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MRD Home Services, LLC
4.6(
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Would recommend and use Mark again. Professional, took time to care for the little extra things."
Response time7 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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PPHI
4.7(
117
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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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The Giant Cleaning
4.3(
4
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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

"Treated me like family. Their service is good. I will call them when I need service again."
AFTER. WE DIDNT DO IT,
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
KITCHEN

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Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Home Matters
5.0(
2
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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(
2
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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

"Awesome cleaning service. Left my kitchen, living room, bathroom, and bedroom spotless✨✨ Will definitely hire again! Thanks again!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

To prevent your dining room carpet from slipping, consider using rug pads or grippers underneath to provide traction and stability. Additionally, ensure the carpet is properly sized and secured to the floor to minimize movement. Regularly check and readjust the rug to maintain its position and safety under your dining room table.

You may get better coverage painting your baseboards if you do so before carpet is installed. The best course of action may be to attempt to paint them between having the old floor removed and the new floor laid, though this will render the room unusable for a period of time and may make the entire project a bit slower overall.

Yes, carpeted stairs are generally considered safer than stairs with hard surfaces like wood, vinyl, or tile. Carpet provides more traction, which helps reduce the chances of slips and falls, and its cushioning can lessen the severity of an injury if a fall does occur. Hard surfaces often lack the friction needed for a secure tread and can be quite slippery.

However, it's worth noting that some carpets can also be slick, particularly if they are brand new, dirty, or made from certain materials. If any stair surface feels too slippery, traction treads can be added to most materials to increase grip and improve safety.

Experts advise that replacing carpeting can bring a 50% to 80% return on investment. However, new carpeting doesn’t necessarily add value to your overall home value. Because flooring value heavily depends on taste, it can be tricky to determine whether new carpet will increase your home sale price. Carpeting tends to be a renovation that increases overall comfort and aesthetics for your home, but it’s not a big factor in value.

Installing carpet over carpet may negatively impact the resale value of your home. While it offers a quick fix, potential buyers may view it as a temporary solution rather than a long-term investment in quality flooring. Properly installed and maintained flooring adds value to a home, so removing the existing carpet and installing new flooring may be a better option to attract prospective buyers and maximize resale value.

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