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Catamount Response
5.0(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan from Catamount located the source of the problem in under 15 minutes, helped us figure out how to fix it, and didn't charge us for needless remediation. These guys are awesome and I would hire them again in a heart-beat. Honest and very knowledgeable."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tempco Floors, Inc.
4.8(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpet - InstallCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt came out to fix the job after another carpet guy messed up. The job he did was absolutely fantastic. I am a Real Estate Broker and I recommend lots of contractors to my clients and Matt has #1 place on my referral list now when it comes to flooring! Super friendly, professional and he was on time! Very recommended!"
Wool Carpet
Wool carpet
Direct Glue down
Glue Down
Glue Down

+15

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Palacios Home Improvements
4.9(
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For Business

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Started job on start date was there each day at the time he said he would be clean work site kept all debri and trash contained finished job days earlier then expected very polite and professional excellent job over all would use him again and recommend him to others"
My Work
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting

+42

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Escalante Painting
5.0(
3
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For Business

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

Pintura
Pintura
Pintura
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Chloe’s Cleaning Co
New to Angi
Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, I’m Chloe!! I’m a friendly, dependable housekeeper who genuinely enjoys helping people create clean, comfortable, and welcoming homes. I take pride in my work and pay close attention to detail, ensuring every space is cleaned with care and thoroughness. With previous housekeeping experience, I understand the importance of reliability, professionalism, and treating your home with respect. I’m currently growing my housekeeping business and am excited to connect with new clients through this platform. I look forward to earning your trust and helping keep your home looking its best!! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, to receive a custom quote or for more information

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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

No, it isn’t less expensive to install carpet compared to vinyl floors. The cost of installing carpet can range between $3 and $11 per square foot, so it falls just over the cost of installing vinyl flooring, at an average of $3 to $7 per square foot. High-quality carpeting can also range much higher, even up to $20 per square foot.

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.

Yes, you can put carpet directly on concrete. However, you need to take certain precautions to ensure the success of the carpet installation. For example, you’ll need to choose a synthetic carpet pad to provide insulation and cushioning and a vapor barrier to prevent moisture from seeping into the carpet.

Berber is a loop pile carpet known for its strength, durability, and distinct looped look. It can be made from a number of different carpet materials, including nylon and wool. However, Berber isn’t as soft as cut pile carpet, so it isn’t the best carpet for a bedroom (although it’s a good style of carpet for living rooms).

With that said, if you really like the look of Berber, you can still install it in your bedroom—it just might not be as comfortable on your feet as cut pile carpeting.

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