How long does carpet stretching last?

• <div><p>Carpet stretching isn’t permanent, but it can last anywhere from two to six years. The longevity of this project depends on the quality of the carpet and whether it’s in a high-traffic area. You might not be able to stretch old or damaged carpets because they can tear. Certain fibers, like nylon, stretch better than others.</p></div>

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Q: How much does it cost to stretch a carpet?

• <div><p>Hiring a pro to stretch a carpet costs anywhere from $100 to $300, though this price increases if you also task the contractor to remove and replace the furniture from the room. Doing it on your own maxes out at $100, though renting the power stretcher and knee kicker extend the cost in some instances.</p></div>

Q: How long does carpet stretching last?

• <div><p>Carpet stretching isn&rsquo;t permanent, but it can last anywhere from two to six years. The longevity of this project depends on the quality of the carpet and whether it&rsquo;s in a high-traffic area. You might not be able to stretch old or damaged carpets because they can tear. Certain fibers, like nylon, stretch better than others.</p></div>

Q: Should you use a carpet repair kit?

• <div><p>While some carpet repair kits exist and only cost around $15, they are not usually appropriate for Berber repair. Typically, they include small pieces of fibers to use as patches, and Berber carpets are typically colored very differently from other kinds of carpets. This is why it is imperative to try and locate a spare piece of carpet from your original installation when you need to patch up an area. </p><p>In addition, the tools these kits include are often watered-down versions of the ones you can buy individually from your local hardware store (e.g., the glue in the kit will not be as strong as your hot glue gun or the double-sided carpet tape).</p></div>

Q: How often should carpets be stretched?

• <div><p>Generally speaking, restretch your carpets once every five years, though this timeframe depends on a number of factors, such as the level of foot traffic in the area. If the carpet looks wrinkled and there are loosened areas on the floor, go for the restretch. If everything looks and feels fine, you are good.</p></div>

Q: How much gap do you need for transition strips?

• <div><p>Most transition strips measure two to five inches wide, but it varies by floor type. The right gap for your flooring depends on the look you prefer. A wider gap allows more room for expansion, whereas a narrower gap requires a smaller transition strip but leaves less expansion room. You should have at least a one-inch gap between any floor types, but sometimes more.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2022
Can't say enough about Delaware Valley Carpet Cleaning, and Joe, the owner. Very professional, personable and knowledgeable. Outstanding results at a great price. We have an off-white carpet in our front room...and pets! By the time Joe and his team are done, it looks like the carpet was newly...
Delaware Valley Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2021
I love this company. They arrive on time and get my carpets cleaned quickly and well. I love their dry process so you do not have to wait hours for your carpet to dry. I have used them for several years and will continue to use them as long as I need my carpets cleaned and protected!
Hughes Dry Professional Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2020
They did a fantastic job with the carpets and upholstery. They were thorough, knowledgeable and took pride in their work. I was very pleased with the results and professionalism. I would not hesitate to contact them in the future and would recommend them highly.
RED HOT CARPET CLEANING
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Reviewed in September 2019
Carpet was left very wet. No pads under furniture legs
Weavers Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2016
The carpet cleaning was good and I would have given that an A. But, what they did on the tile was very unsatisfactory. I didn't shop for the price. I would like to try someone else. The tile work was insufficient but their comment was that it was as good as it would get. I had another workman...
Stanley Steemer
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Reviewed in December 2015
A company that I could trust to do what is needed, without padding or unexpected expenses. Mr. Hauf and his team could see what needed to be done, make recommendations for the most cost-efficient means of accomplishing the goals, and the. Independently see the project through. Extremely...
HAUF CONTRACTING
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Reviewed in May 2013
Service was great very neatly done put shoe covers on when in the house.Excellant work for the price. They were so nice and neat They even went above and beyond
T&T Contracting
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Reviewed in February 2013
He seemed to do excellent work, and was very thorough. The down side, and only one, is that he was very expensive. We had another contractor do some different plumbing work the following month and he confirmed that we paid a high price.
CAPPARELLI PLUMBING & HEATING
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Reviewed in July 2012
All of the chimney liners were installed well. On one chimney they repaired the deteriorated mortar and their mortar joints dropped. Top Hat was responsive to this problem.
Top Hat Chimney & Duct Cleaning
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Reviewed in October 2008
Our hot water heater valve failed during the night, so we woke to about 50 gallons of water in our finished basement. We initially called another company (also recommended by Angie's List), but they didn't have anyone available immediately so they recommended Bale's. Bale's was able to send a...
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