us and we will advise on the best procedure to follow so that you can get an idea of price, whilst also avoiding any issues at the time of installation due to us not being familiar with the property.

Investa Projects covers all of Greater Melbourne, as far west as Geelong and as far east as the Mornington Peninsula. Anything beyond that is assessed case by case, so it is worth calling 03 9815 1650 to check. The showroom is in Abbotsford, close to the inner-city suburbs where most of the work is.

At present, we travel all around Greater Melbourne as far as Geelong on the West and the Mornington Peninsula on the East. Distances further than this are assessed on a case-by-case basis – please call us to discuss.

Yes. Email hello@investaprojects.com with the samples you are after. Investa Projects can post them, and for larger or more unusual items can drop them to a Greater Melbourne address on short-term loan. Digital samples for carpet, flooring and window furnishings are on the website.

Most likely, yes. Send us an email to hello@investaprojects.com outlining which samples you are after and we’ll see what we can do.

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The price depends on the floor area, the carpet chosen, the underlay and whether old flooring has to be removed. Investa Projects prices every job from an on-site measure rather than a rate per square metre. The measure is free and the quote follows within 48 hours of it.

Within 48 hours of the measure. Investa Projects attends the property, measures, and sends the written quote back within 48 hours of the site visit, and generally sooner. The measure is free and carries no obligation. If the property is tenanted, Investa Projects contacts the tenant directly to arrange the measure, so the clock runs from the site visit rather than from the enquiry.

All carpets and blinds supplied by Investa Projects are manufactured in Australia, and the Baltimore floating floor range is made in Belgium. That covers the standard range: the 12 rental-grade carpets, and the roller blinds, sheers, venetians and verticals. Products sourced on request from outside the standard range may be made elsewhere, and the team will confirm the origin at quoting stage.

All our carpets and blinds are manufactured in Australia. The Baltimore floating floor range is from Belgium.

Investa Projects prefers to install its own products, so that quality and suitability for the property can be guaranteed. Supply-by-others installations are taken case by case, and both the product and the property have to be inspected before the job is booked.

We prefer to install our own products. That way, we can be 100% confident in their quality and suitability for a property. We therefore only install products that we are not supplying on a case by case basis, and will need to inspect the product and the property prior to installation.

Yes. Investa Projects can supply carpet, flooring or blinds for someone else to install. In that case you confirm the quantity required, because the free measuring service does not apply to supply-only orders. Sourcing works the same way as it does on a full installation, so most products available in Australia can be ordered in, including ranges Investa Projects does not hold as standard.

Yes we can. In this instance, we just require you to confirm the quantity required – our free measuring service is not available for this option.

The right product depends on the rental price point, how long the floor needs to last and the budget. Investa Projects has 12 standard carpets in multiple colours built for rental use, plus hybrid, vinyl, laminate and engineered timber. Call 03 9815 1650 or email hello@investaprojects.com and the team will narrow it down.

Give us a call or email, and one of our experts will happily ask you a few questions to understand your property as well as your plans for it. From there, we can definitely advise what the best products are.

There is no combined discount, because Investa Projects uses different specialist installers for flooring and for blinds and there are few efficiencies to pass on. What you save is coordination: one quote, one invoice, one trade to deal with, and less time the property is out of action.

Our technicians specialise in installing different products, and so there are minimal efficiencies for us installing 2 products at the same time.

As such, there are no discounts for multiple products. Notwithstanding this, it should certainly save you the hassle – only one trade to coordinate with for both your products, less juggling of keys and/or appointments to make, and best of all, less time the property is out of action.

Usually yes. Investa Projects can source most products available in Australia and can often get a better price than the original quote. Mention it when you book the measure and quote so the team can track it down before pricing the job.

Most likely! We pride ourselves on being VERY well connected and able to not only source products, but in many cases get you a better price. Just let us know at the time of booking your measure & quote, and we’ll do our best to track it down.

Yes. Investa Projects has a full sample range at its Abbotsford showroom, 3/30-40 Flockhart Street, open by appointment Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. Many Melbourne real estate agencies also hold physical samples in their office, and digital samples are on the website.

There are several ways you can view our products. If you work through a real estate agency, they should have physical samples of our product range in their office.

We also have a full range of samples in our Abbotsford showroom. You are welcome to visit us by appointment, Monday – Friday 9-4.

