Flooring

Welcome to D. Jenkins Flooring
My name is Darren Jenkins, I am a professional flooring installer with 20 years experience in the trade. I cover Dorset, surrounding counties and the South of England. I pride myself on being honest, reliable, and professional with work that speaks for itself. If you would like a personal touch added to your flooring, take a look at our work below and please get in touch!
Carpets & vinyl
Carpets have been used for thousands of years, they are practical, comfortable and luxurious. I can source all types of carpets to suit a broad price range. All expertly fitted to British Standards.
Cushion floor sheet vinyl creates a sealed hygienic, easy to clean surface. There are many designs to choose from. I offer a fully bonded vinyl installation service to maximise the life of the floor.
Carpets & vinyl
Carpets have been used for thousands of years, they are practical, comfortable and luxurious. I can source all types of carpets to suit a broad price range. All expertly fitted to British Standards.
Carpets & vinyl
Carpets have been used for thousands of years, they are practical, comfortable and luxurious. I can source all types of carpets to suit a broad price range. All expertly fitted to British Standards.
Karndean & Amtico
This type of flooring is still gaining popularity and over 50 years has evolved into a high tech product featuring ‘HD printing’ which can re-create different surfaces like stone and wood and other abstract materials. Karndean, Polyflor & Amtico are well known established manufacturers among other new competing brands.
Karndean & Amtico
This type of flooring is still gaining popularity and over 50 years has evolved into a high tech product featuring ‘HD printing’ which can re-create different surfaces like stone and wood and other abstract materials. Karndean, Polyflor & Amtico are well known established manufacturers among other new competing brands.
Specialist work
I can provide non-slip safety flooring perfect for walk-in showers, wet room, commercial kitchens, and toilets.
With brands such as Altro, Polysafe, Tarkett, and Gerflor I can also work with wet areas and medical consulting rooms/theatres.
Specialist work
I can provide non-slip safety flooring perfect for walk-in showers, wet room, commercial kitchens, and toilets.
With brands such as Altro, Polysafe, Tarkett, and Gerflor I can also work with wet areas and medical consulting rooms/theatres.
Karndean & Amtico
This type of flooring is still gaining popularity and over 50 years has evolved into a high tech product featuring ‘HD printing’ which can re-create different surfaces like Stone & Wood and other abstract materials. Karndean, Polyflor & Amtico are well known established manufacturers among other new competing brands.
It is important this type of flooring is installed correctly especially the preparation. It is durable, soft and warm underfoot, beautiful and easy to maintain.
Specialist work
I can provide non-slip safety flooring perfect for walk-in showers, wet room, commercial kitchens, and toilets.
With brands such as Altro, Polysafe, Tarkett, and Gerflor I can also work with wet areas and medical consulting rooms/theatres.
Recent blog posts
Wet room / Shower flooring repair
Weymouth Harbour had some failed shower room floors due to incorrect adhesives used. So we cubicles were stripped back, dried out, patched up and epoxy adhesive used to re-fit the new flooring. As a rule of thumb, epoxy adhesive should be used where water is landing...
Harvey Maria M-series parquet
Harvey Maria's M-series Herringbone parquet is a 3" x 9" tile and looks outstanding. With a rich variance of textures it can make any room stand out and create vibrance with its realistic textures. It really is in a class of its own.
Westex LVT
Introducing a high end Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) from UK manufacturer Westex. With authentic wood effect designs, this product gives your floor a first class finish. Colours show in this gallery are Natural - Maple, Select - Grey Oak, and Natural - Ash. Select and...
