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Custom Carpet Cleaning
5.0(
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Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Saunders arrived right on time and was courteous and professional. He performed with diligence. I am happy with his work. All carpets he cleaned now look brand new. I highly recommend Custom Carpet Cleaning."
Instiutue of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration
Call (959) 217-9897
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
92 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Empire Today - Hartford
3.9(
174
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Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very quick response to quotes, great carpet selection, polite and friendly staff, fast installation!"
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

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Recommended by83%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.

Deciding whether to clean or replace your carpet depends on its condition and age. If cleaning no longer resolves issues, it's time to consider a replacement. Key signs that you need to replace your carpet include:

  • Stains that are impossible to remove.

  • A persistent smell that lingers even after cleaning.

  • An increase in allergy symptoms.

  • The age of the carpet. Most manufacturers state that carpets should last about 10 years with proper care.

When cleaning is no longer effective, you should replace the carpet with a new one or consider other flooring options like vinyl or laminate.

The complexity of installation depends on the type of flooring you choose and the level of expertise required to install it. While some materials, like vinyl or laminate, offer relatively straightforward installation processes suitable for DIY enthusiasts, others, such as natural stone or hardwood, often require professional assistance from a flooring company to ensure proper fitting and longevity.

Some flooring companies recycle old carpet after replacing it. The broader flooring industry has been moving toward recycling more carpet material. However, whether an individual carpet gets recycled is up to the flooring company that removes it. When gathering quotes for new flooring in your area, ask each company about removal options and what they do with the material.

On average, installing carpet costs between $3 and $11 per square foot, depending on factors like the carpet material, style, and labor rates in your area. Sometimes, installers will include carpet removal in these costs, so if you don’t have any carpet to remove, you can save time and spend less money on labor.

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