If those options are tricky, we can generally arrange to either mail samples to you, or for more obscure items, we can drop them off to a Greater Melbourne address for short term loan.

In addition to our physical samples, we have digital samples on our website.

Not at the moment. Investa Projects installs carpet, flooring and blinds, and is looking at expanding the range. If there is something you would like added, it is worth telling the team, since that feedback is what drives what gets added next.

Not at the moment, but we are planning to expand our services in the future. Do let us know if there is something particular you’d love it if we could help with.

Not at present. Plantation shutters are being looked at as a possible addition to the Investa Projects range. For window coverings today the range is roller blinds, sheers, venetians and verticals, all installed with child safety clips as standard. Awning replacement is also available where the job sits within the team’s health and safety limits.

Not at present. We are exploring whether this is a product we can add to our range – we think they look amazing!

Investa Projects can replace an awning where it sits within the team’s health and safety limits. Request a quote and the team will attend, measure and confirm whether the job can go ahead. Awning repairs are not offered at the moment.

Yes, we can replace it as long as it is within our health and safety limits. You can request a quote, and we will attend to measure and advise if we can proceed with the job. We are not offering awning repairs at the moment. 

Most carpet installations in a Melbourne rental are finished in a single day. Larger properties take two days. The bigger variable is not the install itself but the lead time: when the carpet is in stock, Investa Projects can usually be on site within a week of approval.

It depends on the products being installed, as well as the size of the area where they are being installed. Many carpet installations are completed the same day, with the larger ones taking 2 days.

Investa Projects stocks 12 standard carpets in multiple colours chosen for rental and sale properties. Which one suits depends on the budget, the rental price point being targeted and how many years the carpet needs to last. Most carpets available in Australia can also be sourced on request.

We have 12 standard carpets in multiple colours, which are suitable for a rental or sales property. Which one is best for you depends on your budget, the rental price point you are targeting and how long you want the carpet to last for. We can happily provide further advice after attending your property to measure up. We can also source most carpets that are available in Australia, so if you have something particular in mind, we can usually offer a solution.

In almost all cases, yes. Investa Projects removes and replaces water-damaged carpet as part of a normal replacement. The exception is a hygiene issue, such as damage from a burst sewage pipe, where a specialist is needed. In that case the team will say so at quoting stage and can name one or two Melbourne companies that handle it.

In 99% of cases, yes.

The only cases where we may need to recommend a specialist is when there is a hygiene issue (e.g. water damage is from burst sewage pipes). Where this is the case we will let you know when we provide you with our quote, and we can also give you names of 1-2 companies in Melbourne who should be able to help.

Sometimes. Whether a patch repair works depends on the age and wear of the carpet, the type of carpet and whether there is matching carpet elsewhere in the property, such as in a wardrobe. Investa Projects will say up front if the patch is going to be visible, rather than leave you with an obvious repair.

We’ll need to have a look at it. Whether or not we can patch repair depends on the age and wear to the carpet, presence of similar carpet at the property (e.g. in a wardrobe) and also the nature of carpet. We don’t want you to end up with a very noticeable patch, so we will always let you know if we think a patch repair is not going to look good.

Yes. Underlay is standard beneath carpet and Investa Projects recommends at least a mid-range quality underlay in a rental. It protects the carpet and adds cushioning underfoot. Underlay is not especially expensive, and there is no separate charge for installing it on top of the carpet installation.

Yes! Underlay underneath carpet is standard and we would always recommend at least a mid-range quality underlay for our carpets. Underlay protects the carpet and also gives cushioning underfoot. Underlay is not especially expensive, and there is no cost for its installation.

Carpet is made in a standard roll width of 3.66 metres, so a cut is measured in broadloom metres along its length. Three broadloom metres means a piece 3.0 metres by 3.66 metres. A square metre is simply length by width, with the width being any amount. It is why a carpet quote and a floor area can look different.

Great question! Carpet comes in a standard width of 3.66m and therefore the length of a carpet cut is measured in broadloom metres. When referring to carpet, a 3blm piece of carpet would be 3.0m x 3.66m. By contrast, a square metre is literally the length x width, and width can be any amount.

Carpet, and particularly a higher pile carpet, is what Investa Projects recommends for reducing impact sound between floors. Investa Projects also supplies a range of acoustic underlays for apartments where noise transfer is a body corporate requirement or a tenant complaint.

