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Avatar for Empire Today - Chicago
Empire Today - Chicago
3.4(
358
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For Business

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"While installing the carpet,the installers scraped a bit of the freshly painted room( it was tight working conditions).They let me know right away instead of not saying anything. I was very impressed with that as well as the install and the time it took."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

679 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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DC77 Services, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Carpet - Install

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Crystal Bleu Clean
5.0(
8
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a very good job. They were on time and very professional. They explained everything to us and we were very pleased with the service. They had an excellent pricing and customer service. I would recommend them to all."
Before, Midway and After photo of heavily soiled carpet.
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Cleaningaholic
5.0(
6
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"I had such a huge mess & Keyanna came in and gave me such a relief feeling when it smelled and looked so clean! I didn’t have time nor felt so great to do it myself & trusted her in getting my house cleaned and I will def have her come again as my person to trust that the job will get done! Thank you for your great work!"
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, carpet tiles are easy to install—even if you don’t have much DIY experience. In fact, the simple installation process is one of the main reasons that people choose carpet tiles over traditional carpet. Since carpet tiles come in individual squares, they aren’t as heavy or awkward to install as regular carpet. Plus, you don’t need specialized equipment (like knee kickers or carpet stretchers) when installing carpet tiles.

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.

If you have a dark carpet and are going for a lighter look, you should replace it, rather than dyeing, since you can only go darker with dye. If your stains are too heavy to mask with carpet dye or the carpet is more than 10 years old, you should also consider replacing it.

Carpeting has a few benefits on stairs in addition to being a cost-effective floor covering. It absorbs sound, dampening footsteps. It also provides additional traction, which is especially important if you install linoleum floors, epoxy flooring, or any other floor covering that can become slippery if you’re wearing socks. Therefore, carpets can help prevent slips. 

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.

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