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Five Star Flooring USA, Inc.
4.5(
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Carpet - Install

Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"The gentleman that scheduled salesman appointment with samples and measured was wonderful. The salesman that visited my home was very knowledgeable and so helpful. The installation was scheduled quickly. The team that installed the vinyl planks and carpet were outstanding. Highly recommend this company!"
Living Room
Bed Room
Vinyl PLank
Our Work - Vinyl Plank
Ceramic shower

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Response time1 day
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
Zoe Morgan
New to Angi
Carpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hi, I’m Zoe! If you have a growing to-do list around the house, a yard that needs some love, or general maintenance tasks you just haven’t found the time for, I’m here to help.\nI’ve been a "jack of all trades" since my teenage years, taking on a wide variety of odd jobs and building a robust, hands-on skill set over the years. Because I’ve spent a lifetime learning how things work—and how to fix them when they don't—I offer a level of versatility that saves you the hassle of hiring multiple different contractors.\nWhether you need routine preventative maintenance to protect your investment, a quick repair, detailed cleaning, or seasonal lawn care, I approach every project with problem-solving grit and sharp attention to detail. No job is too small, and I pride myself on being reliable, efficient, and transparent from start to finish.

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Two Sisters and a Mop
4.6(
25
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Cottondale, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication,\nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best\nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look\nforward to earning your business!You can go to our Facebook page to view before and after photos of some of our jobs we have over twenty years of experience of cleaning homes specializing in the needs and details of a customer. To make sure to meet all their expectations and cleaning needs are met. We'll take the extra time to talk with them. To ensure that every detail is taken care of when it comes to the cleaning of their homes.\nThere are other companies that have the same name i have noticed, but if you will look at the location of those companies you will see they are different than mine. So please do not confuse their reviews with My reviews here in the Georgia area.

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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

It is not recommended to install or stretch a carpet without a power stretcher. Skipping essential tools like a power stretcher and a knee kicker will likely result in an improper installation, leaving you with wrinkles, creases, and an unappealing final look. While a knee kicker can provide some limited stretching for thinner carpets, it is not a proper substitute. Attempting to stretch a carpet by hand or with homemade tools can also shorten its lifespan. For the best results, you should buy or rent a stretcher. If you do not want to use a stretcher, it is better to hire a professional for the installation.

Installing carpet padding is mostly a matter of measuring the room and cutting the carpet pad to size with a utility knife. You can save some money on carpet installation costs by doing it yourself. Before installing the carpet padding, you should install the tack strips around the room’s perimeter and prepare the subfloor by cleaning and making any necessary repairs. Then, unroll the carpet pad and cut sections as needed. Staple the carpet pad to the subfloor along the edges, leaving the tack strips exposed.

The average cost to install new flooring is around $3,162, with a typical price range between $1,530 and $4,860. On a per-square-foot basis, you can expect to pay an average of $3 to $22, including installation. Several factors influence the total price, including the flooring material, project size, geographic location, and any special features. Material choice is a significant cost driver; vinyl plank, linoleum, and carpet are on the lower end ($3 to $7 per square foot), while stone, tile, and hardwood are more expensive, with hardwood reaching up to $22 per square foot. Prices can also vary by region, and installing flooring on stairs will add to the cost, typically ranging from $11 to $160 per step.

Nylon carpet is widely considered one of the most durable and longest-lasting options, typically lasting 12 to 15 years. Its durability comes from its high resistance to wear, tear, stains, fading, and abrasions. It also resists liquid spills, insects, mold, and mildew, making it ideal for high-traffic areas like living rooms and hallways. For even greater longevity, frieze or Berber carpets are excellent choices that can last up to 20 to 25 years.

Beyond the material, a carpet's construction is key to its durability. Low-pile carpets with short, tight loops hold up better against wear than high-pile options. As a synthetic material, nylon is available in a vast range of colors and styles and often feels remarkably soft.

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