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The Carpet Depot
4.2(
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Fort Eustis, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1960

Free estimates

"The whole team was great, I loved the work that they completed (stretching, repairing, and cleaning the carpet of the entire house. They were very professional, courteous and very friendly. They were truly a blessing for me and I would recommend them to my friends for future work. GREAT JOB AND EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!! AND A GREAT TEAM RHONDA, JIM, & SCOTT!!!!!!!!!!!"
Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Carpet Connection
4.5(
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Fort Eustis, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

"Excellent customer service and prompt call backs. Needed to have upper level carpet area ( 3 rooms and hallway) stretched and they did an excellent job. Price was fair and comparable to other quotes. Very experienced with carpet stretching and repair."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carpet Stretching questions, answered by experts

Carpet stretching can be a worthwhile investment to increase the lifespan of your carpet and eliminate unsightly wrinkles, ridges, and ripples. For an older carpet that is in relatively good condition aside from some wrinkling or bubbling, restretching can make it look like new and extend its life by at least a couple of years. You should consider restretching when you notice looseness or other related issues.

However, it's important to note that stretching will not fix issues like stains, wear in the pile, or discoloration. Consider replacing the carpet instead if the repair cost is more than 50% of the price of a new one. Additionally, if your carpet is past its expected lifespan of five to 15 years, or if it has been stretched multiple times already, replacement is likely a better option.

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.

Regular vacuuming, deep cleaning, and prompt stain removal help maintain appearance and durability.

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.

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).

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.

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