Does a room have to be empty to restretch the carpet?

• <div><p>Your room doesn’t need to be completely empty to restretch a carpet, but you’ll need enough space that you can move around furniture to access the wrinkled areas and the wall where you’re reattaching the carpet. A contractor will move your furniture out of the way before they start the job, but you can save money by moving your furniture before they arrive.</p></div>

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Q: What are common types of carpet repairs?

• <div><p>There are many types of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-fix-hole-in-carpet.htm">carpet repairs</a> that you might experience in your home, depending on the activity level in your home. Snags and tears are relatively common, especially if you have pets or tend to move furniture around often. Some other carpet repairs you might need include:</p><ul><li><p>Burn damage</p></li><li><p>Water damage</p></li><li><p>Pet damage</p></li><li><p>Loose carpet </p></li><li><p>Severe stains</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How can you make a carpet look like new?

• <div><p>Steam cleaning is the best way to clean a carpet to enhance the color and texture of the fibers. You can either rent a steam cleaner and clean the carpet yourself or hire a local carpet cleaning team for a more thorough pass. </p></div>

Q: Does a room have to be empty to restretch the carpet?

• <div><p>Your room doesn&rsquo;t need to be completely empty to restretch a carpet, but you&rsquo;ll need enough space that you can move around furniture to access the wrinkled areas and the wall where you&rsquo;re reattaching the carpet. A contractor will move your furniture out of the way before they start the job, but you can save money by moving your furniture before they arrive.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain installed carpet?

• <div><p>Vacuum regularly, clean spills promptly, and schedule professional deep cleaning annually.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to stretch a carpet?

• <div><p>Hiring a pro to stretch a carpet costs anywhere from $100 to $300, though this price increases if you also task the contractor to remove and replace the furniture from the room. Doing it on your own maxes out at $100, though renting the power stretcher and knee kicker extend the cost in some instances.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2018
They did a good job drying out the crawl space and removing the mold. However, they did not adequately fix the hole they cut into my bathroom floor. They never stopped in daily to check on the progress as they said they would. And, when they charged my credit card, they overcharged me by more...
Advanced Steamway
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Reviewed in October 2017
Jerry is a very nice guy. He seems to really like what he does, but the quality of the work is where things go down hill. The job was supposed to take 4 to 5 days. He and his guys (both are son in-laws from what I recall) would show up on time but always be in a hurry to leave by 2 or 3pm....
Pepper's Painting
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Reviewed in February 2013
Purchased cabinets, countertops and carpeting. Excellent customer service and very helpful. Competitive prices. Very pleased with Luke's Wholesale and would recommend to others.
LUKE'S WHOLESALE
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Reviewed in July 2012
They were late for the initial appointment and had several delays that totaled up to be 5 hours I waited on them. They did discount it 40% off. The technician who did the work did an excellent job. My carpet looked brand new when they had finished.
COIT CLEANING SVC
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Reviewed in April 2012
Steve Hagan, of Ky Hometown Builders, provided a poor service. He sent subcontacters that did a poor job. The dry wall subcontractor, Martin Drywall, did a poor job overall. They had no respect for our home, did not cover the doors to prevent drywall dust entering every room in our home. ...
KY Hometown Builders LLC
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