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Avatar for C&Ms Contractors
C&Ms Contractors
Located
5.00(
20
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Approved Pro
C&Ms Contractors
Located
5.00(
20
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 local quotes requested

With years of industry experience we specialize in a variety of tile and stone projects with an emphasis on quality work. You will find that not only are we talented at delivering a finished product that's showroom quality, we're also equally professional, courteous, and live up to the lofty expectations we would set as if it were a project in our own home. We look forward to developing lasting relationships in the community through both our quality work and our quality spirit. Please don't hesitate to call with any questions regarding your tile needs. We're proud to be locally and family owned and operated with the opportunity to serve our local community.

"I recently hired C & M Contractors for a tile installation project, and I couldn't be more impressed! This father-son team exceeded my expectations in every way. Their work ethic is unparalleled - they spent ten hours working steadily, without breaks, to ensure the job was done to perfection. The quality of their craft is truly impeccable; every detail, every cut, every placement is flawless. But what really sets them apart is their professionalism and attention to detail. They cleaned up every scrap of debris, leaving my property spotless. Their communication skills are top-notch, responding promptly to texts and adapting effortlessly to schedule changes. If you're seeking reliable, skilled, and courteous tile contractors, look no further than C & M Contractors. You won't be disappointed! I wholeheartedly recommend this dynamic duo for any tile project. Loretta Cencia"

Loretta C on September 2024

With years of industry experience we specialize in a variety of tile and stone projects with an emphasis on quality work. You will find that not only are we talented at delivering a finished product that's showroom quality, we're also equally professional, courteous, and live up to the lofty expectations we would set as if it were a project in our own home. We look forward to developing lasting relationships in the community through both our quality work and our quality spirit. Please don't hesitate to call with any questions regarding your tile needs. We're proud to be locally and family owned and operated with the opportunity to serve our local community.

"I recently hired C & M Contractors for a tile installation project, and I couldn't be more impressed! This father-son team exceeded my expectations in every way. Their work ethic is unparalleled - they spent ten hours working steadily, without breaks, to ensure the job was done to perfection. The quality of their craft is truly impeccable; every detail, every cut, every placement is flawless. But what really sets them apart is their professionalism and attention to detail. They cleaned up every scrap of debris, leaving my property spotless. Their communication skills are top-notch, responding promptly to texts and adapting effortlessly to schedule changes. If you're seeking reliable, skilled, and courteous tile contractors, look no further than C & M Contractors. You won't be disappointed! I wholeheartedly recommend this dynamic duo for any tile project. Loretta Cencia"

Loretta C on September 2024


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Virginia Top Floors
6100 River Forest Dr
4.87(
70
)
Approved Pro
Virginia Top Floors
6100 River Forest Dr
4.87(
70
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 local quotes requested

Virginia Top Floors is your local, trusted hardwood flooring company. Our team of flooring professionals offers hardwood floor installation, refinishing, and screening & recoating as well as staircase remodeling. We cherish your trust in us and return the favor, upholding the highest standards. With us, you can expect nothing less than quality craftsmanship and unmatched customer service. We’re proud of our work and it shows. Reference the glowing testimonials we’ve gathered. With 50+ years of experience, we’re confident we can achieve the same results for you. In fact, the top Northern Virginia realtors recommend us to their clients. Whether you’re moving in, renovating, or preparing for sale, our hardwood experts are there for you. Look no further than Virginia Top Floors for your hardwood flooring expertise. To learn more about how we can help, call us at (703) 537-9699 or visit virginiatopfloors.com.

"We recently had our hardwood floors refinished by Virginia Top Floors, and the results absolutely exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, the team was professional, punctual, and highly skilled. The consultation process was straightforward, and they took the time to explain the refinishing options available, helping us choose the best finish for our home. Once work began, they treated our home with care, maintaining a clean and organized workspace every step of the way. The final result? Our floors look brand new—rich in color, smooth to the touch, and glowing with a beautiful, even finish. We decided to go with a Red Mahogany color. It has completely transformed the look and feel of our home. We had visitors already compliment how amazing the floors look! If you’re considering hardwood floor refinishing, I highly recommend Virginia Top Floors. Their attention to detail, craftsmanship, and customer service are truly top-notch. We're thrilled with the outcome and grateful for their excellent work! Adrian"

