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B & M Flooring
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Serving Sheffield, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Our mission at B & M Flooring is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! B & M Flooring stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clay's Cleaning Service
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Serving Sheffield, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had to have what was my parents house cleaned after my dads passing and putting my mom in assisted living. The house was dirty after getting it empty from the estate sale . When I came back later that day the home smelled clean, and was spotless! Wow what a great job!"
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avalos home remodeling and Flooring
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Serving Sheffield, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was awesome.. very respectful was careful with our home and picked up after himself.. we had kitchen and bedroom floors installed and he got them done in a mannerly time sooner than he first quoted! I am so in love with my floors .. Thanks Avalos for your wonderful service a beautifully work."
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on carpet type, labor rates, and additional services like padding or transitions.

Yes, you can negotiate the purchase price of new carpet. You may also be able to negotiate installation costs or other fees in addition to the per-foot pricing of the carpet itself. You may have better luck negotiating with an independent retailer (as opposed to a big-box store), as they may have more discretion in pricing, but it’s always worth asking.

While it is possible to install carpet yourself, it is a challenging DIY project that requires precise measurement, proper cutting skills, and knowledge of correct installation techniques. The process involves multiple steps, including removing old flooring, installing underlayment and tack strips, and stretching the carpet to prevent wrinkles, which can take several days to complete.

Before starting, consider these factors:

  • Warranty: Many manufacturers' warranties are voided if the carpet is not installed by a professional.

  • Tools: You will need to buy or rent specialized equipment like a knee kicker, carpet stretcher, and seam roller.

  • Complexity: DIY installation is most suitable for simple, straightforward rooms. Projects involving stairs or floor vents are significantly more difficult.

  • Cost: While you can save on labor, the cost of tools plus the risk of expensive mistakes—which may require re-installation—can make hiring a professional more cost-effective in the long run.

Given the potential for errors, voided warranties, and the need for special tools, hiring a local carpet installer is often recommended to ensure the job is done correctly and safely.

No, it works best under synthetic carpets in high-traffic or moisture-prone areas. Avoid using moisture barrier padding under natural fiber carpets like wool, which need air circulation. The barrier can trap the moisture against natural fibers and cause problems. Also, you can skip it in low-risk areas like upstairs guest bedrooms, where the extra protection often isn't worth the added cost.

Experts advise that replacing carpeting can bring a 50% to 80% return on investment. However, new carpeting doesn’t necessarily add value to your overall home value. Because flooring value heavily depends on taste, it can be tricky to determine whether new carpet will increase your home sale price. Carpeting tends to be a renovation that increases overall comfort and aesthetics for your home, but it’s not a big factor in value.

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