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Avatar for Kaitlynn's Quality Cleaning
Kaitlynn's Quality Cleaning
4.2(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kaitlynn was prompt and thorough. I am completely happy with the service and price."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate99%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Scott Property Services
5.0(
10
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazing work, amazing customer service. The best by far for all home projects! Love them and have already rehired them for other projects and will continue to use them in the future. I cannot say enough about the quality of their work. They care and do a great job at a fair price!!! Simply amazing. They are perfectionists and will the job right, great communicators ...everything they've done from painting rioms, patching ceilings, hanging fixtures to installing sinks.has been stress free for me and they've done an exceptional job."
Living Room
Living Room
Interior Paint
Interior Paint
Interior Paint

+55

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Twin Tier Flooring & Construction
3.8(
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch+1 more

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Darren the owner pays close attention to the quality of work him and his crew do he's always checking everything and making his guys fox even things that aren't wrong but it's gotta be perfect and his timleyness and price are also very good and competitive"
Bedroom walls
Bathroom
Bathroom
Window Trim
Bathroom

+4

Response time1 day
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Carpet installation typically starts with removing the old flooring, preparing the subfloor, laying underpadding for cushioning, and securing the new carpet with tack strips, making precise cuts to fit room dimensions.

If the stairs are already covered in carpet, you will need to remove the old carpet and possibly the carpet pad. Any damage to the stairs like cracks, loose boards, or creaky treads may also need to be repaired. You may also want to sand and refinish or paint wood stairs before installing a carpet runner.

Carpet tiles are less expensive than traditional carpet. The average cost of carpet installation is $1,800, or $3 to $11 per square foot. In comparison, carpet tiles cost $2.50 to $11 apiece and can often be bought in bulk cartons. Since you can more easily DIY carpet tiles, you may be able to save on installation costs, too.

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.

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

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