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Rizzo's Floor Covering
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

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"Mike came by to look at my upstairs carpet which was 13 years old and was really stretched out. He was prepared to do the work that day, but because the rooms had so many closets and cuts he said it would not look good because you would see all the repairs. He was, honest, reliable, and all around nice guy. Hire Him."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rocha Flooring
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Vinny for carpet and hardwood installation in my home, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. He was extremely professional, showed up on time, and did an excellent job throughout the entire project. The quality of the work really stands out…everything was done with care and attention to detail, and the floors look amazing. It’s clear he takes pride in what he does. I would absolutely use Vinny again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality flooring work."
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Carpet Elite, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Efficient and professional. We had our carpets stretched and they look great, aside from a *very small and almost unnoticeable* amount of bunching on the stairs."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Abdinoor's Carpet Craft
5.0(
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did okay. It is holding up fine. I have used them before and they have been very good. The prices were reasonable, they did the job nice and cleaned up nice. There was one little problem I had with them but everything else was fine. They came when they should."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Campos Flooring LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gabriel and his dad showed up within one hour on a late saturday afternoon after the asdist gen contractor literally dropped the ball on the carpet installation appointment. Gabriel was professional pleasant and awesome. He got me a quick quote. He litetaaly made a nightmare into an easy solution. So anyone that says they cant get people to show up or work your mistaken. Gabriel was called on a late saurday and carpet was picked up and installed by tuesday. They are wonderful."
Installed new padding and carpet.
Installation finished. Happy customer.
Installation finished and all cleaned up.
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Ripped out the old padding and carpet of the basement and hallway.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bart's Floor & Tile
5.0(
9
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

2nd generation of flooring expertise! Tile, carpet, vinyl/vinyl plank, wood and more, just ask!! We do high end, and custom work too and will work with you and help to get the perfect design you want. Don't throw your money away on big name company's that just check a job off their list, I care and put pride into all the work I do. My prices are fair, and the work is exceptional!!

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Backsplash
Master Bathroom
Ceramic Tile Project
Hardwood/laminate

+51

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpet Stretching questions, answered by experts

If you live in a region with high humidity, carpet bubbling can occur regularly. A dehumidifier can help keep your carpet flat during the most humid months.

You’ll know if your carpet is stretched enough if it lies completely flat and smooth across your floor. If you have ripples, wrinkled areas, or carpet piling up along the baseboards, these are telltale signs that your carpet is not fully stretched. Release the carpet from the tack strip along one wall and use a stretcher or knee kicker to stretch out the carpet before securing it again.

Generally speaking, restretch your carpets once every five years, though this timeframe depends on a number of factors, such as the level of foot traffic in the area. If the carpet looks wrinkled and there are loosened areas on the floor, go for the restretch. If everything looks and feels fine, you are good.

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.

Carpet stretching isn’t permanent, but it can last anywhere from two to six years. The longevity of this project depends on the quality of the carpet and whether it’s in a high-traffic area. You might not be able to stretch old or damaged carpets because they can tear. Certain fibers, like nylon, stretch better than others.

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