Adrian M on May 2025

Virginia Top Floors is your local, trusted hardwood flooring company. Our team of flooring professionals offers hardwood floor installation, refinishing, and screening & recoating as well as staircase remodeling. We cherish your trust in us and return the favor, upholding the highest standards. With us, you can expect nothing less than quality craftsmanship and unmatched customer service. We’re proud of our work and it shows. Reference the glowing testimonials we’ve gathered. With 50+ years of experience, we’re confident we can achieve the same results for you. In fact, the top Northern Virginia realtors recommend us to their clients. Whether you’re moving in, renovating, or preparing for sale, our hardwood experts are there for you. Look no further than Virginia Top Floors for your hardwood flooring expertise. To learn more about how we can help, call us at (703) 537-9699 or visit virginiatopfloors.com.

"We recently had our hardwood floors refinished by Virginia Top Floors, and the results absolutely exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, the team was professional, punctual, and highly skilled. The consultation process was straightforward, and they took the time to explain the refinishing options available, helping us choose the best finish for our home. Once work began, they treated our home with care, maintaining a clean and organized workspace every step of the way. The final result? Our floors look brand new—rich in color, smooth to the touch, and glowing with a beautiful, even finish. We decided to go with a Red Mahogany color. It has completely transformed the look and feel of our home. We had visitors already compliment how amazing the floors look! If you’re considering hardwood floor refinishing, I highly recommend Virginia Top Floors. Their attention to detail, craftsmanship, and customer service are truly top-notch. We're thrilled with the outcome and grateful for their excellent work! Adrian"

Adrian M on May 2025


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Home Equity Contractors
8234 Tenbrook Dr
4.33(
30
)
Approved Pro
Home Equity Contractors
8234 Tenbrook Dr
4.33(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
157 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Free Estimates. We understand how stressful and expensive home improvements can be from choosing the right contractor for the job to having your house in disarray for a period of time. If you are updating your home to put on the market, we offer a deferred payment option. We recognize the struggle that sellers face when getting ready to sell their home. Often the main issue is simply not having the finances to make the necessary improvements that will generate a higher sales price. For some it is simply understanding that today's buyers want move in ready homes. ​HEC was started to give sellers and their agents the ability to sell their home quickly and at the highest price possible. There is no secret to selling, UPDATED HOMES SELL FASTER AND HIGHER! Our clients have averaged a 130% Return on Investment when updating their home for sale. We can take care of all of your home remodeling needs from finishing a basement, remodeling your kitchen and bathrooms, to replacing your roof. ​Our approach is simple - we use high quality contractors to make smart updates to your home or listing based on our 20 years of experience in the DC Area Real Estate Market. We do not recommend high end upgrades if they will not generate a good return on your investment. We work with you or your agent to establish an expected price after updates to make an informed decision. The owners of Home Equity Contractors are licensed Realtors in VA, MD, and DC.

"If you want to work with someone condescending, rude, confrontational, unprofessional, and whose contractors workmanship is probably the worst I have ever encountered in my 30 years of working with contractors, THIS IS YOUR GUY. I can ramble on about the false promises, the horrible workmanship, the constant delays, the lack of communication, the rude and confrontational text messages. I guarantee Mr. Shank will in fact respond to this review and try to flip the script and blame it all on me somehow. He talks very poorly about all his customers well at least the ones he doesn't like. Not sure what that is based on although I do have some idea what is based on. But he never made anything explicit, so I can't make accusations that he is a racist. So I am definitely not saying he is a racist because he didn't do anything racist. But if he was a racist it would explain why he didn't give two poops about doing good work for multiple projects I provided him. I also have multiple properties and was hoping to make Mr. Shank a lifelong contractor. In a nutshell, he has done 2 projects for me at 2 properties. One was installing a threshold for a glass enclosed shower stall. His crappy sub contractor (they are not employees) despite him saying they are employees, did not install any grouting on the threshold. Fast forward 1 year, and mold is popping up all around the threshold. Rather than dealing with this individual, I hired another contractor to fix up his mess. Second job, and my second mistake, I hired him for a full scale home renovation for around 50K. That project was an absolute disaster. He took 3 months to do what he promised to me verbally would be a 3 week job. I don't really want to spend 1 hour writing down all the crap he did wrong. I'll try so sum up the highlights. Ripped out old flooring, promised to make new flooring level after installing new concrete by using lasers. New flooring is totally not level and as bumpy as walking on your local trail. The shoe moldings around the flooring look like a child installed them. I had to argue with him to get him to regrout the bathroom which was in his contract in the first place. I can go on and on. For sure if you are someone that Mr. Shank likes and match his criteria of what he likes, whatever that could be I have no idea definitely not race related. He may do a great job for you and that may explain the great reviews. I myself had a horrible experience with Mr. Shank and his group of sub contractors who just plain do terrible work. Ignore my review or take it seriously, frankly this guy will keep getting business cause he's a great salesman. Even has a LinkedIN profile to show how professional he is. Epic scammer and fraud. Stay away."