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Vicky Goodwin – Facebook Review (Dec 2021)
Darren fitted our hallway flooring with LVT, his attention to detail & workmanship is exceptional, a rare thing nowadays. The fitted end job & finish is superb and we wouldn’t… Read more “Vicky Goodwin – Facebook Review (Dec 2021)”
Kath Davidson – Google Review (Nov 2021)
Highly skilled and professional from start to finish. Darren provided expert advice and service taking up and re-laying our LVT kitchen… Read more “Kath Davidson – Google Review (Nov 2021)”
Francis Wirgman – Google Review (Nov 2021)
Received good advice on options for flooring and the work was completed to a high standard. Very pleased with the… Read more “Francis Wirgman – Google Review (Nov 2021)”
Rachel Brown – Google Review (July 2021)
The quality of craftsmanship in Darren’s work is exceptional. We are very happy with our new floor and the service he… Read more “Rachel Brown – Google Review (July 2021)”
Matthew Penn – Google Review (July 2021)
Excellent job fitting a large amount of LVT flooring. This is the second time we have used Darren to fit flooring. Would highly… Read more “Matthew Penn – Google Review (July 2021)”
Caroline Pope – Google Review (July 2021)
Good job and wonderful contemporary look. Blonde Oak has transformed my Dad’s… Read more “Caroline Pope – Google Review (July 2021)”
Teri Perkins – Google Review (March 2021)
Could not fault the standard of workmanship from Darren. His attention to detail is second to none and we are so happy with our new floor. Would recommend to… Read more “Teri Perkins – Google Review (March 2021)”
Charlie Adler – Google Review (Feb 2021)
Excellent work. Superb attention to detail and dedication to the job. Would thoroughly recommend for fantastic workmanship and skill. Thank you. The floor looks… Read more “Charlie Adler – Google Review (Feb 2021)”
Kathleen Davies – Google Review (Nov 2020)
Darren performed excellently on all stages of preparation and fitting. We had LVT wooden plank effect laid and the overall finish was outstanding, so much so it looks as if… Read more “Kathleen Davies – Google Review (Nov 2020)”
Tom Bracey – Google Review (Nov 2020)
Darren fitted our living room and hallway with Karndean flooring during the last week and it looks AMAZING. We are so happy with it and this is all thanks to… Read more “Tom Bracey – Google Review (Nov 2020)”
Roxana Pitis – Google Review (Jul 2020)
Well organised. Lovely and polite… Read more “Roxana Pitis – Google Review (Jul 2020)”
Lee Church – Google Review (Jul 2020)
Used this fitter for my bathroom vinyl flooring. Quoted a very competitive price. The experience and knowledge of the trade was exceptional and fantastic people skills too. I couldn’t recommend… Read more “Lee Church – Google Review (Jul 2020)”
Karen Egan – Google Review (Jul 2020)
I honestly cannot praise Darren and Richard enough. By far the best carpet fitters I have ever used. When it comes to advice, fitting or professionalism they excel. Thank you… Read more “Karen Egan – Google Review (Jul 2020)”
Tim Perry – Google Review (Jun 2020)
Darren is a perfectionist with twenty years experience and a competitive price to boot. He was referred to me by a friend who was also very pleased. I would fully… Read more “Tim Perry – Google Review (Jun 2020)”
Suresh Gandhi – Google Review (May 2020)
Very very pleased with Darren’s work. The LVT downstairs was a great choice….thanks to Darren’s knowledge and expertise. Based on how pleased we were …we also used Darren for upstairs… Read more “Suresh Gandhi – Google Review (May 2020)”
Rory Collins – Google Review (May 2020)
Darren did an amazing job installing LVT across the ground floor and carpeting upstairs. Darren was professional and friendly throughout and achieved first class results. Excellent value for money. I… Read more “Rory Collins – Google Review (May 2020)”
Vanessa White – Google Review (Feb 2020)
I’ve now had Darren do my floors three times! The first for commercial, the 2nd to carpet my whole house and now one room as we’ve had a small flood.… Read more “Vanessa White – Google Review (Feb 2020)”
Natalie Newman – Facebook Review (May 2021)
Another excellent instalment, we have used Darren 3 times now and have recommended him to family and friends. All large jobs and each time the quality and care has been… Read more “Natalie Newman – Facebook Review (May 2021)”
Heidi DS – Facebook Review (Oct 2020)
Darren fitted our floor for us and helped us to choose wisely. The floor is fantastic, warm under foot and looks fabulous. Darren is very precise and patient. The floor… Read more “Heidi DS – Facebook Review (Oct 2020)”
Martin Lee – Google Review (Feb 2020)
Positive: Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Absolute brilliant job from start to finish….if you need true quality and a thorough job…then Darren Jenkins and Rich are the way to go….Full LVT flooring from front to… Read more “Martin Lee – Google Review (Feb 2020)”
Bill Brooks – Google Review (Jan 2020)
Darren did an excellent job laying Westex LVT to my lounge/diner and hall. Three days work and long hours to complete but never rushed and attention to detail remained throughout.… Read more “Bill Brooks – Google Review (Jan 2020)”
