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DC77 Services, Inc.
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Carpet - Install

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Dave Cotton , Flooring Consultant , in partnership with Empire Today LLC, can offer you access to volume pricing from the #1 Specialty Carpet and Flooring company in the USA.\nYou can view samples of quality carpet and flooring in your own home at your convenience!\nCarpet, vinyl plank, hardwood, laminate and more are available , at both advertised, and unadvertised value add reduced pricing !\nNext day install, and financing available.\nBook an appointment through Dave Cotton, and get an additional $300 off PLUS the best deal on beautiful flooring from Empire Today!

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hemraa-Coughlin
New to Angi
Carpet - Install - For Business

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1966

Free estimates

Warranties offered

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.\n\n\n

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Response time4 days
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Handy Hands
New to Angi
Carpet - Install

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Hi neighbor! My name is Ryan, and I’ve been working as a handyman for the past 5 years, building on a wide range of hands-on experience along the way. I take pride in delivering quality work and making sure every job is completed the right way—no shortcuts, no loose ends.\nWhen you invite someone into your home, trust matters. I focus on clear communication, attention to detail, and making sure your vision is fully brought to life. No task is left unfinished, and no concern goes unaddressed.

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EnerGreen Carpet Cleaning
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I had tried everything to get rid of pet stains on my carpeting. I wasn’t sure if anyone could get rid of them but I decided to give EnerGreen a try. They were courteous and professional and I was ecstatic to see the stains gone after they finished. I would recommend them without hesitation."
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

No, thick carpet padding isn’t necessarily better than thinner padding. The appropriate padding thickness will depend on the type of carpet and the amount of foot traffic in the area. 

For example, thick padding works well in low-traffic areas, like bedrooms, where you have soft and plush carpeting. However, thick carpet padding can damage low-pile carpet, which is used in the busiest parts of your home (like hallways and entryways). For that reason, it’s best to use thinner, heavier padding underneath carpet in high-traffic areas.

It's best to wait until the newly installed carpet has fully settled and dried before moving furniture back into the room. Your carpet installation professionals can provide guidance on the recommended wait time based on factors such as the type of carpet and adhesive used. Moving furniture back in too soon could damage the carpet or affect its adherence to the floor.

You can save money on labor costs by removing your old carpet before the professionals come in to install the new carpet. Just make sure to clear it with your contractor ahead of time. You might also be able to cut costs by buying carpet at certain times of year when it’s less expensive. These periods include late December to mid-January and late spring to early summer.

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.

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.

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