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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 Vista, 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 rate94%
5 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 Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. They did an amazing job cleaning the carpeting in my sister's apt. I never thought it was possible to get the stains out of her carpeting. I would highly recommend that you hire Gary and his son Gary for your project."
03 Carpet Cleaning
1
02 The Best System For The Best Results
03 Carpet Cleaning
2

+7

Response time9 hrs
107 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Carpeteria Carpet One Floor & Home
Carpeteria Carpet One Floor & Home
5.0(
11
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Carpet - Install

Serving Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I visited the Morena location. Gary was very helpful and professional. He helped me to select my new carpet and tile. He explained the Carpet One installation system. I was very happy with the whole process. I highly reccomend Carpeteria Carpet One."
Bedroom
Dining/Kitchen
Staircase
Dining/Living Room
Recommended by54%of homeowners
Avatar for Xtreme Cleaning
Xtreme Cleaning
4.6(
150
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jimmy was responsive, very knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He pointed out the difficult spots and spent extra time on them. Our 26-year old carpets turned out great."
Restorative cleaning
Pet urine
After cleaning heavy urine deosits
Tile grout countertop
Travertine exterior

+20

Response time11 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for SD ProCarpet Cleaning
SD ProCarpet Cleaning
5.0(
9
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"SD Carpet Cleaning did a thorough cleaning of my carpet. Daniel took care to put everything back in order, too. It was a great experience and I will have them back to do my carpets again when they need it."
Tile and Grout Cleaning
Tile and Grout Cleaning
Tile and Grout Cleaning
Tile and Grout Cleaning
Tile and Grout Cleaning

+6

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Empire Today - San Diego
Empire Today - San Diego
3.7(
172
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Carpet - Install

Serving Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The salesman Luke was very professional. The contractors that were used to install the flooring tried to short cut the installation process towards the end but was caught. If I use Empire Carpet in the future I will be specific in telling the salesman what my expectations are of the installation contractors."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

91 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Fausto Construction
Fausto Construction
5.0(
98
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a small job where carpeting needed to be installed in the hallway. I had the carpet and padding. Contacted Fausto Construction. Saul reached out to me within 24 hrs. Came by two days later, submitted quote and three days later the carpet was installed and looks amazing. Customer service was excellent both from Saul and his team. I will definitely reach out to Fausto Construction for future projects. Thank you Saul for making this project so easy for me."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mexi Maids LLC
5.0(
8
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Vista, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to Mexi Maids Cleaning! We take pride in the quality of our work and the satisfaction we bring to each and every customer! We are known for or detail obsession, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!\n

Deep Oven Cleaning
Deep Oven Cleaning
Oven deep cleaning
Residential house keeping
Residential house keeping

+3

Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

In most cases, you do not need to put padding or underlayment under carpet tiles. Unlike traditional carpet, which requires a separate pad, carpet tiles are designed to be installed directly onto a firm subfloor like plywood, concrete, or tile. Many carpet tiles come with a built-in underlay and attach with peel-and-stick adhesive, double-sided carpet tape, or glue. For a more comfortable, cushioned feel, especially in residential settings, you can opt for padded carpet tiles that have a thicker underlay attached. While it's generally not recommended to install a separate pad, a compact underlayment might be used in some situations, though this typically requires professional installation. An acoustic underlay may also be considered in commercial spaces or multi-level homes where noise reduction is a priority.

When it comes to flooring installers, licensing laws vary from state to state. Even if your state doesn’t require your flooring installer to have a license, your municipality or city might, so it’s a good idea to check with your town before getting started. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines. 

Hiring an unlicensed flooring installer could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. 

As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:

  • The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check

  • Required to have applicable state and local licenses

  • Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review

  • Paying to advertise their services

  • Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi

Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.

What a buyer prefers usually depends on the home’s layout and which material fits the current aesthetic. The local real estate market can also dictate these desires to some extent, as do the buyer’s personal preferences. With that said, laminate can increase the resale value of a home by a tiny bit, whereas carpet does not. Hardwood increases the resale value by the highest amount.

It’s a good idea to install a rug pad under the carpet for your stairs. To make the pad fit, you’ll need to cut one section for each stair tread that’s about one inch narrower than the stair runner so that it won’t be visible once the carpet is installed on top.

You can save money on labor costs by removing your old carpet before the professionals come in to install the new carpet. Just make sure to clear it with your contractor ahead of time. You might also be able to cut costs by buying carpet at certain times of year when it’s less expensive. These periods include late December to mid-January and late spring to early summer.

The Vista, CA homeowners’ guide to carpet installation

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