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Alpha Lawn & Landscaping
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Serving Macomb, MI and surrounding areas

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Hi, I’m Andrew DeRiso, owner of Alpha Lawn & Landscaping. We’re a locally owned and operated company proudly serving St. Clair and Sanilac County. I started Alpha Lawn with one goal in mind—to deliver reliable, high-quality lawn care and landscaping services that homeowners and businesses can truly depend on.\n\nAt Alpha Lawn & Landscaping, we specialize in everything from weekly mowing and trimming to full property cleanups, mulching, and landscape improvements. We take pride in showing up on time, paying attention to the details, and treating every property like it’s our own.\n\nWe’re not just here to cut grass—we’re here to build long-term relationships, keep your property looking its best, and make your life easier.\n

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Big John's Floor Covering
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Serving Macomb, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John is such a pro, he did a great job! My carpets were overly stretched out or maybe layed poorly the first time. John stretched and adjusted the carpet and fixed the tack strip. Thank you!"
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Mike's Professional Flooring
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Serving Macomb, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was great to work with! Quick same day estimate and my carpet was installed four days later! Great value and customer service, would definitely recommend this company to others."
Response time50 mins
Response rate97%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Hergon Carpet LLC
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Serving Macomb, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Posted my job and within minutes Hergon Carpets LLC got in contact with me. And they came the next day and carpeted two rooms in two and a half hours. He did a wonderful job. It was a great experience. I will use them again."
Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Carpet Stretching questions, answered by experts

You’ll know if your carpet is stretched enough if it lies completely flat and smooth across your floor. If you have ripples, wrinkled areas, or carpet piling up along the baseboards, these are telltale signs that your carpet is not fully stretched. Release the carpet from the tack strip along one wall and use a stretcher or knee kicker to stretch out the carpet before securing it again.

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.

Most people realize it is time to replace the padding when the carpet loses springiness or feels thin and unsupportive. Other telltale signs are lumps or dips in the carpet that could look unattractive or cause tripping hazards. Similarly, if your carpet is making a crinkly sound or starting to wear out prematurely, you might need to replace your padding.

Generally speaking, restretch your carpets once every five years, though this timeframe depends on a number of factors, such as the level of foot traffic in the area. If the carpet looks wrinkled and there are loosened areas on the floor, go for the restretch. If everything looks and feels fine, you are good.

Standard padding works like a sponge. It absorbs liquid, soaking up every drop of moisture that hits it. Moisture barrier padding does the opposite because it has a waterproof coating made of plastic film, rubber, or treated foam. It doesn’t absorb spills and keeps them on the surface instead, so you can clean them up before they damage your subfloor. 

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