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Avatar for Hew's Carpet Care
Hew's Carpet Care
4.9(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Annandale, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hew's Carpet was professional, on time and honored their price after 30 days. I love my carpet even more now after Hew's Carpet restretched my carpet. They even cleaned up after the service. I will most certainily used their service again."
Response time4 hrs
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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A2Z Action
5.0(
64
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Annandale, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Carpet was cleaned professionally and looked like a much newer carpet afterwards. He was able to remove difficult stains and spent the time to really get the carpet clean. Definitely a good job."
Before - There are lots of spots and stains on this carpet.
Before (bottom) and after (top) photo of stairs. This shows the difference between the cleaned and heavily soiled steps.
Carpet has been pulled up to be stretched.
Before - There are lots of spots and stains on this carpet.
After photo from steam cleaning.

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LSJC Cleaning Solutions
5.0(
16
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Annandale, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

W are an IICRC-certified, family-owned cleaning company proudly serving the DMV since 2021. With over 20 years of combined experience, we clean for health, following industry standards to remove dirt, allergens, and contaminants that impact indoor air quality. From carpets to complete spaces, our services deliver spotless results you can see and a cleaner, healthier environment you can feel backed by our satisfaction.

Carpets & Floors
Carpets & Floors
Carpets & Floors
Every detail count
Stairs need love too

+16

Response time30 mins
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Decent carpet will last 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’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.

While it is possible to install carpet yourself, it is a challenging DIY project that requires precise measurement, proper cutting skills, and knowledge of correct installation techniques. The process involves multiple steps, including removing old flooring, installing underlayment and tack strips, and stretching the carpet to prevent wrinkles, which can take several days to complete.

Before starting, consider these factors:

  • Warranty: Many manufacturers' warranties are voided if the carpet is not installed by a professional.

  • Tools: You will need to buy or rent specialized equipment like a knee kicker, carpet stretcher, and seam roller.

  • Complexity: DIY installation is most suitable for simple, straightforward rooms. Projects involving stairs or floor vents are significantly more difficult.

  • Cost: While you can save on labor, the cost of tools plus the risk of expensive mistakes—which may require re-installation—can make hiring a professional more cost-effective in the long run.

Given the potential for errors, voided warranties, and the need for special tools, hiring a local carpet installer is often recommended to ensure the job is done correctly and safely.

In most cases, carpeting isn’t kind to the wood that it’s attached to. Most carpet installation uses adhesive or nailing strips, both of which will damage wood. Conversely, you can choose to use an adhesive designed to be removed from wood, in which case carpeting can actually protect your hardwood stairs.

Installing carpet padding is mostly a matter of measuring the room and cutting the carpet pad to size with a utility knife. You can save some money on carpet installation costs by doing it yourself. Before installing the carpet padding, you should install the tack strips around the room’s perimeter and prepare the subfloor by cleaning and making any necessary repairs. Then, unroll the carpet pad and cut sections as needed. Staple the carpet pad to the subfloor along the edges, leaving the tack strips exposed.

The costs range from $3 to $10 per square foot, depending on the carpet type, labor, and subfloor preparation.

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