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PPHI
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job, very professional, courteous, and timely. Rob handled everything on my project, the job site was always very clean and tidy throughout. He was punctualand reliable. Most important, he's an extremely nice guy. He's one of those type of people that you feel like you have known forever after having just met him. He is now my go to guy!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Pro Flooring
4.3(
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I called Pro Flooring to install carpeting in my dad's house, but also asked if they could do some other work. Rich and his team were able to complete a list of jobs that needed to be done in order for us to get dad's house on the market. Rich worked around my schedule (since I live out of town) and completed the work in one day. Very happy with the results."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Giant Cleaning
4.3(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I could not believe how accomodating, thorough, and personally invested the workers were. My situation was one of unexpected urgency, but they offered immediate and commendable service, with warmth and kindness that lasting friendships are built on."
AFTER. WE DIDNT DO IT,
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Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Home Matters
5.0(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My regular cleaner cancelled at the last minute and Lisa at Home Matters answered my emergency cleaning need quickly. She even came in person to support her team and ensure the job quality. I will definitely use her service again!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jenny cleaning service
5.0(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a top to bottom cleaning-service, and we strive to give our customers the best cleaning service possible. We are a small, family-owned business so we can provide the attention to detail that those big chains can't offer. Our staff will leave you feeling good about opening your front door every day.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Flooring Now
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Carpet - Install

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Flooring Now, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n\n

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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

If you want your carpet to last as long as possible, then yes, you need to install carpet padding. Carpet padding creates a layer of protection between the back of your carpet and the floor beneath it, which decreases friction and reduces wear and tear. Aside from that, carpet padding also helps absorb noise and makes your carpet feel more comfortable underfoot.

You can expect your carpet protection to last about six months to two years. It will last longer in low-traffic areas (compared to busy areas, where your carpet experiences more wear and tear). Once the protector wears off, you’ll need to call your carpet contractor to reapply the stain protection treatment and revive your carpet. 

Acclimating laminate flooring cannot be rushed. Laminate flooring needs at least 48 hours to acclimate properly to its new environment, and being patient during this time can make installation go smoother because you will not be dealing with boards that have expanded or contracted during the shipping process. You will also be less likely to damage the boards during installation.

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 state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines. 

Hiring an unlicensed flooring installer could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. 

As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:

  • The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check

  • Required to have applicable state and local licenses

  • Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review

  • Paying to advertise their services

  • Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi

Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.

Installing carpet padding is mostly a matter of measuring the room and cutting the carpet pad to size with a utility knife. You can save some money on carpet installation costs by doing it yourself. Before installing the carpet padding, you should install the tack strips around the room’s perimeter and prepare the subfloor by cleaning and making any necessary repairs. Then, unroll the carpet pad and cut sections as needed. Staple the carpet pad to the subfloor along the edges, leaving the tack strips exposed.

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