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David Scott Lofton Contractors, LLC
New to Angi
Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For Business

Serving Malcolm, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

David Scott Lofton Contractors LLC is a family owned business completely dedicated to client satisfaction. All of our team members are punctual and knowledgeable, helping make us some of the most trusted contractors in the industry. We’ve come a long way since our founding in 1995, but the leading operating values behind our services, to work with integrity in order to provide high-quality services to our clients, remain unchanged.

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Ques Eco Express
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Malcolm, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ques Eso Express were outstanding. They contacted immediately after I posted a need for services. A date was quickly set and an estimate given to cost. They arrived on the property on time, a work began quickly. So professional in their approach. Such wonderful people to work with. I would give them my highest recommend and can already anticipate using their company again in the future. They brought the sofa back with their professional service, carpets and area rug were cleaned and the entire house looked better. I highly recommend that you seriously consider Ques Eso for all of your needs."
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Rooted West LLC
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Malcolm, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work ethic. I allowed him to make a few suggestions that work out beautifully. He goes above and beyond to make my projects absolutely amazing. I can’t say enough about how pleased I was with Brian’s ability to do just about everything that was needed even redesigned my pool house and landscape surrounding. Even though it wasn’t listed on my project list he managed to get squirrels out of my attic. To which I will forever be grateful. Brian checks all the boxes on my satisfaction list."
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Jamarcus Kirksey Carpet Cleaning Service - Accueil Facebook
New to Angi
Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Malcolm, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Family owned and operated, Top to Bottom Cleaning is the premier company for all your cleaning needs. With over 11 years of experience in all aspects of cleaning we leave your house sparkling from top to bottom. We specialize in carpet and upholstery cleaning, one time and recurring Maid services, as well as Covid specific disinfection services. Call us for a free quote today! \n\n$25 trip fee if it is out of coverage area

Response time2 days
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

No, thick carpet padding isn’t necessarily better than thinner padding. The appropriate padding thickness will depend on the type of carpet and the amount of foot traffic in the area. 

For example, thick padding works well in low-traffic areas, like bedrooms, where you have soft and plush carpeting. However, thick carpet padding can damage low-pile carpet, which is used in the busiest parts of your home (like hallways and entryways). For that reason, it’s best to use thinner, heavier padding underneath carpet in high-traffic areas.

It is normal to glue carpet down, though it’s not the only or the most popular method of installing carpet. Modern techniques include tack strips and stretching the carpet, but you might still find glued carpet in older homes or a home with a DIY’d past. Removing a glued-down carpet will be harder compared to other methods of installation.

When installing carpeting on your steps, start at the top and work your way to the bottom. That way, you can easily control the carpet and create a better seal. This approach prevents the carpet from bunching up or creating wrinkles as you work. You’ll have better leverage over it as gravity helps guide it down each step.

Carpet padding costs an average of $510 to purchase and install in a 225-square-foot room. The price can range from as low as $170 to as much as $850, depending on the brand, the thickness, and the labor cost. Although carpet padding will increase the overall cost of carpet installation, it also helps the carpet hold up longer, reduces noise in the room, and provides more insulation.

New carpet installation offers warmth, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. It can improve indoor air quality by trapping dust particles and provides a sound-dampening effect, which is beneficial for creating quiet environments.

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