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B & A Floors
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Lecompte, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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B & A Floors is a locally owned and operated business specializing in Flooring installs and repairs for Oakdale and its area. Whether you need new flooring, or just some repairs around the house, no project is too big or small for us to handle. Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority and we work hard to make sure the job gets done right the first time! We care as much about the quality of our work as you care about your home. So call us today for a free estimate! We look forward to working with you!\n\n

B & B Services
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Lecompte, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

B & B Services established in 1973 is a client-focused company that strives to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. We operate in the Greater New Orleans area. We provide design and build expertise in phases of construction, remolding, repair. We provide high quality high efficency, heating and cooling system. We repair all home, commercial, industrial appliances, cooking equipment. We build the best and repair the rest. We show our customers how to reduce high utility bills, with energy saving repairs and high effiency Air Conditioning. We Pride Our selves in customers making one call, and we do it all.

Carpet Stretching questions, answered by experts

The answer depends on the size of the problem. If the carpet damage is small, then you or a pro can fix it with a carpet patch. This commonly includes things like burn marks from fireplaces or small holes from furniture snagging on it.

Other times, replacing the carpet rather than repairing it is best. For example, if you have large, worn sections, water damage, or can’t get rid of a strong odor, it may be time for a replacement. Carpet removal costs average $180 plus the cost of new carpet installation.

It’s best to have a pro stretch your carpet before having it cleaned. A loose carpet is more difficult to clean, but a stretched carpet will be fixed firmly in place once the job is done. Cleaning a carpet can loosen it depending on the technique used. 

Carpet stretching can be a worthwhile investment to increase the lifespan of your carpet and eliminate unsightly wrinkles, ridges, and ripples. For an older carpet that is in relatively good condition aside from some wrinkling or bubbling, restretching can make it look like new and extend its life by at least a couple of years. You should consider restretching when you notice looseness or other related issues.

However, it's important to note that stretching will not fix issues like stains, wear in the pile, or discoloration. Consider replacing the carpet instead if the repair cost is more than 50% of the price of a new one. Additionally, if your carpet is past its expected lifespan of five to 15 years, or if it has been stretched multiple times already, replacement is likely a better option.

Regular vacuuming, deep cleaning, and prompt stain removal help maintain appearance and durability.

It is not recommended to install or stretch a carpet without a power stretcher. Skipping essential tools like a power stretcher and a knee kicker will likely result in an improper installation, leaving you with wrinkles, creases, and an unappealing final look. While a knee kicker can provide some limited stretching for thinner carpets, it is not a proper substitute. Attempting to stretch a carpet by hand or with homemade tools can also shorten its lifespan. For the best results, you should buy or rent a stretcher. If you do not want to use a stretcher, it is better to hire a professional for the installation.

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