Wool off the roll £15 psy · Remnants £9 psy · Family run since 1985
Wool stair runner fitted with brass stair rods Grey wool carpet fitted in a sitting room Close-up of a roll of cream wool carpet Carpet being finished on machinery at the Howkel mill Wool loop carpet fitted round a curved bottom stair Tartan carpet fitted on a landing
Made in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Wool carpets, made in our own mill. Since 1985.

We make 80/20 wool carpets at our Huddersfield mill and sell them straight from our shop. Proper wool at prices that make sense.

Wool from £9 psy Own fitters 15+ years Made in Yorkshire Family run 40 years
Straight from the mill

Proper carpet, fair price.

Good wool carpet has got expensive. We don't think it should be.

Because we make it ourselves at our Taylor Hill mill, there's no middle man. You get a real wool carpet at a sensible price, fitted by people who know it inside out.

Carpet, underlay, fitting and binding: it's all done in house.

Why our customers choose wool

Hard wearing on halls and stairs Soft and warm underfoot Looks good for years, not months Naturally flame resistant Made here in Yorkshire Family run since 1985
Our carpets

Three ways to carpet your home.

Every price is per square yard.

Most popular

Wool off the roll

£15psy

Our own 80/20 wool, cut to your room size. Built for busy family homes.

  • Made at our own mill
  • Fitted by our own fitters
Lower Viaduct Street shop →
Best value

Wool remnants

£9psy

End of roll pieces in the same wool quality. Perfect for bedrooms and small rooms.

  • Made at our own mill
  • Fitted by our own fitters
Lower Viaduct Street shop →
Crosland Moor shop

Vinyl & polypropylene

from£9

A full range of vinyl and polypropylene carpets, in stock and ready to go.

  • In stock, ready to go
  • Fitted by our own fitters
Crosland Moor shop →
Our work

All done in house.

From the mill to your stairs, one family business looks after the whole job.

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Our story

40 years of Howkel Carpets.

Raymond and Philip Howe started Howkel selling bound rugs on Huddersfield market. Today we're still family run, still making carpet, still in Huddersfield.

1985Started on Huddersfield market selling bound rugs
1990Mill shop opens on Lower Viaduct Street
1991We buy Taylor Hill mill and start making carpet
1993Second shop opens in Crosland Moor
TodaySame family, same mill, same two shops
How it works

Chosen, measured, fitted.

One

You choose

Come into the shop with rough room sizes and pick your colour and quality from real samples you can see and feel.

Two

We measure

Once you've picked your carpet, we come to your home and measure every room properly. Measuring is free in Huddersfield.

Three

We fit

Wool carpet needs the best underlay and proper fitting. Our own fitters, who have been with us for over 15 years, lay it right and tidy up after.

Reviews

What our customers say.

4.8★★★★★

Lower Viaduct Street, from 50 Google reviews

4.8★★★★★

Crosland Moor, from 33 Google reviews

“Can’t be beaten for price and quality of the carpets are just amazing!”

Google review · Lower Viaduct Street

“Helpful staff and good prices and carpets.”

Google review · Crosland Moor
FAQ

Good questions.

What does 80/20 wool mean?

The carpet is 80% wool and 20% nylon. The wool gives softness and warmth, and the nylon adds strength, so it wears really well.

Is measuring really free?

Yes, in Huddersfield. Once you've picked your carpet in the shop, we'll come out and measure up for free. If you're further afield, just ask.

Do you fit the carpet?

Yes. We use our own fitters, who have been with us for over 15 years. Wool carpet needs the best underlay and fitting to look good and last, so we don't hand it to anyone else.

What is a remnant?

A remnant is the end of a roll. It's the same wool quality at a lower price, and it's ideal for smaller rooms.

Where can I buy wool carpet in Huddersfield?

At our shop on Lower Viaduct Street, Huddersfield HD1 6BN. We make 80/20 wool carpet at our own Taylor Hill mill and sell it straight from the shop, from £15 per square yard off the roll or £9 per square yard for remnants.

How much does wool carpet cost?

Our 80/20 wool carpet is £15 per square yard off the roll, and wool remnants are £9 per square yard. Once you've picked your carpet, measuring in Huddersfield is free.

Do you make your own carpet?

Yes. We've made carpet at our Taylor Hill mill in Huddersfield since 1991. Because there's no middle man, you get real wool carpet at a sensible price.

Do you bind carpet for stairs?

Yes. We do binding in house, along with the carpet, underlay and fitting, so one team looks after your whole job from start to finish.

Do you fit carpets outside Huddersfield?

Yes. We fit anywhere within about four hours' drive of Huddersfield, roughly 200 miles. That covers all of Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Wakefield, Sheffield, York and Hull, plus Manchester, Lancashire, Liverpool, the North East, the Midlands and as far as London. There's a travel charge for fitting outside Huddersfield, so just ask us for a price.

Which shop should I visit?

For wool carpets, visit Lower Viaduct Street. For vinyl and polypropylene carpets, visit our Crosland Moor shop.

Visit us

Come and see the carpets.

Wool carpets

Lower Viaduct Street

60 Lower Viaduct Street
Huddersfield HD1 6BN

01484 425422
Mon – Fri
9:00 – 4:30
Saturday
9:30 – 3:30
Sunday
Closed
Get directions
Vinyl & polypropylene

Crosland Moor

7 Old Field Street, Crosland Moor
Huddersfield HD4 5AJ

01484 559587
Mon, Tue, Fri
9:00 – 4:30
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
9:30 – 4:30
Saturday
10:00 – 3:30
Sunday
Closed
Get directions
Visit the shop

Ready for a new carpet?

Bring your rough room sizes into the shop, pick your carpet, and we'll come out and measure up.

Call 01484 425422