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Avatar for Hew's Carpet Care
Hew's Carpet Care
4.9(
714
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hew's Carpet was professional, on time and honored their price after 30 days. I love my carpet even more now after Hew's Carpet restretched my carpet. They even cleaned up after the service. I will most certainily used their service again."
Response time4 hrs
91 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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RENAISSANCE FLOOR & CARPET
4.9(
272
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We've had carpet installed twice by Renaissance and both experiences were wonderful. They have an extensive selection of carpets and everyone we've worked with there has been knowledgeable about which options would be right for us. We've never been pressured to spend more than we wanted to, and have gotten a great value from their services. The first installation was for carpeting in part of our basement (pre-COVID). After a few months and one rambunctious kitten, we had some loose threads along the seam and called to have this repaired...well, then COVID hit and we cancelled the appointment and kind of forgot about the whole thing. Fast forward to about a month ago when we wanted to install carpet in our sunroom. I mentioned that we would also (finally!) like that seam repaired, and they ended up doing this free of charge without even a second thought about it! I was pleasantly surprised by this, and even more surprised to find that the repair is so seamless that I would never even know there was an issue at all. Very high quality work! We love the new carpet in our sunroom as well - both installations have gone smoothly, communication is great, and follow-up is also thorough. We will continue to use Renaissance for our needs and recommend them highly!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Global Carpet Cleaning & Restoration
4.5(
354
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Global Carpet Cleaners did a great job cleaning the carpet in my living room, dining room, hallway and stairs. The rug looks like new! They worked very hard, wasted no time, made no mess, and completed the job to my satisfaction. I will certainly hire them again."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Total Flooring Solutions, Inc.
4.8(
347
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Carpet - Install

Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great service - I told them I was selling my home and they knew exactly what to show me. Value for the price was great and within my budget. They completed my job 10 days after the quote, working with my schedule and other contractors, and did amazing work. I intend to hire them in the future for all my carpet needs."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Midland Carpet Cleaning
4.9(
38
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very pleased with the service provided by Mr. R. Jones. He was punctual , pleasant and professional. Our carpets look wonderful. We recommend Mr. Jones for your carpet cleaning needs. Pricing was reasonable."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

No, it works best under synthetic carpets in high-traffic or moisture-prone areas. Avoid using moisture barrier padding under natural fiber carpets like wool, which need air circulation. The barrier can trap the moisture against natural fibers and cause problems. Also, you can skip it in low-risk areas like upstairs guest bedrooms, where the extra protection often isn't worth the added cost.

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.

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.

Installing carpet on stairs involves a lot more cutting, tucking, tack strips, and time. The shape of your staircase, along with the material and construction of the carpet you’re installing, will also increase the cost. Carpet installation on stairs will cost $400 to $800 in total, but it can go as high as $2,500 for difficult staircases, such as wrap-around, upholstered, or spiral staircases.

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