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Avatar for M&M Carpet Cleaning
M&M Carpet Cleaning
4.7(
40
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"M&M Carpet Cleaning did a great job cleaning my carpets and rug. Very professional and very polite workers. I was very satisfied with their work."
Doctors office before cleaning.
Living room before Carpet Cleaning, some trafficking areas from walking.
After Carpet Cleaning.
Before cleaning, dirt stains tracked from outside along with pet urine.
Greensboro Townhouse

+54

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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All The Rage Carpet Cleaning
4.8(
28
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Chris was very professional. He had great communication and did a great job on our carpets! I would 100% recommend this company!"
All The Rage
87 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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OSO Carpet and Upholstery
5.0(
6
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Very professional and great manners. He cleaned my area rug and it looks was brand new. I was about to give up on it and replace, but found him and he saved me a lot of money. He did it in a timely manner. I highly recommend him before you decide to buy upholstery , carpet or rug. You will save money"
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+14

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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MESS
4.9(
18
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alfred and his crew worked hard and competently taking good care to ensure a professional result. We remain friends to this day 20 years later"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Budget Inn Carpet & Tile Cleaning
5.0(
1
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Groovy Services
3.8(
13
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Groovy is a perfect solution for what you guys are home. They did an awesome job my floors I’m gonna hire them for another job soon!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate99%
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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.

It’s a good idea to install a rug pad under the carpet for your stairs. To make the pad fit, you’ll need to cut one section for each stair tread that’s about one inch narrower than the stair runner so that it won’t be visible once the carpet is installed on top.

In most cases, laminate flooring is better for people with dust or other allergies as laminate is easier to clean. Carpet can trap pollen and other allergens, allowing them to be kicked up into the air again with foot traffic. Consult your flooring specialist about the best types of carpet or laminate flooring to use based on your household member’s needs.

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. 

Costs depend on carpet quality, labor, underlayment, and furniture moving requirements.

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