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Al's On The Move
4.8(
16
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Al's On The Move is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Empire Today - Grand Rapids
3.8(
48
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Carpet - Install

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"An old wall-to-wall carpet covered the beautiful real wood floor so I did not need to replace it."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

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Godley Costruction
New to Angi
Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

I build and sell modular and manufactured homes also excavating in land clearing\nSnow plowing backhoe service Drain fields septic systems \n

Titleweb site
backhoe
manufactured home
modular
night work

+2

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Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Greater Kalamazoo
New to Angi
Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

A New Level of Clean\nYour Cleaning & Restoration Sidekick. At Voda, our mission is to make life easier for those responsible for creating inviting, healthy spaces where people live, work, and do business. We specialize in a wide range of cleaning & restoration services to keep your home or business clean, fresh and free from damage including: carpet cleaning, floor cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, upholstery cleaning, odor removal, water damage restoration, storm damage restoration, mold mitigation and more!

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Voda Carpet Cleaning
Voda IICRC
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Pac Man Construction
New to Angi
Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For Business

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Pac Man Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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One pass masters
New to Angi
Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Very hard working individual looking to subcontract work and make people some money and bring new jobs to housekeepers and cleaners daily

Full service
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TNT Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
4.9(
1,004
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch+2 more

Serving Dowagiac, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very satisfied with carpet and upholstery cleaning. Did a great job."
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, carpeted stairs are generally considered safer than stairs with hard surfaces like wood, vinyl, or tile. Carpet provides more traction and friction, which helps reduce the chances of slips and falls. Additionally, if a fall does occur, carpet offers more cushioning, which can lessen the severity of an injury. While hard surfaces can look great, they are often more slippery. However, it's worth noting that some carpets, especially if they are new, dirty, or have a slick texture, can also pose a slipping hazard. To improve safety on any type of stair surface, you can add traction treads to increase grip.

Installation typically takes 1-2 days, depending on the area size and preparation needed.

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 difference between a 40-oz. and 60-oz. carpet is the carpet face weight, meaning the 60-oz. carpet weighs 20 ounces more per square yard. When looking at two similar carpets of the same material and type, the 60-oz. carpet face weight likely indicates higher quality and more durability due to heavier carpet fibers. 

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