Kevin D on June 2025

Free Estimates. We understand how stressful and expensive home improvements can be from choosing the right contractor for the job to having your house in disarray for a period of time. If you are updating your home to put on the market, we offer a deferred payment option. We recognize the struggle that sellers face when getting ready to sell their home. Often the main issue is simply not having the finances to make the necessary improvements that will generate a higher sales price. For some it is simply understanding that today's buyers want move in ready homes. ​HEC was started to give sellers and their agents the ability to sell their home quickly and at the highest price possible. There is no secret to selling, UPDATED HOMES SELL FASTER AND HIGHER! Our clients have averaged a 130% Return on Investment when updating their home for sale. We can take care of all of your home remodeling needs from finishing a basement, remodeling your kitchen and bathrooms, to replacing your roof. ​Our approach is simple - we use high quality contractors to make smart updates to your home or listing based on our 20 years of experience in the DC Area Real Estate Market. We do not recommend high end upgrades if they will not generate a good return on your investment. We work with you or your agent to establish an expected price after updates to make an informed decision. The owners of Home Equity Contractors are licensed Realtors in VA, MD, and DC.

"If you want to work with someone condescending, rude, confrontational, unprofessional, and whose contractors workmanship is probably the worst I have ever encountered in my 30 years of working with contractors, THIS IS YOUR GUY. I can ramble on about the false promises, the horrible workmanship, the constant delays, the lack of communication, the rude and confrontational text messages. I guarantee Mr. Shank will in fact respond to this review and try to flip the script and blame it all on me somehow. He talks very poorly about all his customers well at least the ones he doesn't like. Not sure what that is based on although I do have some idea what is based on. But he never made anything explicit, so I can't make accusations that he is a racist. So I am definitely not saying he is a racist because he didn't do anything racist. But if he was a racist it would explain why he didn't give two poops about doing good work for multiple projects I provided him. I also have multiple properties and was hoping to make Mr. Shank a lifelong contractor. In a nutshell, he has done 2 projects for me at 2 properties. One was installing a threshold for a glass enclosed shower stall. His crappy sub contractor (they are not employees) despite him saying they are employees, did not install any grouting on the threshold. Fast forward 1 year, and mold is popping up all around the threshold. Rather than dealing with this individual, I hired another contractor to fix up his mess. Second job, and my second mistake, I hired him for a full scale home renovation for around 50K. That project was an absolute disaster. He took 3 months to do what he promised to me verbally would be a 3 week job. I don't really want to spend 1 hour writing down all the crap he did wrong. I'll try so sum up the highlights. Ripped out old flooring, promised to make new flooring level after installing new concrete by using lasers. New flooring is totally not level and as bumpy as walking on your local trail. The shoe moldings around the flooring look like a child installed them. I had to argue with him to get him to regrout the bathroom which was in his contract in the first place. I can go on and on. For sure if you are someone that Mr. Shank likes and match his criteria of what he likes, whatever that could be I have no idea definitely not race related. He may do a great job for you and that may explain the great reviews. I myself had a horrible experience with Mr. Shank and his group of sub contractors who just plain do terrible work. Ignore my review or take it seriously, frankly this guy will keep getting business cause he's a great salesman. Even has a LinkedIN profile to show how professional he is. Epic scammer and fraud. Stay away."

