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Q: How often do you need to replace the carpet on stairs?

• <div><p>Decent <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-signs-you-need-replace-your-carpet.htm">carpet will last</a> around 10 years on stairs. Some less durable carpets, like polyester, will only last five years on stairs. The ideal carpet, like wool or nylon, can last about 15 to 25 years. You&rsquo;ll know when to replace it when it starts wearing down. You may have to replace it sooner if it's stained, whether due to water damage or pets.</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: What happens if you don’t put padding under carpet?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t put padding under your carpet, the carpet won&rsquo;t be protected from wear on the underside. This could result in a shorter life span for your carpet and increased <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/carpet-repair-cost.htm">carpet repair costs</a> over time. An unpadded carpet can also be less comfortable to walk on, depending on your subfloor and the type of carpet.</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: How much does carpet repair cost?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/carpet-repair-cost.htm">cost of carpet repair</a> is <b>$204</b> on average. The typical range for this project is between <b>$135 and $280</b> but can increase to <b>$1,000</b> for severe pet damage repair. The type of repair, along with the carpet material, will impact your total price tag. </p><p>The necessary type of carpet repair is a significant factor in the total price for this project. You can repair simple repairs, like tears and snags, for between <b>$100 and $250</b>. For more complex damage, like water or severe pet damage, prices can start at <b>$300</b> and jump to <b>$1,000</b> or more. </p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2021
my experience with Red Hot Carpet was excellent! I had kicked a can of white paint onto a green carpet, then walked through it. Nevin was able to remove the paint stain, and you can't even tell that it happened! Booking an appointment was easy and fast! My carpets look excellent and that's a...
RED HOT CARPET CLEANING
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Reviewed in August 2016
Did a great job on the couch and loveseat. Very pleased and they look like new. Carpet cleaning was good but wished they had cleaned under a basket on the carpet that could have been moved easily
Smith Mathis Inc
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Reviewed in June 2015
Lani arrived on time and spent close to an hour cleaning carpets. We had a stubborn oil based stain that he spent a long time working on for us. The carpets looked and smelled great. He offered to return at no charge if any of the stains came back.
Oxi Fresh
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Reviewed in December 2013
Everything turned out great. I would use him again. He made sure to keep my carpets clean, he put a tarp down, and explained everything he was doing. He was very nice.
Erik's Clean Sweep
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Reviewed in December 2013
The sofa and easy chair turned out beautifully--they look just as they did when they were new. For the family room, Doug explained to me that that degree of urine spotting was beyond industry standards for what was feasible to treat. He said that he could treat the carpet, but he felt that the...
CLEAN SWEEP PRO CLEANING SVC*
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Reviewed in August 2013
Paul and his helper did a great job on our 10+ year old carpet. Punctual, professional, thorough. Would highly recommend to anyone. Plan to use again when needed in our next home. Thanks Paul!
Blue Diamond Carpet Cleaners
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Reviewed in September 2011
We have carpet in two bedrooms and den and four stairwells. The carpet layers did an excellent job and the carpet still looks new two years later. We had to remove furniture from rooms so that they could install the carpet. They accommodated by scheduling the installation on two days--Friday...
Vogel's Carpet
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Reviewed in September 2010
They were professional on the phone, came over to the house later the same day to measure, and were very helpful in the store. They had a good selection of carpeting that was 'green'. Installation was professional and quick.
Carpet Bazaar
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Reviewed in August 2008
Very well. The cleaner was very knowledgeable and offered us lots of advice on carpet maintenance, stain removal, etc.
D A Burns
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