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Top-Rated Carpet stretching pros in Chicago - Updated Nov 2026

J & W Carpet Service
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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Credit card accepted

"Wayne came day after I called. Did an amazing job of stretching and cleaning my 50-year-old white carpet. It looks brand new. Also installed new carpeting in my hall. He was very considerate and respectful. He replaced the furniture and made sure I was completely satisfied. I highly recommend him."
Response time1 hour
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr Carpet Shop at Home
4.9(
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"A great experience from first contact through installation. We’d already gotten a low-ball estimate from a local decorators “carpet guy” who disappeared when we needed him. Not going to lie, a bit of sticker shock but we’re sure the carpet quality is first rate & the company will be there if we need them in the future."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Exposition Carpet
4.8(
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I've used Exposition Carpeting for more than 20 years now.  They have an excellent selection and are extremely helpful, and their prices are reasonable.  When our basement flooded last year, we had wanted to get the same carpeting that had been ruined in the flood, but it was discontinued.  They were SO helpful in poring over books and helping us find something very similar.  There was a miscommunication among their staff which caused our order to be somewhat delayed, but that was the first time I'd had anything less than a stellar experience with them. 
I highly recommend them.  They also have a great "remnant room" with great prices if you're looking to carpet smaller rooms."
Urban Exotics Cherry-Russet
Light and Medium Traditional
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Shaw Laminate - Natural Splendor
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Exposition Flooring Design Center, Inc.
New to Angi
Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a premier carpet and flooring store in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. We offer a large range of goods including carpeting, area rugs, hardwood flooring, laminate, stone, carpet tile and more. We carry both residential and commercial goods. We can provide, fabricate, and install all your flooring needs, whether it be a small area rug, an entire house, a film set, apartment stairs or hallways, or even an entire theatre! \n \nTake a look at our our gallery and our Instagram for pictures of jobs we've done and some area rugs we carry. Stock changes constantly, so come by today to see what we have. You can get information about style and color or browse through room scenes to get an idea of which products you would like to use in our gallery. If you don't see what you want, chances are we can find it. Give us a call or send an email to give us more information.

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Carpet Stretching FAQs, answered by experts

While it may not always be ideal, you can fix a squeaky floorboard without removing the carpet. Pros use specialized carpet screws and drive them through the carpet into the subfloor, securing floorboards. They may also use nails instead of screws if they suspect the pile will get caught in the screw. While some types of carpet will hide the screws and nails, a low-pile carpet may not.

Patching your carpet in damaged areas or using an industry-grade cleaner on urine spots can help remove stains and scents from your carpet. If odors linger, leave baking soda on the area overnight (dry), then vacuum it up in the morning.

Carpet tiles are less expensive than traditional carpet. The average cost of carpet installation is $1,800, or $3 to $11 per square foot. In comparison, carpet tiles cost $2.50 to $11 apiece and can often be bought in bulk cartons. Since you can more easily DIY carpet tiles, you may be able to save on installation costs, too.

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.

If you live in a region with high humidity, carpet bubbling can occur regularly. A dehumidifier can help keep your carpet flat during the most humid months.

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