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Avatar for Nu-Way Systems Carpet Dyeing & Cleaning

Nu-Way Systems Carpet Dyeing & Cleaning

4.96(
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Nu-Way Systems Carpet Dyeing & Cleaning

4.96(
142
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers

"Keeping Your Home Healthy & Beautiful is Our Passion" Since 1981 homeowners & businesses throughout Northern Illinois have called on Nu-Way Systems Carpet Dyeing & Cleaning to provide the best in carpet cleaning & restoration, & upholstery cleaning services. Additional Services: Oriental & Area Rug Cleaning, Tile & Grout, R.V., Airplane, & Boat Interior, Fire Retardant Treatments, Side Match Color Blending

"I highly recommend Nu-Way Systems Carpet Dying and Cleaning. I have used them twice and both times I was extremely impressed with their thoroughness. They tested the fabric of my furniture before cleaning to prevent damage and did a fabulous job spot treating and cleaning the carpets. They are the best I have used!"

Denise P on June 2020

"Keeping Your Home Healthy & Beautiful is Our Passion" Since 1981 homeowners & businesses throughout Northern Illinois have called on Nu-Way Systems Carpet Dyeing & Cleaning to provide the best in carpet cleaning & restoration, & upholstery cleaning services. Additional Services: Oriental & Area Rug Cleaning, Tile & Grout, R.V., Airplane, & Boat Interior, Fire Retardant Treatments, Side Match Color Blending

"I highly recommend Nu-Way Systems Carpet Dying and Cleaning. I have used them twice and both times I was extremely impressed with their thoroughness. They tested the fabric of my furniture before cleaning to prevent damage and did a fabulous job spot treating and cleaning the carpets. They are the best I have used!"

Denise P on June 2020

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Universal Carpet Inc

4.93(
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Universal Carpet Inc

4.93(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Universal Carpet provides all types of flooring including hardwood, vinyl, laminate, carpeting, and refinishing of existing hardwood for homeowners in the greater Chicago area and western suburbs for over 30 years. With both in-store or shop at home, we carry 1000's of products from all leading manufacturers. Our excellent Angie's List reviews and our A+ Better Business Bureau rating show our commitment to "100% customer satisfaction".

"Excellent experience overall. Larry in sales was very helpful, Dawn in the office is great at communicating and scheduling. Our installers did an excellent job, you absolutely cannot see any seams or any flaws at all. I would definitely use them again in the future."

anne c on August 2021

Universal Carpet provides all types of flooring including hardwood, vinyl, laminate, carpeting, and refinishing of existing hardwood for homeowners in the greater Chicago area and western suburbs for over 30 years. With both in-store or shop at home, we carry 1000's of products from all leading manufacturers. Our excellent Angie's List reviews and our A+ Better Business Bureau rating show our commitment to "100% customer satisfaction".

"Excellent experience overall. Larry in sales was very helpful, Dawn in the office is great at communicating and scheduling. Our installers did an excellent job, you absolutely cannot see any seams or any flaws at all. I would definitely use them again in the future."

anne c on August 2021

The Carpet Guys LLC

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The Carpet Guys LLC

4.73(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Super Service Award winning company on Angi with over 50yrs of combined professional experience, The Carpet Guys are the flooring and carpet experts of southeast Michigan, servicing all of Metro Detroit, including Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties, respectively. As well as the Greater Chicagoland area and Toledo, Ohio. The Carpet Guys are also the proud recipients of the Better Business Bureaus (BBB) Torch Award for ethics in 2020 and 2023.

"Right from our first call to The Carpet Guys, to John coming over to measure and helping us pick out the right carpeting. To Dawn calling several times to work out a price. Then Simons crew coming over and doing an excellent job. They are very nice guys. They amaze me how fast they do their job. We really Love your company. We highly recommend this Company. Thank you Mark and Sue We also have a couple people that are going to be calling you for Carpeting. "

Sue S on September 2025

Super Service Award winning company on Angi with over 50yrs of combined professional experience, The Carpet Guys are the flooring and carpet experts of southeast Michigan, servicing all of Metro Detroit, including Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties, respectively. As well as the Greater Chicagoland area and Toledo, Ohio. The Carpet Guys are also the proud recipients of the Better Business Bureaus (BBB) Torch Award for ethics in 2020 and 2023.

