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Avatar for Cardinal Carpet Care & Repair
Cardinal Carpet Care & Repair
4.9(
114
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving New Bern, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Clean, professional and did great work. The price was very reasonable. What more could you ask? I would definitely recommend Cardinal Carpet Care. I will use them again if I need work done. Did a great job stretching my carpet."
Before
After
Patch
Patch
Patch

+14

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Avatar for Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
5.0(
6
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving New Bern, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Very professional, the technician was very knowledgeable and made the experience comfortable. I'll definitely hire them again."
Basic Cleaning
Pet Stains
Post Pet Stain Removal
Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Grime Scene Invader, LLC
4.7(
17
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving New Bern, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George arrived on time, went right to work and finished in a timely manner. My carpets look so much better. I was skeptical about some of the stained areas, but they cleaned really well. I'm very happy with the result."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Greenville-Rocky Mount
Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Greenville-Rocky Mount
5.0(
15
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving New Bern, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Crew was very thorough in the cleaning the ducts and vents."
High Traffic area
Spills and stains
Before and after
Heavily soild carpet
Our Apex 570 Truck Mount!

+16

Response time1 day
146 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving New Bern, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed fencing installed to keep groundhogs from taking up residence under our deck. Brady came up with a creative and complete solution that made sure the varmints were out and would not return. Would use again."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Advantage Carpet Cleaning
4.9(
13
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving New Bern, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Larry was very courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient. Larry did great job. Would highly recommend."
Top Quality Equipment
Equipment to serve you better
Sofa
steam clean
Rotary Shampooing

+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lee's Custom Floors LLC
4.7(
15
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Carpet - Install

Serving New Bern, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

"Justin Lee of Lees Custom Floors was outstanding. They arrived on time and completed the job of carpet stretching to our satisfaction. I highly recommend them."
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement

+59

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Carpet tiles come with a preexisting adhesive backing, which means installing them is as simple as peeling off the paper and sticking them down where they need to go. In other words, no. You won’t need to purchase any separate glue to get your carpet squares situated. It’s already built into the carpet tile itself.

Carpet is most often affixed to the floor by tacks in tack strips rather than nailed or glued directly to the subfloor. The tack strips are nailed to wood subfloors. Even if you want to install carpet over concrete, you’ll adhere the tack strips to the concrete with masonry nails or a liquid adhesive.

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.

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

When installing carpeting on your steps, start at the top and work your way to the bottom. That way, you can easily control the carpet and create a better seal. This approach prevents the carpet from bunching up or creating wrinkles as you work. You’ll have better leverage over it as gravity helps guide it down each step.

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