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Avatar for Coronado's Carpet Cleaning
Coronado's Carpet Cleaning
5.0(
13
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Israel and his team were beyond professional and left my 3 year old carpets AND sofas looking as close to new as possible. They were polite, efficient and also went out of their way to make sure this highly strung customer (it's me :) was happy. I would definitely recommend this business for any carpet cleaning needs."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moses’ Cleaning Service LLC
5.0(
25
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Moses Cleaning Service LLC provides professional carpet, upholstery, tile & grout, hardwood floor, and janitorial cleaning services in the Bay Area. IICRC-certified, insured, and experienced in residential and commercial cleaning. We use eco-friendly products and fast-drying low-moisture equipment. Serving San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Fremont, and San Francisco.

Tile& grout cleaning
Couch cleaning
Drape cleaning
Carpet cleaning
Tile cleaning

+10

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Moser Carpet Repairs, Inc.
5.0(
25
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The carpet in my apartment was in very much need of repair. The carpet was installed in 2005 and had started to show signs of rolling due to the poor installation. Moser Carpet Repair was able to remove 2 inches of excess carpet around the entire living room area of my 1 bedroom apartment. The excess carpet was the reason why the carpet was rolling and needed to be stretched. I'm very happy beyond words with the very professional and thorough job Moser Carpet Repair was able to provide. Brandon was very detailed with his estimate and worked with me in providing an estimate for my landlord for the carpet stretching. Brandon, was very informative about the process he would use to insure that all of my concerns would be handled. Also, Brandon was very flexible in scheduling the appointment and informing of what I had to do before the appointment. I highly recommend Brandon if you are ever in need of carpet repair of any type!"
Carpet Burn
Emmie
Shredded Carpet
Row Cut with Precision
All fiber on edge

+41

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Empire Today - San Francisco
Empire Today - San Francisco
3.6(
194
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Carpet - Install

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a great job on the work even though they had to come back because didn't have enough carpet for the job but really need to work on communication with the Customer and don't have the customer calling you back with no return call."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

371 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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HomeCore Property Services
5.0(
14
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wesley came over and helped me assemble two consoles and one buffet. He moved the furniture to the desired locations and cleaned everything up after. He was also well versed to work in a space with dogs since I had two pups in the house. I would highly recommend him!"
Fence repair
Fence repair
Fence repair
Fence repair
Paint

+48

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rubi Janitorial Services
5.0(
1
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality cleaning and janitorial services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Dirty carpet
Carpet cleaning
power washing
power washing
Floor wash

+6

Response time4 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

If you want your carpet to last as long as possible, then yes, you need to install carpet padding. Carpet padding creates a layer of protection between the back of your carpet and the floor beneath it, which decreases friction and reduces wear and tear. Aside from that, carpet padding also helps absorb noise and makes your carpet feel more comfortable underfoot.

Carpet tiles come with a preexisting adhesive backing, which means installing them is as simple as peeling off the paper and sticking them down where they need to go. In other words, no. You won’t need to purchase any separate glue to get your carpet squares situated. It’s already built into the carpet tile itself.

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.

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