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Safar Flooring Installs
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Canton, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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 start to 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. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.

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Dowdey's Maintenance Service
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Canton, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Dowdey's Maintenance Service is owned and operated by Randy Dowdey. I have been in the industry since 1990 and have expertise is all phases of this industry. My specialty is remodeling and I excel in design and redesign. Want to "flip" a house? \nCall the experts Dowdey's Maintenance Service. I am a member of your community and know that quality service and complete customer satisfaction are essential. My workmanship is superior and I use the highest of standard of products in the industry. I offer consultations to ensure your expectations are met while saving you money. Call Dowdey's Maintenance Service today. I'll show you how to add value to your home. \n

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Hopper Flooring
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Canton, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Hopper Flooring is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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

Serving Canton, SD and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

I am a professional flooring and carpet installer with 6 years of experience. I deliver high‑quality work using top‑grade materials, and every project includes free estimates. All installations come with a lifetime guarantee upon completion, ensuring long‑lasting results and customer confidence.

Trochez General Flooring
New to Angi
Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Canton, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Trochez General Flooring is a reliable choice when it comes to all types of Flooring Installation. We are reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to getting your floors looking the way it should. We offer free estimates and would love to hear what we can do for you. Call or click for an estimate today

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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.

Standard padding works like a sponge. It absorbs liquid, soaking up every drop of moisture that hits it. Moisture barrier padding does the opposite because it has a waterproof coating made of plastic film, rubber, or treated foam. It doesn’t absorb spills and keeps them on the surface instead, so you can clean them up before they damage your subfloor. 

You’ll know if your carpet is stretched enough if it lies completely flat and smooth across your floor. If you have ripples, wrinkled areas, or carpet piling up along the baseboards, these are telltale signs that your carpet is not fully stretched. Release the carpet from the tack strip along one wall and use a stretcher or knee kicker to stretch out the carpet before securing it again.

No, it works best under synthetic carpets in high-traffic or moisture-prone areas. Avoid using moisture barrier padding under natural fiber carpets like wool, which need air circulation. The barrier can trap the moisture against natural fibers and cause problems. Also, you can skip it in low-risk areas like upstairs guest bedrooms, where the extra protection often isn't worth the added cost.

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. 

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