Carpet – especially higher pile carpets are particularly good at mitigating impact sound. We also offer a range of underlays for better acoustic performance. Give us a call or email and one of our experts will happily assist you with selecting the best underlay to fit your requirements.

Usually about a week from quote approval, assuming the carpet is in stock. Investa Projects holds 12 standard carpets chosen for rental properties, which is what makes the short lead time possible. Urgent turnovers are worth flagging, since bookings can sometimes be brought forward.

Yes. Carpet is stretched onto smooth edge rather than simply laid, and a properly stretched carpet does not ripple or lift in traffic lanes. Restretching an existing carpet that has lifted is also one of the more common repairs Investa Projects does.

How long carpet lasts in a rental comes down to the grade of the carpet, the quality of the underlay beneath it and how many tenancies it goes through. A rental-grade carpet over a mid-range underlay will normally outlast a cheaper install. Investa Projects can assess whether an existing carpet still has life in it during a free measure.

No. Carpet does not automatically need replacing at every turnover. Whether it is replaced, cleaned, restretched or patch repaired comes down to the condition it is in: how worn the traffic lanes are, whether staining will lift, and whether the backing and the seams are still sound. Investa Projects will say at the measure if a repair will get another tenancy out of it, rather than quoting a full replacement.

Most three bedroom properties are carpeted in a single day. Larger houses, or jobs that take in stairs and a hallway as well, can run to a second day. The measure is what confirms it, because the number of rooms, the access and whether the old carpet has to be lifted all change how long the installers are on site.

On site, vinyl typically takes one to two days, a floating floor two to three days, and a sand and polish about a week. Lead time from approval is usually two to three weeks for hard flooring, since these products are less likely than carpet to be held in stock.

It depends on the products being installed, as well as the size of the area where they are being installed. Vinyl floors typically take 1-2 days, floating floors 2-3 days, and a sand & polish takes 1 week.

Hybrid for most of the property, vinyl for wet areas. Vinyl is the safer choice in bathrooms and laundries because hybrid has a water resistant surface but standing water over time will still damage it. Everywhere else Investa Projects recommends hybrid: similar cost to vinyl, thicker, includes underlay and closer to the look of a floating board.

Hybrid has become very popular in recent years, and many people now choose hybrid instead of vinyl.

Vinyl is still a safer option than hybrid in wet areas (eg bathroom & laundry), as whilst hybrid has a water resistance surface, extensive water over an extended period will still likely damage a hybrid floor.

In other areas, we would recommend hybrid – the costs are similar to vinyl, but the product is thicker and includes an underlay, and is much more on trend having a similar style to a floating floorboard.

Vinyl. Of the hard flooring Investa Projects supplies, vinyl is the most suitable product for wet areas because it is fully waterproof. Hybrid is water resistant rather than waterproof, which is enough for a kitchen but not for a bathroom or laundry floor.

On the flooring side, vinyl is the most suitable product in our range for wet areas. It is heavily waterproof.

Hybrid planks. Scratching is the main problem pets cause to flooring, and the hybrid range Investa Projects supplies is highly durable and resistant to both scratches and moisture. It is easy to clean, and considerably cheaper than hardwood or tiles. Spills still need wiping up promptly.

One of the biggest problems with pets and flooring is scratching, therefore our hybrid planks are a popular option for people with pets. Our hybrid planks are highly durable and resistant to scratches and moisture – just make sure to quickly wipe up spills after they happen. Not only are they easy to clean and maintain but they are inexpensive compared to hardwood floors and tiles.

Painting first. Installing flooring first risks paint landing on the new floor, and laying flooring tight to a wall or skirting board makes some chipping to paint unavoidable. If the property is painted before the floor goes in, budget for the painter to do touch ups afterwards.

There are pros and cons to either order. Our preference is that you do the painting first.

In doing the flooring first there is always the risk that paint will fall on the flooring. When laying and securing flooring right up to a wall or skirting board, it is not possible to avoid some chipping to paint. We are not able to guarantee some walls will not be scuffed or paint chipped, and as such if you are having your property painted before flooring is installed, we would recommend you budget and allow for touch ups by your painter after the flooring installation is complete.

Large furniture such as beds and drawers can often be moved by the Investa Projects installers for a fee, if it is included in the approved quote. Small, breakable or fragile items need to be cleared beforehand. Large appliances such as dishwashers, stoves and washing machines must be disconnected and removed before the installers arrive.