Kevin D on June 2025


Avatar for AFFORDABLE CARPET & FLOORING
AFFORDABLE CARPET & FLOORING
9320 Mike Garcia Drive
4.72(
47
)
Approved Pro
AFFORDABLE CARPET & FLOORING
9320 Mike Garcia Drive
4.72(
47
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
263 local quotes requested

Locally owner and operated, Affordable Carpet and Flooring is a top rated flooring company in the Northern Virginia area, and has been in business since 1999. David Reading, owner of Affordable Carpet and Flooring is an experienced floor covering licensed contractor, who has worked exclusively in the flooring industry for over 25 years. Our services include the sales and installation of carpeting, hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, and vinyl flooring. We work with you every step of the way, giving you the great service that you deserve at every turn.

"Great , on time quick work price as quoted"

Donald G on March 2025

Locally owner and operated, Affordable Carpet and Flooring is a top rated flooring company in the Northern Virginia area, and has been in business since 1999. David Reading, owner of Affordable Carpet and Flooring is an experienced floor covering licensed contractor, who has worked exclusively in the flooring industry for over 25 years. Our services include the sales and installation of carpeting, hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, and vinyl flooring. We work with you every step of the way, giving you the great service that you deserve at every turn.

"Great , on time quick work price as quoted"

Donald G on March 2025


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Flores Enterprises LLC
5.00(
17
)
Approved Pro
Flores Enterprises LLC
5.00(
17
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
108 local quotes requested

Here at Flores Enterprises LLC, we take pride in providing the best services and satisfying our customer needs. We specialize in general construction or services, like pressure washing carpentry, deck.. trim work, fences, Yard clean up, snow removal and junk hauling. roofing..gutters cleaning..gutters installation..interior and exterior painting..carpet .hardwood flooring..laminate flooring. drywall. kitchens. bathrooms. sheds .and more..look forward to your business and serving you. Contact us today at(703) 6771692

"Went very, very well!!"

Cletus S on August 2025

Here at Flores Enterprises LLC, we take pride in providing the best services and satisfying our customer needs. We specialize in general construction or services, like pressure washing carpentry, deck.. trim work, fences, Yard clean up, snow removal and junk hauling. roofing..gutters cleaning..gutters installation..interior and exterior painting..carpet .hardwood flooring..laminate flooring. drywall. kitchens. bathrooms. sheds .and more..look forward to your business and serving you. Contact us today at(703) 6771692

"Went very, very well!!"

Cletus S on August 2025


Avatar for D&S Floor Covering Inc
D&S Floor Covering Inc
5622 OX Rd
4.82(
106
)
Approved Pro
D&S Floor Covering Inc
5622 OX Rd
4.82(
106
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
28 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

D&S Floor covering services the northern virginia area since 1999! We are a local small business willing to serve! We also offer financing! Come stop in anytime, shop at home or visit our website at www.dsfloorcovering.com

"Wow! Look at the hardwood flooring we had installed on 4-15-24 on the stairs and the whole second floor. It only took 2 days! The whole job cost $10,680 for hardwood upstairs the stairs to the first floor. We paid $2100 for high quality vinyl for the stairs going to the basement with the landing, plus tax. We worked with [*** Link removed ***] They have a tiny store at 5622 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039. Or call 703-764-9330 and they will come to your house. I got 2 other quotes from well-known companies. The estimates for the exact same job were $18,473 and $22,250. The company with the highest quote was very nice and informative. He told me his crews have been with him for 20 years. I was tempted, but just couldn’t pay close to double the price. The 3 man crew that came Monday worked FAST. The lead man has been with his boss for exactly 20 years, since he was 16 years old. He did all of the stair work, beautifully. The second day he came alone and finished the job. We Love our new floors!"

Kennet M on April 2024

D&S Floor covering services the northern virginia area since 1999! We are a local small business willing to serve! We also offer financing! Come stop in anytime, shop at home or visit our website at www.dsfloorcovering.com

"Wow! Look at the hardwood flooring we had installed on 4-15-24 on the stairs and the whole second floor. It only took 2 days! The whole job cost $10,680 for hardwood upstairs the stairs to the first floor. We paid $2100 for high quality vinyl for the stairs going to the basement with the landing, plus tax. We worked with [*** Link removed ***] They have a tiny store at 5622 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039. Or call 703-764-9330 and they will come to your house. I got 2 other quotes from well-known companies. The estimates for the exact same job were $18,473 and $22,250. The company with the highest quote was very nice and informative. He told me his crews have been with him for 20 years. I was tempted, but just couldn’t pay close to double the price. The 3 man crew that came Monday worked FAST. The lead man has been with his boss for exactly 20 years, since he was 16 years old. He did all of the stair work, beautifully. The second day he came alone and finished the job. We Love our new floors!"

