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A&RCustomFlooring, LLC
5.0(
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Install

Serving Felton, 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%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Cali Power Washing, Inc.
4.6(
531
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Felton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cali Power Washing did a very professional job, they were on time, reviewed everything before beginning, pricing was reasonable, reviewed work after completion, completed in their estimated time frame and cleaned up upon completion. I would use them again and recommend them if asked."
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power washing house
Power washing
Power washing
Power washing

+16

Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MPGOLD Cleaning
5.0(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Felton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn’t be happier with the cleaning service! She did an exceptional job from start to finish. My home looks and smells amazing, and every room was cleaned with so much attention to detail. It’s clear that she takes pride in her work, and it definitely shows. Professional, thorough, reliable, and worth every penny. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for top-quality cleaning services. I’ll definitely be booking again! And the carpet cleaning exceptional!!"
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+69

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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M.B. Fresh Start
4.6(
7
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Felton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

M.B. Fresh Start, We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time2 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
The cleaning company
5.0(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Felton, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

\n\nDedicated and detail-oriented Housekeeper with over 5 years of professional housekeeping experience maintaining private residences and ensuring exceptional cleanliness, organization, and presentation. Skilled in deep cleaning, laundry care, inventory management, and caring for high-end furnishings and delicate household items. Known for discretion, trustworthiness, efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness

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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

DIY is possible for small areas. Professional installation ensures proper stretching and a polished finish.

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, 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.

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. 

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