"Right from our first call to The Carpet Guys, to John coming over to measure and helping us pick out the right carpeting. To Dawn calling several times to work out a price. Then Simons crew coming over and doing an excellent job. They are very nice guys. They amaze me how fast they do their job. We really Love your company. We highly recommend this Company. Thank you Mark and Sue We also have a couple people that are going to be calling you for Carpeting. "

Sue S on September 2025

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Advantage Kwik-Dry

4.78(
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Advantage Kwik-Dry

4.78(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our company was founded in 1992 by Mickey Bennett. Mickey founded Advantage Kwik-Dry, Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning with a promise to deliver the most outstanding experience possible with a service company. So far we have done just that.

"They were in and out in no time. They did a really good job on the carpets in 3 rooms. You can't beat the price! I even called them back to clean the duct work."

Celinda S on May 2018

Our company was founded in 1992 by Mickey Bennett. Mickey founded Advantage Kwik-Dry, Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning with a promise to deliver the most outstanding experience possible with a service company. So far we have done just that.

"They were in and out in no time. They did a really good job on the carpets in 3 rooms. You can't beat the price! I even called them back to clean the duct work."

Celinda S on May 2018

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WindowWorks Inc

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WindowWorks Inc

4.34(
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Customers say: Quality work
1996 years of experience

Beautifying Chicagoland One Home at a Time! ~Window Works has one mission: Creating happy customers. Our team will treat your home as our own to ensure you are thrilled with your window replacement project. We offer the latest in energy-efficient windows installed by our team of expert craftsmen who have installed thousands of windows throughout Chicagoland! Our customers choose us & recommend us to friends and family because of our premier value and reliability.

"They are still working on it and they dis a great job."

Bernard F on February 2022

Beautifying Chicagoland One Home at a Time! ~Window Works has one mission: Creating happy customers. Our team will treat your home as our own to ensure you are thrilled with your window replacement project. We offer the latest in energy-efficient windows installed by our team of expert craftsmen who have installed thousands of windows throughout Chicagoland! Our customers choose us & recommend us to friends and family because of our premier value and reliability.

"They are still working on it and they dis a great job."

Bernard F on February 2022

Amazing Carpet Cleaning

4.60(
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Amazing Carpet Cleaning

4.60(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated. In this business, you hear a lot of guarantees. Every carpet cleaning company out there guarantees his or her work. Well, I’ve got a guarantee for you.

Family owned & operated. In this business, you hear a lot of guarantees. Every carpet cleaning company out there guarantees his or her work. Well, I’ve got a guarantee for you.

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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Removing baseboards is not always necessary when removing carpet, but it can make the process smoother and yield better results. It allows for neater removal of the old carpet and better installation of the new one with a more professional-looking finish. However, if you're looking for a quicker and less invasive option, you can try carefully cutting the carpet near the baseboards and removing it. This approach might work if the baseboards are in good condition and you're not concerned about the quality of the installation.

The best underlayment for carpet on concrete is a sponge rubber underlayment. This type of carpet padding is durable enough to endure wear and tear on hard concrete yet soft enough to provide comfort underfoot. It also creates insulation from sound and temperature, providing warmth despite the concrete’s cold surface.

The cost to install carpet is $1,780 on average for 330 square feet, the size of an average living room. This cost could range from $200 to $5,000, depending on the amount of carpet, material, and type of carpet. 

If you need 500 square feet of carpet, it’ll cost $1,500 to $5,500, while 1,000 square feet of carpet costs $3,000 to $11,000. Polyester is one of the more affordable options, ranging from $1 to $3 per square foot. Wool is a more luxurious option, ranging from $4 to $20 per square foot. 

Yes, there are plenty of ways to lay stair carpet without grippers, such as carpet adhesive, magnetic flooring, or staples. Adhesive may be your best bet if you don’t want grippers, as it will most likely stick the best and cause the least amount of damage. However, if you’re looking for an easy fix, grippers are one of the best solutions you can purchase.

When choosing whether to install carpet in your home, consider the pros and cons of this change:

Pros

  • More affordable than laminate flooring

  • Gives the room a warmer feel

  • Softer on feet

  • Wide variety of textures and colors

  • Hides dirt easily

  • Faster and easier to install

Cons

  • Shows wear and tear more quickly than laminate flooring

  • Shows stains

  • Soaks up liquids

  • May not work well in some areas, such as a bathroom

  • Less durable than laminate flooring

  • Susceptible to water damage, mold, and mildew

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