Kennet M on April 2024


Avatar for Flooring Inc
Flooring Inc
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Flooring Inc
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 local quotes requested

Our minimum is $500 for small projects and premier projects are our specialty. PLEASE be respectful when inquiring. Flooring Inc. We sell, carpet and wood floor ceramic to install and repair carpet. We install wood floors and other types of flooring. Call today to set up an in home consultation!

"I requested a quote Thursday July 31st and they came out the next day, Friday, August 1st. Antonio and his guy showed up on time and got straight to work. Although the job took way longer than expected I appreciate them doing things right the first time. They even cleaned up behind themselves after installing the carpet. I’ll definitely hire them for other jobs for my home. So glad to have found honest, friendly, hardworking men on Angi that don’t cost a arm and a leg to get things done."

Yolanda S on August 2025

Our minimum is $500 for small projects and premier projects are our specialty. PLEASE be respectful when inquiring. Flooring Inc. We sell, carpet and wood floor ceramic to install and repair carpet. We install wood floors and other types of flooring. Call today to set up an in home consultation!

"I requested a quote Thursday July 31st and they came out the next day, Friday, August 1st. Antonio and his guy showed up on time and got straight to work. Although the job took way longer than expected I appreciate them doing things right the first time. They even cleaned up behind themselves after installing the carpet. I’ll definitely hire them for other jobs for my home. So glad to have found honest, friendly, hardworking men on Angi that don’t cost a arm and a leg to get things done."

Yolanda S on August 2025


Avatar for ZVision Remodeling
ZVision Remodeling
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
ZVision Remodeling
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

As a family-owned business, we are dedicated to designing and building your vision for home remodeling. We operate with core values that serve as our foundation and guide every aspect of our work: Integrity, Communication, Creativity, and Commitment. We recognize the importance of delivering exceptional service through a transparent process and a team of highly trained professionals dedicated to your project. Whether your project is small or large, we are equipped with the expertise and dedication needed to realize your vision. At ZVision we are: • Currently an active VA licensed remodeling company with required insurance • ITS certified in all TCNA/ANSI tile installation regulations and code • Schluter certified in waterproofing and tile installation standards and products We look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Should you have any questions or need assistance, we are here for you.

"We are doing some remodeling on our kitchen. We did everything except the backsplash. We finally found the tiles we wanted (4" hexagons) and we tried lowes but if we didn't buy the tiles there, they wouldn't do it. (Lowe's also didn't have these tiles!). We came to angi and we found zvision remodeling and Eddy was the person who came to install our beautiful backsplash. He was at our house for 4 days. (He came in over the weekend, too). He took his time and did a great job! Highly recommend! Thank you, Eddy!!!"

Kathy B on September 2024

As a family-owned business, we are dedicated to designing and building your vision for home remodeling. We operate with core values that serve as our foundation and guide every aspect of our work: Integrity, Communication, Creativity, and Commitment. We recognize the importance of delivering exceptional service through a transparent process and a team of highly trained professionals dedicated to your project. Whether your project is small or large, we are equipped with the expertise and dedication needed to realize your vision. At ZVision we are: • Currently an active VA licensed remodeling company with required insurance • ITS certified in all TCNA/ANSI tile installation regulations and code • Schluter certified in waterproofing and tile installation standards and products We look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Should you have any questions or need assistance, we are here for you.

"We are doing some remodeling on our kitchen. We did everything except the backsplash. We finally found the tiles we wanted (4" hexagons) and we tried lowes but if we didn't buy the tiles there, they wouldn't do it. (Lowe's also didn't have these tiles!). We came to angi and we found zvision remodeling and Eddy was the person who came to install our beautiful backsplash. He was at our house for 4 days. (He came in over the weekend, too). He took his time and did a great job! Highly recommend! Thank you, Eddy!!!"

Kathy B on September 2024


GS CUSTOM REMODELERS LLC
4.92(
24
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GS CUSTOM REMODELERS LLC
4.92(
24
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

GS Custom Remodelers LLC Professionals with a Class A General Contracting License and Insurance specializing in all of your Remodeling needs. From Bathrooms, to Kitchen Redesigns, Finishing Basements, and Building Custom Decks, Patios, and Porches we have a wide range of experience and are dedicated to providing quality home improvement at an affordable price. Conveniently located in the Manassas area we serve the entire Northern Virginia. Speak with our pros today for a Free Consultation & Free Estimate.

