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National Rug Cleaners
4.9(
64
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving New Castle, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My carpet has a stain that few others tried to remove and couldnt, national rug cleaners and Lior took it as a passion project and cleaned it!! All with a decent price and a ands m smile"
Handmade Repair
Oriental Rugs
Handmade Rug Weaving Repair
Handmade Fringes
Handmade Fringes

+6

Response time10 hrs
158 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Team Excellence Services
4.9(
41
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving New Castle, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Wilbert Owens at Team Excellence for all your carpet cleaning needs. Wilbert cleaned my carpets quickly and beautifully.....he was always looking things over to do the best job possible. Wilbert is a very kind, fair, conscientious and professional businessman and cleaner. I will definitely use him again!!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
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FC Flooring LLC
New to Angi
Carpet - InstallCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving New Castle, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At FL Flooring LLC we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Installing carpet tile takes a pro a few hours per room, while experienced DIYers may take a little longer. However, that does not factor in the time needed to remove the old carpet. Also, if there are issues with the subfloor, fixing it will add to the overall time it takes to complete the installation.

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.

While not always required, experts recommend removing baseboards before removing old carpet and installing a new one. This practice leads to a smoother process and a cleaner, more professional-looking finish. Removing the baseboards allows for a seamless carpet installation without the risk of damaging either the carpet or the trim. It also provides a good opportunity to repaint or stain the baseboards and inspect the underlying wall for any issues. If you prefer a quicker option, you can carefully cut the old carpet along the edge of the baseboards, but this may result in a less polished installation for the new carpet.

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.

Carpet installers use furniture sliders or blankets to protect your furniture during the installation process. They handle each piece with care to minimize the risk of damage. Additionally, they may employ techniques such as lifting and shifting furniture rather than dragging it across the floor to prevent scratches or other marks. If you have particularly delicate or heavy items that need to be moved, discuss special handling with the installers beforehand.

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