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A&RCustomFlooring, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Robert is the best when it comes to carpet installs and repairs. I used him on numerous occasions and will continue to use. His expertise is what you are paying for. He is the guy you want to call for your carpet jobs!!!"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Jumbo Soft Wash
New to Angi

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

My name is James (Jim they call me) \nI have been do this for 13 years and I’m on every job. I take so much pride in my business and my work. We travel 50 miles. I/we do a professional job and we do above and over we don’t leave until you’re satisfied. Why you should choose me we are insured and we just invested in $50,000 worth of new equipment which is all paid for that’s why we can give you a great price and did I say I love what I’m doing.

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Bob's Carpet Cleaning
4.8(
104
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Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He always finds a way to meet our schedule, he is friendly and professional and he makes our carpets look new again. In a few years, we'll probably pull the carpets out for hard-wood, but until then, he's the only person we'll call!"
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Avoid placing carpet in the bathroom or the kitchen. After all, moisture is no friend to carpeting. Beyond that, it’s down to personal preference. Some people dislike when a garage or basement features carpet, but others enjoy it.

Many DIYers and pros start installing flooring in the middle of a room to ensure a balanced, symmetrical layout, especially when using tiles or planks. This process is particularly helpful in odd-shaped rooms because it allows you to create a centerline from which to work. Beginning in the center will enable you to work toward the edges so the final layout feels intentional and centered, even if the walls aren’t perfectly square.

The costs range from $3 to $10 per square foot, depending on the carpet type, labor, and subfloor preparation.

Carpeting has a few benefits on stairs in addition to being a cost-effective floor covering. It absorbs sound, dampening footsteps. It also provides additional traction, which is especially important if you install linoleum floors, epoxy flooring, or any other floor covering that can become slippery if you’re wearing socks. Therefore, carpets can help prevent slips. 

Yes, carpets should be replaced after a house fire or significant smoke damage, even if they appear undamaged. Smoke, soot, particulates, and chemicals can penetrate deep into the carpet fibers and padding, making complete removal a complicated and time-consuming process. If water was used to extinguish the fire, it can also soak through the carpet and padding, creating a risk of mold and mildew growth. Due to these challenges and potential health risks, replacing the carpet is the safest and most effective solution.

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