Should flooring installers be certified or licensed?

• <div><p>When it comes to flooring installers, licensing laws vary from state to state. Even if your state doesn’t require your flooring installer to have a license, your municipality or city might, so it’s a good idea to check with your town before getting started. Be sure to check our <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to review the local general contractor guidelines. </p><p>Hiring an unlicensed flooring installer could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. </p><p>As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:</p><ul><li><p>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</p></li><li><p>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</p></li><li><p>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</p></li><li><p>Paying to advertise their services</p></li><li><p>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</p></li></ul><p>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</p></div>

How do you budget for carpet?

• <div><p>The first step in budgeting for carpet is to determine the amount of carpet you need and the type of carpet you want. You might be tempted to opt for the least expensive option if you have a limited budget, but a low-quality carpet won’t last as long as a high-quality one. When accounting for future <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/carpet-repair-cost.htm">carpet repair costs</a>, it makes sense to buy the best-quality carpet you can afford.</p></div>

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Q: Is it less expensive to install carpet or laminate floor?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s less expensive to install carpeting versus laminate floors, with an average cost of $1,760. However, up-front material and labor costs aren&rsquo;t the only considerations here. Laminate flooring boasts twice the lifespan of carpeting and is considered to be the wiser investment from an ROI standpoint. After all, you can lay down a rug or carpeting over the flooring, but the reverse isn&rsquo;t true.</p></div>

Q: Is installing carpet hard?

• <div><p>Yes, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-replace-carpet.htm">installing or replacing carpet yourself</a> is a challenging DIY project. It involves multiple steps, including the removal of old flooring, underlayment and tack strip installation, careful measuring, and stretching the carpet to prevent it from wrinkling or puckering. Expect to spend at least four days installing carpet if you decide to do it yourself.</p></div>

Q: Do you put anything under carpet tiles?

• <div><p>In most cases, you don&rsquo;t need to put anything under carpet tiles&mdash;unlike regular carpet, which often has a layer of carpet padding beneath it. Carpet tiles attach directly to the floor (as long as it&rsquo;s a firm surface like plywood, concrete, or tile) with peel-and-stick adhesive, double-sided carpet tape, or carpet glue.</p></div>

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*The Angi rating for Carpet Installation companies in Valdese, NC is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Carpet Installation needs.

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Last update on October 27, 2025

Reviewed in July 2017
Todd did an excellent job cleaning the carpets in a home we just purchased. Carpets look and feel new again. I would highly recommend him for your flooring needs.
Almost New Floor Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2017
Oxymagic was able to accommodate me on short notice and did a good job on cleaning the carpet.
OXYMAGIC OF THE CAROLINAS
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Reviewed in March 2017
Marie and Nick were very nice and professional. They took extra time to clean the l problem areas I pointed out, as well as others they found. My 23 year old carpet looks great!
Greenway Carpet Care of Boone
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Reviewed in November 2016
Leo was prompt, helpful, clean and organized. He did a great job on our bathroom floor and our carpeting. I highly recommend his services and would use him again.
Flooring Specialist LLC
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Reviewed in January 2016
The installers were terrible. The seams are coming up. I've never had them install anything for me again. The product is fine. The price is about average. I remember them being on time. They should have better installation. I'm very unhappy with the team.
HOME DEPOT INC
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Reviewed in May 2015
We visited Munday Hardwoods to select from among the flooring options. They were very helpful. The price was very competitive and we decided to move forward. The showroom visit was on a Friday and the hardwoods were installed the next Friday. Materials were delivered to acclimate to the...
MUNDAY HARDWOODS
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Reviewed in December 2013
Cleaned carpets - great results on tired old carpets.
Heaven's Best Services
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Reviewed in August 2013
Mike prepped our floors and installed hard wood flooring in our home. We had removed the old tile and the cement flooring under the tiles had had some mastic (?) applied to it to allow the tile to be secured. Mike applied a coating on the cement floors to allow the hardwood flooring to be...
Mike Giddens Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
Midway Carpet & Tile were excellent. The sales person was very knowledgeable and she led me to the right direction, she led me to a pet carpet that I have never heard of. They were very helpful. The installation people were clean and they were very careful with the paint as my walls were newly...
MIDWAY CARPET & TILE
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Reviewed in November 2012
I went to Midway Carpet Distributors, Inc. in Newton, NC on a recent Saturday and spoke with Jane Travis about replacing the carpet in my three upstairs bedrooms, the upstairs hallway and the stairs themselves. I chose three different carpet types and we made an appointment for Jane to come to...
MIDWAY CARPET DISTRIBUTORS INC
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