It all depends on what is covered in your quote and been approved – in many instances our installers are able to move large furniture (e.g. beds, drawers) for a fee. In these cases we require all small, breakable or fragile items (e.g. vases, books on bookshelves) to be moved prior to our arrival.

For larger appliances located in the area of installation (e.g. dishwashers, stoves and washing machines) these need to be removed prior to our installers arrival as they are not in a position to move them.

Engineered timber is a real timber veneer on a plywood base, so every plank looks different. Laminate has the same plywood core with a printed timber image, which costs less and resists scratches. Hybrid has a limestone core, which makes it water resistant, hard-wearing and scratch resistant. Neither engineered timber nor laminate should go anywhere with heavy water exposure.

There are several differences between hybrid flooring, laminate flooring and engineered timber flooring.

Engineered timber flooring is made of a thin timber veneer layer on top of a plywood base. The plywood provides durability whereas the veneer layer provides a natural, premium finish since each plank will look unique. We offer planks in European Oak as well as Australian species.

Laminate flooring, on the other hand, has the same plywood core with a printed image on top giving you the timber without breaking the bank and can hold up well against scratches. However, similarly to engineered timber flooring, laminate flooring is not water-resistant and should not be used in areas with a lot of water exposure.

Hybrid flooring is made of a limestone core which makes it water-resistant, hard-wearing and scratch-resistant. Therefore, if you are after the timber look but also want something long-lasting, look no further than our hybrid floorings.

Carpet, vinyl and floorboards can be walked on straight away. Polished floorboards are the exception: depending on the finish, Investa Projects recommends waiting at least 72 hours before walking on the floor or putting furniture back, so the finish cures fully. The installer will confirm the wait on the day.

Once your carpet, vinyl and floorboards are installed, you can walk on it as soon as you like.

However with polished floorboards, depending on the finish, we recommend waiting at least 72 hours before walking and putting furniture back on, to allow the floor finish to completely cure. We will advise at the time of installation how long you should wait. 

For most Melbourne rentals it is carpet in the bedrooms and living areas with hybrid through the kitchen and hallways, and vinyl in the bathroom and laundry. Hybrid is water resistant, scratch resistant and holds up to tenant turnover better than laminate or engineered timber, at a similar cost to vinyl.

It depends on the room. Carpet is warmer, quieter underfoot and cheaper to replace at turnover, which suits bedrooms and living areas. Hybrid is water resistant and scratch resistant, which suits kitchens, hallways and properties with pets. Most Investa Projects rental jobs use both.

The cheapest option at quote stage is rarely the cheapest across a lease cycle. A low grade carpet or a thin vinyl often needs replacing a tenancy earlier, which means paying for removal and installation twice. Investa Projects prices rental-grade products chosen to survive turnover rather than to win on the quote alone.

Most blinds jobs are finished in less than a day, so a whole property of roller blinds is normally a single visit and the property is only out of action for part of a day. Roller blinds can usually be installed within a week of approval when the fabric is in stock, and other blind types within two to three weeks.

Most blinds jobs are completed in less than a day.

Dual blinds are two blinds on one window, most commonly a blockout roller for night and a sheer for day. It is the most requested combination Investa Projects installs, because it gives a tenant privacy at night without blocking the light during the day.

Dual blinds means two blinds on one window. This is very common with roller blinds, as often people like to have a blockout blind for the night-time which doesn’t let any light in, and a sheer blind for the daytime which lets you see the world.

When having dual blinds (the best of both worlds), we can do this either way – you can have one blind on the face of the window frame and one blind in the recess, or in some cases you can have a special dual bracket on the face of the window with both blinds attached.

It depends on what has failed. If the problem is with the blind itself, Investa Projects can usually repair it. If the motor has failed, the manufacturer is the right place to go, since motor faults are handled under their warranty.

It depends. If it is a problem with the blind, we can likely repair it. If it is a problem with the motor itself, it’s best if you speak directly to the manufacturer for assistance.

Yes. Every blind Investa Projects installs is fitted with child safety clips and the cords are secured at regulation heights. It is not an optional extra or an upgrade, it is how every job is installed. Several of the Investa Projects team are parents themselves, which is why cord safety is treated as non-negotiable rather than as something to be quoted separately.

Safety is very important to us. We have many parents on our team and couldn’t sleep at night if our blinds weren’t child safe. We install all with child safety clips and put them at regulation heights.

