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Avatar for Floor Coverings International
Floor Coverings International
4.9(
17
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I couldn’t be happier with my experience with Charles and the team at Floor Coverings International! From start to finish, they were absolutely amazing. Cheryl, their designer, made the entire process seamless—her expertise and keen eye for design helped me choose the perfect carpeting and vinyl plank flooring for my home. The installation team was not only incredibly skilled but also punctual, courteous, and super helpful throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently and paid attention to every detail, leaving no mess behind. Thanks to their outstanding work, my home looks completely transformed—almost like a brand-new house! If you’re looking for top-notch flooring, exceptional service, and a team that truly cares, I highly recommend Floor Coverings International. Thank you, Charles and team, for making this such a fantastic experience!"
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Kent M's Project
Jamie's Pilate Studio
Duane Sand Boat Project
before

+54

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for The Real Mccoy Carpet Cleaner
The Real Mccoy Carpet Cleaner
4.7(
573
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gary from The Real McCoy Carpet Cleaning did a fabulous job cleaning my 30 year old cream colored carpet. A previous carpet cleaner couldn't get it clean and said that I would have to get a new carpet. But Gary did a superb job and it looks great!"
03 Carpet Cleaning
1
02 The Best System For The Best Results
03 Carpet Cleaning
2

+7

Response time9 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Shamrock Carpet Cleaners
Shamrock Carpet Cleaners
5.0(
7
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had Shamrock Carpet Cleaners come out to clean my rugs and upholstery, and Carmen did a fantastic job. Everything looks and feels so fresh, like new. He was really professional, took his time, and made sure everything was done right. Iâ m super happy with the results and would definitely recommend Carmenâ s services."
Response time2 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Good Dawg Carpet Cleaning
Good Dawg Carpet Cleaning
5.0(
5
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great prices and excellent customer service. My carpet had quite a few stains and they removed them. Carpet looked brand new again!!! Will use them again in the future!!!"
Hallway Cleaning
Hallway 2
Rug and Upholstery
Carpet and Upholstery
Ready for Renting

+3

Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Cravens Carpet Cleaning LLC
Cravens Carpet Cleaning LLC
5.0(
3
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Did an excellent job and was efficient. I have pets and a toddler that dirty my carpets and when he was done every inch of my carpet was clean and my house spelled so nice. It looked like I just moved in when Iâ  ve been living in my house since 2019"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Fausto Construction
Fausto Construction
5.0(
98
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company and very transparent. Finished in a timely manner and showed up on time as well. I would recommend them to anyone who needs repairs or home improvement. Iâ m also going to contact them again when I need some more projects done."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Mexi Maids LLC
Mexi Maids LLC
4.8(
9
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My light gray sofa from Ikea is 5 years old and it had it's share of coffee and food stains. I hired Mexi Maids to steam cleaning it at my apartment. The guy did a great job, worked without making a mess and was most gracious. I would hire Mexi Maids again in a heartbeat because my sofa looks brand new! Very satisfied!"
Deep Oven Cleaning
Deep Oven Cleaning
Oven deep cleaning
Residential house keeping
Residential house keeping

+3

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

If you have a dark carpet and are going for a lighter look, you should replace it, rather than dyeing, since you can only go darker with dye. If your stains are too heavy to mask with carpet dye or the carpet is more than 10 years old, you should also consider replacing it.

Carpet is an effective natural insulator, so it will make a room slightly warmer than laminate. The material’s insulating properties also make carpeted rooms more efficient for temperature regulation.

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.

Carpet installers use furniture sliders or blankets to protect your furniture during the installation process. They handle each piece with care to minimize the risk of damage. Additionally, they may employ techniques such as lifting and shifting furniture rather than dragging it across the floor to prevent scratches or other marks. If you have particularly delicate or heavy items that need to be moved, discuss special handling with the installers beforehand.

There are a couple of color options to consider when installing carpet in high-traffic areas (like entrances and stairways). Medium-toned colors and patterned carpets can work well in these parts of your home because dirt and stains can blend in easily. Dark carpets will also conceal marks and spills, but they show lint and other light-colored debris. Consider a medium brown or tan for your high-traffic areas. Either way, it’s best to avoid paler shades, like white and cream, which get dirty easily.

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