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Avatar for Ayoub Carpet Service
Ayoub Carpet Service
4.9(
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Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1952

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It’s going to be a two week turnaround, but they came. They pulled the carpet up for me. They rolled it up. They changed my fault because I had the wrong size and I’m excited."
Professional rug cleaning - a runner saturated with dog urine. Pet issues are our client's most common concern when sending their rugs out for a professional cleaning.
New carpet!
Before and after cleaning the carpet on stairs.
Stair Runner Installation
Big or small, we clean them all! No matter how large (or small) you think your area rug is, we can clean it!

+48

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Hew's Carpet Care
4.9(
697
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Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional. Hired to stretch carpet and clean. Did phenomenal job. Carpet was over ten years. Looks like new. Pricing was reasonable. Work outstanding."
Response time5 hrs
95 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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District Floor Depot
4.9(
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Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Due to all the rain we had last few weeks, we had the water coming into our basement and damaging our carpet. So for the second time we turn to District Floor Depot. They offer the excellent selection of products, stress-free installation and very good price. I would highly recommend District Floor Depot to anybody in a need of new floors."
6.5" Ash Natural Engineered
3 1/4" Brown Sugar Solid Hickory
Tucker WPC Vinyl
Staircase Refinishing
7.5 Mojave Engineered Oak

+386

Response time8 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Total Flooring Solutions, Inc.
4.8(
347
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Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Stair case carpet replacement. Looks amazing, they were very fast and cleaned up after themselves. The carpet and padding also feeling great!"
Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Kashan Carpet Care, Inc.
4.8(
177
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Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our barely 4 year old carpet was quickly developing wrinkles and rolled sections so we looked at several companies on Homeadvisor and decided on Kashan. They were the best price and seemed ready to get this done quickly for us. Because our basement isn't very wide or large (although it's not small either) one guy used the knee kicker and went around the entire perimeter stretching section by section. I did supply them our in-house vacuum so they could clean as they went which was fine. I wouldn't have allowed that if it was going to be A LOT of cut carpet as I didn't want my cleaner clogged or canister overfilled. But it was fine. I actually cleared out the entire basement and put the single large sectional on carpet pads for easy sliding which they appreciated. But I had to do that when the carpet was installed too and it saves you a lot of cash doing some of any job yourself. Friendly, courteous and professional and I would definitely hire them again for other things like carpet cleaning or installs of non carpet flooring too."
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Water Damage Restoration in Takoma Park, MD
Water Damage Restoration in Takoma Park, MD
Water Extraction from the carpet + Padding Removal
Removing the Baseboard + Drywall + Insulation

+6

Response time11 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Midland Carpet Cleaning
5.0(
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Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Midland Carpet Cleaning were excellent, every step of the process was well explained. They put the customer first and provide an amazing service. Carpet looks and smells great! 10/10 would recommend!"
Gaithersburg Carpet Cleaned
Mclean Carpet Cleaned
Gaithersburg Carpet Cleaned
Mclean Bedroom Cleaned
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+51

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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My Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Service
4.9(
457
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Serving Chevy Chase, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich was a true professional from the walk through and estimate to performing the carpet cleaning. He explained the process and is very reasonably priced. He cleaned the carpet of a 3 story townhome. The carpet had not been cleaned for many years. The carpet looks like new after the cleaning. It took approximately 4 hours to complete the job. I would highly recommend Rich for all your carpet needs. He also referred me to a contractor that was able to fix a roll in the carpet prior to cleaning."
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Response time2 days
Response rate98%
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

No, thick carpet padding isn’t necessarily better than thinner padding. The appropriate padding thickness will depend on the type of carpet and the amount of foot traffic in the area. 

For example, thick padding works well in low-traffic areas, like bedrooms, where you have soft and plush carpeting. However, thick carpet padding can damage low-pile carpet, which is used in the busiest parts of your home (like hallways and entryways). For that reason, it’s best to use thinner, heavier padding underneath carpet in high-traffic areas.

If you have a dark carpet and are going for a lighter look, you should replace it, rather than dyeing, since you can only go darker with dye. If your stains are too heavy to mask with carpet dye or the carpet is more than 10 years old, you should also consider replacing it.

Decent carpet will last around 10 years on stairs. Some less durable carpets, like polyester, will only last five years on stairs. The ideal carpet, like wool or nylon, can last about 15 to 25 years. You’ll know when to replace it when it starts wearing down. You may have to replace it sooner if it's stained, whether due to water damage or pets.

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.

Carpet tiles are less expensive than traditional carpet. The average cost of carpet installation is $1,800, or $3 to $11 per square foot. In comparison, carpet tiles cost $2.50 to $11 apiece and can often be bought in bulk cartons. Since you can more easily DIY carpet tiles, you may be able to save on installation costs, too.

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