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Avatar for Central Michigan Floor Covering, LLC
Central Michigan Floor Covering, LLC
4.8(
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Howell, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He and his team did a great job! We got the carpet we wanted with a high quality pad! Work was done very quickly and they cleaned up after themselves very well. We paid was we expected to pay and if I have another job that needs to be done, I will definitely use their company."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lillard's Carpet Care, LLC
4.5(
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Howell, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

"Had carpeting cleaned, decided not to stretch.. should have though. Lillard's did a fine job, nothing bad to say about them, cost was reasonable. Removed most of the stains, only few small stains that I knew ahead of time that wouldn't come out. They were professional and courteous."
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Carpet Stretching questions, answered by experts

You can use a carpet patch to replace a single section of carpet. You’ll cut out the damaged section and then replace it with a caret patch. The patch should be the same color as the existing carpet. You can also hire a professional carpet repair company to get it done. 

When deciding whether to repair or replace your carpet, consider its age, the extent of the damage, and its location. It's often best to replace the entire carpet if the damage is extensive, such as large sections needing replacement, or if it's caused by water, which can lead to mold problems. Similarly, if your carpet is nearing a decade old, replacement is likely the more logical choice. On the other hand, consider repairing your carpet if the damage is localized to one spot, like minor rips or snags, the carpet is still relatively new, or the damage is in a low-traffic area of your home.

The correct method to fix bubbling carpet depends on the cause. If the bubbles are caused by moisture, drying out the carpet can help flatten it. Otherwise, a pro might need to restretch or reinstall the carpet to fix the issue.

You can save money on labor costs by removing your old carpet before the professionals come in to install the new carpet. Just make sure to clear it with your contractor ahead of time. You might also be able to cut costs by buying carpet at certain times of year when it’s less expensive. These periods include late December to mid-January and late spring to early summer.

While some carpet repair kits exist and only cost around $15, they are not usually appropriate for Berber repair. Typically, they include small pieces of fibers to use as patches, and Berber carpets are typically colored very differently from other kinds of carpets. This is why it is imperative to try and locate a spare piece of carpet from your original installation when you need to patch up an area.

In addition, the tools these kits include are often watered-down versions of the ones you can buy individually from your local hardware store (e.g., the glue in the kit will not be as strong as your hot glue gun or the double-sided carpet tape).

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