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Top-Rated Carpet installation pros in Kensington - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Hew's Carpet Care
Hew's Carpet Care
4.9(
715
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for RENAISSANCE FLOOR & CARPET
RENAISSANCE FLOOR & CARPET
4.9(
272
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+5

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Midland Carpet Cleaning
Midland Carpet Cleaning
4.9(
40
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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."
Gaithersburg Carpet Cleaned
Mclean Carpet Cleaned
Gaithersburg Carpet Cleaned
Mclean Bedroom Cleaned
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+51

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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

Approved

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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation FAQs, answered by experts

Carpeting has a few benefits on stairs in addition to being a cost-effective floor covering. It absorbs sound, dampening footsteps. It also provides additional traction, which is especially important if you install linoleum floors, epoxy flooring, or any other floor covering that can become slippery if you’re wearing socks. Therefore, carpets can help prevent slips. 

In most cases, you do not need to put padding or underlayment under carpet tiles. Unlike traditional carpet, which requires a separate pad, carpet tiles are designed to be installed directly onto a firm subfloor like plywood, concrete, or tile. Many carpet tiles come with a built-in underlay and attach with peel-and-stick adhesive, double-sided carpet tape, or glue. For a more comfortable, cushioned feel, especially in residential settings, you can opt for padded carpet tiles that have a thicker underlay attached. While it's generally not recommended to install a separate pad, a compact underlayment might be used in some situations, though this typically requires professional installation. An acoustic underlay may also be considered in commercial spaces or multi-level homes where noise reduction is a priority.

The cost to install carpet is $1,780 on average for 330 square feet, the size of an average living room. This cost could range from $200 to $5,000, depending on the amount of carpet, material, and type of carpet. 

If you need 500 square feet of carpet, it’ll cost $1,500 to $5,500, while 1,000 square feet of carpet costs $3,000 to $11,000. Polyester is one of the more affordable options, ranging from $1 to $3 per square foot. Wool is a more luxurious option, ranging from $4 to $20 per square foot. 

If you’re using a carpet runner instead of a traditional carpet, pay attention to your width measurements. Instead of measuring the total width of your staircase with 2 added inches for foldover, simply measure the width you’d like the runner to cover. Runners generally come in standard sizes, so you may need to approximate what would look best in your space.

If the stairs are already covered in carpet, you will need to remove the old carpet and possibly the carpet pad. Any damage to the stairs like cracks, loose boards, or creaky treads may also need to be repaired. You may also want to sand and refinish or paint wood stairs before installing a carpet runner.

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