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Spark & Shine Cleaning Services
New to Angi
Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Earlington, KY and surrounding areas

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Cleaning has always been a passion of mine. There's just something incredibly rewarding about transforming a space into one that feels fresh, welcoming, and stress-free. In fact, I'm the person my friends and family call when they need help cleaning, organizing, and/or bringing order to a space. \n\nFor me, Spark & Shine Cleaning Services is about more than cleaning. It's about helping other by creating spaces that bring comfort, peace, and joy. Whether you need ongoing residential cleaning, dependable office and commercial cleaning, move-in or move-out services or a one-time deep clean, I understand the importance of treating your space with care and respect as if it were my own. \n\nI look forward to helping you enjoy a cleaner space and a little more peace of mind.

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Tito Installation
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Earlington, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tito responded first thing in the morning and was able to come out and perform the work the same day. He was extremely conscientious and helpful - above and beyond. Work was done quickly and with highest quality."
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Christopher Rippy
New to Angi
Carpet - Install

Serving Earlington, KY and surrounding areas

👋 Welcome to Rippy’s Flooring!\nAt Ripp’s Flooring, we take pride in transforming houses into homes with quality flooring that lasts. With expert craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we specialize in installing hardwood, vinyl, laminate, tile, and carpet floors that fit your style and budget.\nWhether you’re renovating, building new, or just ready for a fresh look, we’re here to make the process simple, stress-free, and beautiful from start to finish.\nWe believe every floor tells a story — let’s make yours one you’ll love walking on every day.\n📞 Contact us today for a free estimate and let’s get started!

Martinz Cleaning
New to Angi
Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Earlington, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

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.

We Help You, LLC
New to Angi
Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Earlington, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We've established a solid reputation for quality work and outstanding results for residential, commercial and industrial cleaning services. We are locally owned and operated with over 7 years in the industry we are a up and coming company with the quality and experience you can trust. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual we work with. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Installing carpet padding is mostly a matter of measuring the room and cutting the carpet pad to size with a utility knife. You can save some money on carpet installation costs by doing it yourself. Before installing the carpet padding, you should install the tack strips around the room’s perimeter and prepare the subfloor by cleaning and making any necessary repairs. Then, unroll the carpet pad and cut sections as needed. Staple the carpet pad to the subfloor along the edges, leaving the tack strips exposed.

While it is possible to install carpet yourself, it is a challenging DIY project that requires precise measurement, proper cutting skills, and knowledge of correct installation techniques. The process involves multiple steps, including removing old flooring, installing underlayment and tack strips, and stretching the carpet to prevent wrinkles, which can take several days to complete.

Before starting, consider these factors:

  • Warranty: Many manufacturers' warranties are voided if the carpet is not installed by a professional.

  • Tools: You will need to buy or rent specialized equipment like a knee kicker, carpet stretcher, and seam roller.

  • Complexity: DIY installation is most suitable for simple, straightforward rooms. Projects involving stairs or floor vents are significantly more difficult.

  • Cost: While you can save on labor, the cost of tools plus the risk of expensive mistakes—which may require re-installation—can make hiring a professional more cost-effective in the long run.

Given the potential for errors, voided warranties, and the need for special tools, hiring a local carpet installer is often recommended to ensure the job is done correctly and safely.

The average cost to install new flooring is around $3,162, with a typical price range between $1,530 and $4,860. On a per-square-foot basis, you can expect to pay an average of $3 to $22, including installation. Several factors influence the total price, including the flooring material, project size, geographic location, and any special features. Material choice is a significant cost driver; vinyl plank, linoleum, and carpet are on the lower end ($3 to $7 per square foot), while stone, tile, and hardwood are more expensive, with hardwood reaching up to $22 per square foot. Prices can also vary by region, and installing flooring on stairs will add to the cost, typically ranging from $11 to $160 per step.

If the installer is unwilling to fix the problems and you’re not interested in seeking remediation, you could hide a visually unpleasant floor. This will only work if the floor is structurally sound and the only issue you have is the way it looks. The easiest way to do this is to use large area rugs. You can also paint the floor, although that’s a labor-intensive job if you want to go the DIY route.

You may get better coverage painting your baseboards if you do so before carpet is installed. The best course of action may be to attempt to paint them between having the old floor removed and the new floor laid, though this will render the room unusable for a period of time and may make the entire project a bit slower overall.

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