Emma Aicken – Google Review (Jan 2020)
Really pleased with the job done. My floor in the hallway looks great. Attention to detail is amazing. Carpet fitted on the stairs and landing is the best we’ve ever… Read more “Emma Aicken – Google Review (Jan 2020)”
Anthony Windybank – Google Review (Nov 2019)
Job completed on time to very high standard, very pleased with the result, excellent and… Read more “Anthony Windybank – Google Review (Nov 2019)”
Duncan Arlow – Google Review (Oct 2019)
A really great job done by Darren, as other reviews the attention to detail and quality of work was first class. We still have the kitchen and dining room floors… Read more “Duncan Arlow – Google Review (Oct 2019)”
Nigel Woodruff – Google Review (Sep 2019)
A fantastic job – the floors look amazing and the service couldn’t have been bettered. Survey, quote and job done exactly when promised. Professional and courteous service – very knowledgeable… Read more “Nigel Woodruff – Google Review (Sep 2019)”
Sue Stuart – Google Review (Sep 2019)
Darren has just done all the carpeting and flooring in my newly renovated house. He is brilliant..great attention to detail and he takes a pride in his work…a perfectionist. I… Read more “Sue Stuart – Google Review (Sep 2019)”
Neale Sykes – Google Review (Sep 2019)
Darrens attention to detail is fantastic. I am really pleased with the Karndean flooring he fitted for us and would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone. Thankyou once… Read more “Neale Sykes – Google Review (Sep 2019)”
Karen Francis – Google Review (July 2019)
A great job with good information sharing all the way through a two day process. Everything was left clean and tidy and the rubber flooring looked… Read more “Karen Francis – Google Review (July 2019)”
Elizabeth Selby – Google Review (May 2019)
Efficient, professional and reasonably priced. Was able to do the job at short notice and left everything neat and… Read more “Elizabeth Selby – Google Review (May 2019)”
Marion Anderson – Google Review (May 2019)
Very professional,quick service Darren recommended LVT flooring looks great.Reliable and would highly… Read more “Marion Anderson – Google Review (May 2019)”
Sheila Edwards – Google Review (April 2019)
Clean and tidy worker, impressive attention to detail and first-class products, I cannot recommend Darren and his work highly enough… Read more “Sheila Edwards – Google Review (April 2019)”
Milk Louis – Google Review (March 2019)
A beautiful job from a… Read more “Milk Louis – Google Review (March 2019)”
Heather Cowan – Google Review (Feb 2019)
Darren could not have been more professional or helpful. He completed the job of preparing our bathroom floor and laying new rubber flooring tiles on time and within budget. He… Read more “Heather Cowan – Google Review (Feb 2019)”
Helen Leaning – Google Review (Feb 2019)
Darren recently fitted Distinctive flooring to my hallway, kitchen and conservatory. It looks amazing and I couldn’t be more pleased. It took me a long time to choose which particular… Read more “Helen Leaning – Google Review (Feb 2019)”
Neobo LVT Kitchen / Hall / Lounge
“Very professional,quick service Darren recommended LVT flooring looks great.Reliable and would highly recommend” Customer in Portland, Dorset May… Read more “Neobo LVT Kitchen / Hall / Lounge”
Westex LVT Flooring
“Darren and Rich fitted LVT flooring throughout several rooms on our ground floor. Their attention to all aspects of the process produced a fantastic result. The levelness, layout and exactness… Read more “Westex LVT Flooring”
30 sq mt LVT Moduleo tiles over ceramic tiles. First with a primer and then a smoothing compound
“Very pleased to find a quality guy who did a quality job with a stick down LVT tiles over cracked ceramic tiles. Completed on time and within budget. I fully… Read more “30 sq mt LVT Moduleo tiles over ceramic tiles. First with a primer and then a smoothing compound”
Bathroom tiled floor fitted.
“Excellent quality workmanship. A tidy and clean worker, extremely pleased with finished result.” @ Verified By Email – Customer in Weymouth ( 1 ) 13 April… Read more “Bathroom tiled floor fitted.”
New flooring in lounge, dining room and, as a separate job, hallway
“Clean and tidy, impressive attention to detail and excellent products, I cannot recommend Darren and his work highly enough.” @ Verified By Email – Customer in Weymouth ( 1 )… Read more “New flooring in lounge, dining room and, as a separate job, hallway”
Stripped existing carpet/underlay/tiles and laid new in two main living rooms.
“Darren is a perfectionist. The finished carpet is perfect.” @ Verified By Email – Customer in Dorchester ( 1 ) 8 February… Read more “Stripped existing carpet/underlay/tiles and laid new in two main living rooms.”
Prepared old bathroom floor by leveling with latex prior to fitting rubber floor tiles.
“Excellent work, cannot fault it. Neat and tidy, Very helpful, very professional, can thoroughly recommend him. It was quite a stressful time as we were without a fully functioning bathroom… Read more “Prepared old bathroom floor by leveling with latex prior to fitting rubber floor tiles.”