Blockout roller blinds. Unlike venetians or verticals there are no gaps between slats, so nobody can see in from outside, day or night. They are also simple for a tenant to operate and durable, which is why Investa Projects specifies them most often for rentals.

We’d recommend blockout roller blinds – unlike venetians or verticals there are no gaps, and the blockout nature of the fabric means that no one outside can see in, day or night. They’re also easy to use and durable.

Multiple roller blinds rather than one wide blind. Separate rollers let each door and window panel be operated independently, so the door stays usable. Dual rollers, pairing a blockout with a sheer, add control over light, privacy and temperature on a large glass opening.

We understand the complexity with choosing the right window furnishing for your sliding or bifold doors – we want to let you enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing functionality. Multiple roller blinds are the best solution to allow flexibility of accessing each window and glass door separately. Dual roller blinds can also be used to give you control on light, privacy and temperature.

Dust and vacuum the fabric regularly with a dust brush attachment on a low setting. For grease or finger marks, spot clean with an all-purpose cleaner applied to a soft cloth. Never spray cleaner directly onto blind fabric, as it marks and can affect the coating. Investa Projects supplies and installs carpet, flooring and blinds for Melbourne investment properties, working mainly with property managers and real estate agencies across Greater Melbourne. A free measure and quote comes back within 48 hours of the site visit, and carpet can usually be installed within a week of approval when it is in stock. When the carpet is in stock, Investa Projects can usually install within a week of the quote being approved, and most installations are finished in a single day. That means a turnover does not have to wait on the floor. On a $500 per week property, each day of delay is $71 of lost rental income. Yes, with access arranged in advance. Investa Projects contacts the tenant directly to book a time when the property manager provides their name and number. Rooms need to be clear of small and fragile items, and installers can move large furniture for a fee if it is in the approved quote. Investa Projects does. When a property manager provides the tenant’s name and phone number with the quote request, the team contacts the tenant directly to arrange both the measure and the installation. It removes the back and forth that usually sits with the property manager. Yes. Investa Projects supplies and installs all three, which means one measure, one quote, one invoice and one point of contact instead of three separate trades to coordinate. There is no combined discount, but the property spends less time out of action. Yes. Property managers and real estate agencies are the core of what Investa Projects does. Many Melbourne agencies hold a physical sample board of the product range in their office, and agencies with an existing account are quoted, booked and invoiced on account rather than job by job. The price depends on the floor area, the carpet chosen, the underlay and whether old flooring has to be removed. Investa Projects prices every job from an on-site measure rather than a rate per square metre. The measure is free and the quote follows within 48 hours of it. Within 48 hours of the measure. Investa Projects attends the property, measures, and sends the written quote back within 48 hours of the site visit, and generally sooner. The measure is free and carries no obligation. If the property is tenanted, Investa Projects contacts the tenant directly to arrange the measure, so the clock runs from the site visit rather than from the enquiry. For most Melbourne rentals it is carpet in the bedrooms and living areas with hybrid through the kitchen and hallways, and vinyl in the bathroom and laundry. Hybrid is water resistant, scratch resistant and holds up to tenant turnover better than laminate or engineered timber, at a similar cost to vinyl. It depends on the room. Carpet is warmer, quieter underfoot and cheaper to replace at turnover, which suits bedrooms and living areas. Hybrid is water resistant and scratch resistant, which suits kitchens, hallways and properties with pets. Most Investa Projects rental jobs use both. Usually about a week from quote approval, assuming the carpet is in stock. Investa Projects holds 12 standard carpets chosen for rental properties, which is what makes the short lead time possible. Urgent turnovers are worth flagging, since bookings can sometimes be brought forward. Yes. Carpet is stretched onto smooth edge rather than simply laid, and a properly stretched carpet does not ripple or lift in traffic lanes. Restretching an existing carpet that has lifted is also one of the more common repairs Investa Projects does.

Fabric should be regularly dusted and vacuumed with a dust brush attachment at a low setting as appropriate. To remove grease or finger marks, spot cleaning can be used by using an all-purpose cleaner on a soft cloth – make sure you never spray directly on the fabric.

Blockout roller blinds are what Investa Projects installs most often in Melbourne rentals. They are durable, simple for a tenant to operate, have no slats to break or tangle, and give full privacy day and night. Every one is fitted with child safety clips and the cords are secured at regulation heights.