"Juan and his team were prompt, professional, and did high quality work."

Joseph B on July 2025

GS Custom Remodelers LLC Professionals with a Class A General Contracting License and Insurance specializing in all of your Remodeling needs. From Bathrooms, to Kitchen Redesigns, Finishing Basements, and Building Custom Decks, Patios, and Porches we have a wide range of experience and are dedicated to providing quality home improvement at an affordable price. Conveniently located in the Manassas area we serve the entire Northern Virginia. Speak with our pros today for a Free Consultation & Free Estimate.

"Juan and his team were prompt, professional, and did high quality work."

Joseph B on July 2025


MR-RENOVATIONS
Manassas
No reviews
MR-RENOVATIONS
Manassas
No reviews
8 years of experience

MR-RENOVATIONS is a reputable company serving customers in their complete Home renovation and backyard projects. We offer a team over 8 years of experience in the home renovation industry. We are a licensed and insured company doing business in Virginia and its surrounds. We specialize in house renovation,backyard,landscape,cabinets,concrete sidewalks,driveway, swimming pool construction and renovation. Whether your job is big or small, you can count on quality from start to finish. Let us transform your Home or backyard into someplace you always dreamed it could be.Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

MR-RENOVATIONS is a reputable company serving customers in their complete Home renovation and backyard projects. We offer a team over 8 years of experience in the home renovation industry. We are a licensed and insured company doing business in Virginia and its surrounds. We specialize in house renovation,backyard,landscape,cabinets,concrete sidewalks,driveway, swimming pool construction and renovation. Whether your job is big or small, you can count on quality from start to finish. Let us transform your Home or backyard into someplace you always dreamed it could be.Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

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FAQs for carpet installation projects in Dumfries, VA

While it’s possible to install carpet yourself, it’s best to hire a local carpet installer to ensure it’s done correctly and safely. Before installing carpet yourself, check whether the manufacturer’s warranty will remain intact. Many manufacturer’s warranties won’t cover the cost of materials under the warranty if it wasn’t installed by a pro. In addition, you should only install carpet yourself if you’re familiar with the tools required and if the installation is straightforward, not involving things such as floor vents or stairs. 

Keeping your new carpet clean is vital to extending its longevity. Vacuuming regularly—at least once a week—can help remove dirt, debris, and pet hair. Instead of waiting, treating stains as they appear helps keep your carpet fibers looking fresh. Remember to blot rather than rub, rubbing will only make the stain larger. 

It’s ideal to hire a professional carpet cleaning service to conduct a deep cleaning of your carpets a few times per year. The cost of professional carpet cleaning is $180 on average, which can help remove tough stains, draw out hidden dust and allergens, and eliminate odors. 

There are many different types of carpets for you to choose from. When choosing a carpet, it’s essential to consider the following:

  • Fiber: Describes what your carpet is made of, such as polyester, wool, nylon, or acrylic. 

  • Pile type: Explains how your carpet looks. Your carpet fibers can be looped, twisted, cut, or woven.

  • Pile height: Describes the length of your carpet. You can choose a low, medium, or high pile.

  • Density: Refers to how close yarn fibers are to each other. 

Carpets can last between five and 15 years. The longevity of your carpet is dependent on a few factors, including its type, cushion, fibers, and amount of foot traffic. The type of carpet you have paired with the material impacts its life span tremendously and the foot traffic it endures.

If your carpet is 20 years or older, replace it soon to avoid potential odors and overly-worn spots. You should consider replacing it sooner if it has stains, water damage, smelly odor, matting, or color loss.

The cost to install carpet is $1,780 on average for 330 square feet, the size of an average living room. This cost could range from $200 to $5,000, depending on the amount of carpet, material, and type of carpet. 

If you need 500 square feet of carpet, it’ll cost $1,500 to $5,500, while 1,000 square feet of carpet costs $3,000 to $11,000. Polyester is one of the more affordable options, ranging from $1 to $3 per square foot. Wool is a more luxurious option, ranging from $4 to $20 per square foot

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