Price to outsource cockpit carpet?

[NiceGuyEddie]

Back in 2005, per a forum recommendation, I used outdoor carpet tape instead of the 3M spray. Of course, masking was not required for the over-spray when using the tape. I used the 3M spray for one section, so I can say the carpet tape was easier. Unfortunately, the carpet tape is now dry and crusty, and the the carpet is coming off all over the place.

For a neater look, I made smaller carpet pieces around the 3/4" tubes, behind the seats & towards the door latch area. I now think this was a mistake, because a lot of the edges are fraying.

I'm getting to the age where it's tough to bend my body to get around the footwells, and I wonder if I should pay a professional to re-do the whole carpet. I can remove the steering wheel, doors, and even the dead pedal.

I'm just looking for a good quality boat carpet with some edging along the top of the footwells. Anybody have any idea what this would cost?

[CDXXVII]

Eddie

Call Thomas Hansen. He did an amazing job on my Mk4 and was really reasonable. I do not remember much about cost and it was 5 years ago. Pretty sure labor only for installing carpet in the cockpit was $400 not including materials. He does great work. Hopefully the contact info. is correct. Let me know if not and I will follow up.

Auto Interior Restoration
548 Mary Ann Dr (190th Street)
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
United States

(310) 739-1957

[GoDadGo]

I'm installing the carpet in my car this weekend; however, it isn't the stuff supplied by Factory Five.
I'm using 20 OZ Bass Boat Carpet which I've used before and it holds up for many years.
In addition, I'm using the glue for that carpet which is messy, but lasts.
Consider using this carpet when you pick a shop.

https://www.bassboatseats.com/collections/bass-boat-carpet

[NiceGuyEddie]

Swell - I was actually expecting about $1200 for the job.

I don't have a rolled cockpit edge and the rear cockpit wall doesn't push back. Once you pull the carpet out, I can't imagine anyone stuffing an edge back in and I wonder how a carpet guy would do it?

[Jetfuel]

Is your carpet in bad shape or just the edges fraying?
If only serging of the edges is needed remember that to keep a tight fit and not have the carpet stick up you need about 1/4 to 3/8" cut from the edges to allow for the serging of the carpet which in many cases eliminates the frayed edges.
Any interior shop should be able to do the serging if that is all is needed.

Jet