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Al's On The Move
4.8(
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Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Al s On The Move was very professional. They were quick with the move while being gentle! I would recommend them to anyone moving or planning to move! Very affordable as well."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Empire Today - Grand Rapids
3.8(
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Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dustin from Empire did an excellent job, he and his crew were very professional. I will request Dustin when I have other flooring installed by Empire."
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+6

110 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Priority Cleaning Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Bonnie is right on time and ready to go. I hired her on biweekly bases right after her first clean. She did such a good job. It has been four months now and she is still doing a good job. She does what she says she is going to do and more."
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S-P-A Carpet Cleaning LLC - Ahabanza Facebook
5.0(
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Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On time as scheduled, did a great job cleaning carpets at a good price. I pointed out stained areas and other areas I was concerned about. All carpets look and smell great and he was able to remove all the stains. I will definitely hire him again when the carpets need cleaning."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

The life span of carpet in a home with children and animals depends on factors like the carpet material’s quality, how frequently you clean and maintain it, and the level of foot traffic. On average, carpets need to be replaced every five to 15 years. Signs of wear, matting, or persistent odors may indicate that it's time to contact a local flooring company to replace your carpet.

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.

Costs depend on carpet type, labor rates, and additional services like padding or transitions.

Carpeting lasts between 10 and 15 years in most cases, but keep an eye out for common signs that it's time to replace it. Persistent smells despite deep cleaning, faded color, worn-down carpet padding, and general wear and tear are signs that it's time to tear it up. If you are experiencing allergy issues indoors, this could also be a sign that new flooring is the key to a fresher home.

Installing carpet padding is mostly a matter of measuring the room and cutting the carpet pad to size with a utility knife. You can save some money on carpet installation costs by doing it yourself. Before installing the carpet padding, you should install the tack strips around the room’s perimeter and prepare the subfloor by cleaning and making any necessary repairs. Then, unroll the carpet pad and cut sections as needed. Staple the carpet pad to the subfloor along the edges, leaving the tack strips exposed.

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