Fitted new carpet and disposed of old carpet
“This is the third time I have used Darren. Excellent service.” Verified by SMS – Customer in Dorchester ( 1 ) 28 January… Read more “Fitted new carpet and disposed of old carpet”
Flooring in hallway, kitchen and conservatory.
“Really pleased with my new Distinctive flooring. Have had many comments from friends about the quality of the work. Darren helped me decide how the flooring should be laid to… Read more “Flooring in hallway, kitchen and conservatory.”
Utility flooring.
“Darren’s work is exemplary. I didn’t think it was possible to make so many complicated and tiny cuts to fit around door trims and radiator pipes! His work is literally… Read more “Utility flooring.”
Patch repair to non slip welded floor industrial building Portland
“Great job , fair price, perfect match.” Verified by SMS – Customer in Weymouth ( 1 ) 13 January… Read more “Patch repair to non slip welded floor industrial building Portland”
New flooring throughout downstairs hall, dining room and lounge.
“A highly professional flooring fitter and a great product at a reasonable price. Very pleased with the quality of his work.” @ Verified By Email – Customer in Weymouth (… Read more “New flooring throughout downstairs hall, dining room and lounge.”
Flooring laid in large extension.
“Thrilled with our new flooring that has completed our large extension. Darren measured up and gave us a very reasonable quote there and then. Great workmanship with a brilliant eye… Read more “Flooring laid in large extension.”
New kitchen floor, latexed and tiles laid
“Darren, completed the work to a high standard, was polite and kept us informed of any possible problems, Very tidy, area left clean Would highly recommend, Gave professional advise when… Read more “New kitchen floor, latexed and tiles laid”
Fitted the entire bottom floor through out with Vusta flooring 91 Sq meters.
“We gave Darren a key and went away on holiday to let him get on with the job. We came home to a lovely Vusta floor.” @ Verified By Email… Read more “Fitted the entire bottom floor through out with Vusta flooring 91 Sq meters.”
LVT flooring in hallway and lounge/diner.
“Darren is excellent floor fitter, his attention to detail is incredibly high and I cannot thank him enough for his fantastic hard work. The floor looks amazing, I wouldn’t hesitate… Read more “LVT flooring in hallway and lounge/diner.”
Whole ground flooring done in our bungalow
“Excellent workmanship, very neat and tidy job, would highly recommend.” @ Verified By Email – Customer in Weymouth ( 1 ) 1 November… Read more “Whole ground flooring done in our bungalow”
Our entire property’s floor in one go.
“Darren knows his job and product very well!! It all looks fantastic. He works methodically and with precision!!” Pending Verification – Customer in Weymouth ( 1 ) 25 October… Read more “Our entire property’s floor in one go.”
Complete new flooring fitted on ground floor.
“Excellent all round. Standard of finish very good. Courteous and very helpful giving advice re maintenance etc., neat and very tidy workmanship to a high standard. Very pleased with the… Read more “Complete new flooring fitted on ground floor.”
Repair to carpet and vinyl floor.
“Darren is a real craftsman who has done a lot of work for me. I wouldn’t use anyone else and can’t recommend him highly enough.” @ Verified By Email –… Read more “Repair to carpet and vinyl floor.”
New floor in the dining room
“Brilliant high quality job completed on time despite having to overcome some difficulties. It’s the second job that we have had done by this company and both have been to… Read more “New floor in the dining room”
New carpet fitted.
“Another excellent job done by Darren, this is the second fitting he has done for us very pleased.” @ Verified By Email – Customer in Portland ( 1 ) 22… Read more “New carpet fitted.”
Kitchen floor
“Brilliant Darren gave us great advice and the job was done extremely professionally. This is the 6th job Darren has done for us and we have always been very pleased.… Read more “Kitchen floor”
New floor laid
“The end result is immaculate, exactly what I wanted. Darren was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish, informative, accommodating and very professional in everything he did. I… Read more “New floor laid”
Completed preparation and fitted LVT flooring.
“The work was undertaken to an excellent standard. I would recommend him and use him again. Faultless.” – Customer in Weymouth ( 1 ) 6 May… Read more “Completed preparation and fitted LVT flooring.”
Tiling to kitchen and hall floor after flood.
“Careful planning. Very precise fitting in a very complex task. Very careful about being neat and tidy ie tools and materials. Vacuumed at regular intervals. Overall an excellent result.” @… Read more “Tiling to kitchen and hall floor after flood.”