Do buyers prefer carpet or laminate?

• <div>What a buyer prefers usually depends on the home’s layout and which material fits the current aesthetic. The local real estate market can also dictate these desires to some extent, as do the buyer’s personal preferences. With that said, laminate can increase the resale value of a home by a tiny bit, whereas carpet does not. Hardwood increases the resale value by the highest amount.</div>

Should flooring installers be certified or licensed?

• <div>When it comes to flooring installers, licensing laws vary from state to state. Even if your state doesn’t require your flooring installer to have a license, your municipality or city might, so it’s a good idea to check with your town before getting started. Be sure to check our <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to review the local general contractor guidelines. Hiring an unlicensed flooring installer could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:<ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</li></ul>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

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Last update on September 14, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Did a solid and flawless job installing stair runner carpeting. Price was very reasonable.
Fuentes Flooring & Services Corp
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Reviewed in July 2025
Prompt and excellent service. We had been looking for a long time for a local carpet company to install a stair runner rug over our wooden stairs, but we were unable to find a local company that either performed this service, or had the sort of runner rug which we wanted. Finally, we ordered a...
Fuentes Flooring and Services Corp
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Reviewed in July 2024
We recently had new floors installed on the second floor of our home by National Floors Direct, and we couldn't be happier with the entire experience. From the start, making an appointment online was simple, and the representative we spoke with assured us they would beat any quote by 15%. A...
National Floors Direct Inc
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Reviewed in November 2023
They were very professional, their customer service is excellent. My carpets look like new. They were quick and efficient. I would definitely hire them again.
Squeaky Clean
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Reviewed in February 2022
The owner is very professional and his carpet cleaning was amazing. He was able to remove pet hair and most importantly pet stains from my carpet that I thought were never coming out. 10 out of 10 recommend. I will be booking this company again.
Flemming's Cleaning & Floor Care
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Reviewed in January 2022
During the holidays, I had a get-together, and a guest dropped a bottle of wine on the marble floor. The bottle shattered, and the spillover reached my carpet. I tried all remedies to clean my carpet. I went as far as to rent a cleaning machine, to no avail. I was recommended Mr. Home Cleaning,...
Mr. Homes Cleaning Florida
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Reviewed in October 2021
Alex responded very quick and his quote is very reasonable. After comparing with several quotes, we went with him and the job was done the next day. Very fast and professional. I would recommend anyone who needs a carpet installation.
RA Contractor Flooring
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Reviewed in August 2021
Great Job! Very detail and professional installation.
Mounting Angel
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Reviewed in June 2021
My go to carpet and uphol cleaner! I am a repeat customer and will continue to use their excellent services that I can rely on for my furniture and antique rugs as well as all of my wool area rugs. What I love most is that they pick up and deliver!!!
Mainstreet Cleaning & Restoration, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2021
The service went very well. My carpet looks brand new. I highly recommend the Kings of Steem.
Kings of Steem, LLC
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jerezservicescorp

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Serving Orlovista, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

"Alex arrived as scheduled, quoted the job, and completed the work within 3 hours. He was very thorough, and very attentive to every detail. We can't beleive that we got our carpet stretched within 48 hours of our initial inquiry. Great job!"

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Flaco's Flooring, Inc.

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Serving Orlovista, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Flaco's Flooring, Inc., is a family owned and operated business established in 2005 with well over 16 years of experience in the industry. We specialize in carpeting installations, repairs, stretching and refastening. We service Lake, Orange, Seminole and Volusia counties. We take pride in providing exceptional work and service on every project at competitive prices. We work with honesty, integrity and diligence this has helped us to build a strong reputation for customer satisfaction. Call us today to see why we are the best company for your project!

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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Carpet installation costs include carpet type (material, weave), room size, subfloor preparation, and labor costs. Getting multiple quotes provides a clearer picture of expected expenses.

What a buyer prefers usually depends on the home’s layout and which material fits the current aesthetic. The local real estate market can also dictate these desires to some extent, as do the buyer’s personal preferences. With that said, laminate can increase the resale value of a home by a tiny bit, whereas carpet does not. Hardwood increases the resale value by the highest amount.

It is normal to glue carpet down, though it’s not the only or the most popular method of installing carpet. Modern techniques include tack strips and stretching the carpet, but you might still find glued carpet in older homes or a home with a DIY’d past. Removing a glued-down carpet will be harder compared to other methods of installation.

When it comes to flooring installers, licensing laws vary from state to state. Even if your state doesn’t require your flooring installer to have a license, your municipality or city might, so it’s a good idea to check with your town before getting started. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines.

Hiring an unlicensed flooring installer could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.

As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:

The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi

Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.

Depending on carpet type and labor, costs range from $3 to $12 per square foot.

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