Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Commercial Flooring Contractors
Established in 1965, Bailey and Taylor is a family-run flooring contractor with nearly five decades of expertise serving commercial clients across the UK. Our comprehensive solutions include wood flooring, carpet fitting, safety flooring, and vinyl installations, supported by contracts with government bodies and major organisations. With dedicated teams in Rochford and Colchester, we combine a skilled workforce of experienced fitters with partnerships with leading manufacturers to deliver competitive pricing and rapid project completion.Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our adherence to health and safety standards, in-house estimating services, and ability to handle projects of all scalesfrom large contracts to minor repairs. Specialising in sports flooring compliance (BS 7044/DIN 18032), reclaimed timber restoration, and bespoke design carpets incorporating company logos, we maintain the same dedication to excellence that defined our founding principles.
Services
Wood Flooring
Carpet Fitting
Safety Flooring
Vinyl Installations
Sports Flooring
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We have 58 years of experience in commercial flooring solutions
- Our in-house workforce ensures direct quality control
- We hold contracts with government and major organisations
- We offer bespoke design carpets with company logo integration
- Our sports flooring meets BS 7044 and DIN 18032 standards
Services
Wood Flooring
Specialist wood flooring solutions including installation of reclaimed timbers like 15th-century English oak. We renovate old timber floors through sanding, repairing, and resealing while maintaining historical integrity. Our sports flooring division meets strict BS 7044 and DIN 18032 compliance standards for performance environments.
Carpet Fitting
Comprehensive carpet fitting services for commercial spaces including modular carpet tiles from manufacturers like Milliken. We offer tailored designs with company logos, Axminster, Wilton, and tufted carpets across budget ranges. Our furniture lifting systems enable installation in occupied offices without disruption.
Safety Flooring
Specialist safety flooring installations for high-risk environments including hospitals, schools, and kitchens. We supply and fit rubber sheet flooring and tiles while collaborating with health and safety bodies to ensure compliance with current regulations for clean, secure environments.
Vinyl Installations
Durable vinyl and linoleum flooring solutions suitable for high-traffic areas. With 39 years' experience, we provide cost-effective options in various styles and colours, ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and commercial spaces requiring splash-resistant, easy-clean surfaces.
Sports Flooring
BS 7044 and DIN 18032 compliant sports flooring solutions for competitive environments. Our specialists handle specification, supply, and installation of performance-grade flooring systems tailored to specific sporting requirements while maintaining safety and durability standards.
People
Stewart Taylor
Managing Director
As Managing Director, Stewart Taylor leads Bailey and Taylor's operations, maintaining the company's reputation for excellence in commercial flooring since 1965 through strategic leadership and industry expertise.
Questions
What types of flooring do you specialise in?
We specialise in wood flooring, carpet fitting, safety flooring, vinyl installations, and sports flooring compliant with BS 7044 and DIN 18032 standards.
Do you work outside Essex?
Yes, while based in Rochford and Colchester, we provide flooring solutions across London and the entire UK.
Can you handle large commercial projects?
Yes, we hold government contracts and have our own workforce to manage projects of all sizes efficiently.
Do you offer bespoke design options?
Yes, we create custom design carpets incorporating company logos and specific patterns for commercial clients.
Are your installers qualified?
All our fitters are trained in Health and Safety standards and carry necessary insurance certifications.
