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Q: Can you install or stretch a carpet without a stretcher?

• <div><p>It is not recommended to install or stretch a carpet without a power stretcher. Skipping essential tools like a power stretcher and a knee kicker will likely result in an improper installation, leaving you with wrinkles, creases, and an unappealing final look. While a knee kicker can provide some limited stretching for thinner carpets, it is not a proper substitute. Attempting to stretch a carpet by hand or with homemade tools can also shorten its lifespan. For the best results, you should buy or rent a stretcher. If you do not want to use a stretcher, it is better to hire a professional for the installation.</p></div>

Q: Should carpet be replaced after a house fire or smoke damage?

• <div><p>Yes, carpets should be replaced after a house fire or significant smoke damage, even if they appear undamaged. Smoke, soot, particulates, and chemicals can penetrate deep into the carpet fibers and padding, making complete removal a complicated and time-consuming process. If water was used to extinguish the fire, it can also soak through the carpet and padding, creating a risk of mold and mildew growth. Due to these challenges and potential health risks, replacing the carpet is the safest and most effective solution.</p></div>

Q: Can you stretch carpet with furniture on it?

• <div><p>You can get away with stretching the carpet with some remaining items of furniture, so long as you have ready access to the parts of the carpet that require maintenance and you are not stretching through the furniture, as this leads to tears and fraying. Try to remove at least 50% of the furniture if you can&rsquo;t remove it all.</p></div>

Q: Can you replace just a section of carpet?

• <div><p>You can use a carpet patch to replace a single section of carpet. You&rsquo;ll cut out the damaged section and then replace it with a caret patch. The patch should be the same color as the existing carpet. You can also hire a professional carpet repair company to get it done. </p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to lay carpet or carpet tiles?

• <div><p>Carpet tiles are less expensive than traditional carpet. The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/carpet-installation-cost-and-advantages.htm">cost of carpet installation</a> 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. </p></div>

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Last update on March 02, 2025

Reviewed in March 2025
Highly recommend Muscle Movers for your moving needs!! Local, reliable and a family business! Everything was organized and handle with care! Can’t say enough good things about this company!
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Reviewed in May 2024
Shane and Chris were very kind and professional. They explained the process of foam to lift up the concrete around my swimming pool. They cleaned up afterwards and it was a very nice experience. I would highly recommend this service.
Groundworks
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Reviewed in January 2024
Was very fair in price, and trustworthy. I was very impressed with my new flooring, it is beautiful!! I recommend this company %100!!
Red's Repair and Construction
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Reviewed in November 2023
Amazing the guys here early had it done and repaired in a very short time. We will also be hiring them again to do more work for us .
D SQUARED CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in August 2023
I highly recommend this company. His prices are very reasonable and does it in a quickly manner!! Very impressed
Monarch General Services, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
They go above and beyond for the customer, polite, flexable, lovely, strong.
Muscle Movers
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Reviewed in June 2017
THIS COMPANY IS JUST AMAZING TO SAY THE LEST . THIS COMPANY DID CEMENT OVERLAY ON MY FRONT PORCH AND MY SIDEWALK ( WHICH THE PORCH HAD SO MUCH CARPET GLUE ON IT FROM PREVIOUS OWNERS HAD BRIGHT BLUE CARPET GLUE ON THE FRONT PORCH AND IT HAD TO BE GRINDED DOWN TO OVERLAY IT AND AND THEN THEY...
In or Out Surface Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2014
The entire process went very smoothly, the quality of the carpet was fantastic, and my attic looks amazing. The rest of my house has hardwood floors, and it is nice to have a space that is quiet!! I would definitely use B&D again, over any of their competition. Have no complaints, the carpet...
B & D House of Carpets and Flooring
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Reviewed in May 2012
Excellent service -- did much more than I expected. Extremely respectful service people. Removed and hauled away old carpet, and put everything back to where I wanted them (and these were bookshelves that they moved!).They gave in writing what they would do and surpassed it in my...
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In-Law Construction LLC

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Serving Forest, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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"These guys did an amazing job!! Will hire again and highly recommend prices are great life saviors"

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Serving Forest, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Dakota was professional, clean work & the job is beautiful, exactly what I wanted for my open concept room"

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Fintel Flooring & Carpet

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Serving Forest, OH and surrounding areas

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"Perfect craftsmanship and great communication"

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Bazell Maintenance & Remodeling

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Serving Forest, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

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"Everything from start to finish was awesome with this guy. I would highly recommend him. I have remodeled a lot of homes but seldomly do you run across a guy as genuine, hard working as TIm
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Forest, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Great experience. Codey came out and gave me a quote and started the project right away."

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Response rate96%

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A1 floorz an more llc

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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Forest, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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"Great value, they were in and out quickly when they installed the carpet we had bought from Menards. A++!"

Response time3 days

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Vaughn William's H.I.&R.

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Serving Forest, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"It went well. Very professional and skilled at his craft. I will use his services again."

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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Forest, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was looking for someone to mow my yard and everybody in my opinion had pretty high prices. I couldn’t justify paying others high prices just to maintain my yard. Tye at Odd Jobs Unlimited saved the day. He does a great job cutting and maintaining my lawn and his rates are very reasonable. Great guy and best of all he does more than mow lawns."

Response time5 days

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Do Me Right

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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Forest, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Carpet Stretching questions, answered by experts

It is not recommended to install or stretch a carpet without a power stretcher. Skipping essential tools like a power stretcher and a knee kicker will likely result in an improper installation, leaving you with wrinkles, creases, and an unappealing final look. While a knee kicker can provide some limited stretching for thinner carpets, it is not a proper substitute. Attempting to stretch a carpet by hand or with homemade tools can also shorten its lifespan. For the best results, you should buy or rent a stretcher. If you do not want to use a stretcher, it is better to hire a professional for the installation.

Yes, carpets should be replaced after a house fire or significant smoke damage, even if they appear undamaged. Smoke, soot, particulates, and chemicals can penetrate deep into the carpet fibers and padding, making complete removal a complicated and time-consuming process. If water was used to extinguish the fire, it can also soak through the carpet and padding, creating a risk of mold and mildew growth. Due to these challenges and potential health risks, replacing the carpet is the safest and most effective solution.

You can get away with stretching the carpet with some remaining items of furniture, so long as you have ready access to the parts of the carpet that require maintenance and you are not stretching through the furniture, as this leads to tears and fraying. Try to remove at least 50% of the furniture if you can’t remove it all.

You can use a carpet patch to replace a single section of carpet. You’ll cut out the damaged section and then replace it with a caret patch. The patch should be the same color as the existing carpet. You can also hire a professional carpet repair company to get it done.

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.

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