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Avatar for Hew's Carpet Care
Hew's Carpet Care
4.9(
699
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Gainesville, 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."
90 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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A2Z Action
5.0(
62
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have 3 massive dogs and up until a few months ago as soon as you opened the back door to the yard, it was nothing but mud from the door to the fence in all directions. And because the dogs need to go out 100 times a day, that mud did not stay outside. It was brought into my master bedroom and stomped into my carpet time and time again. I thought I had gotten it all cleaned up with my carpet cleaner but Kevin proved I have no idea how to clean carpet. He is seriously a pro and his meticulous attention detail is unmatched. Not only did he spend hours working on that one room, he came back the next day to do it again because he just wasn't satisfied with the initial result. I cannot recommend him enough. He is absolutely fantastic and I am actually a little sad to be moving out of state and out of his service zone. If you need your carpets cleaned, call Kevin. You won't find anyone better and you won't be disappointed."
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

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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District Floor Depot
4.9(
100
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Natalie in customer service was amazing. She responded quickly to our questions and expedited the installation for us. The original quote was reasonable and the technician did a great job. Overall, we are very happy with District Floor Depot and will be using them again for our carpeting and flooring needs."
6.5" Ash Natural Engineered
3 1/4" Brown Sugar Solid Hickory
Tucker WPC Vinyl
Staircase Refinishing
7.5 Mojave Engineered Oak

+386

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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DryMasters Solutions
5.0(
33
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Awesome. Anthony responded immediately to our inquiry and scheduled an estimate for cleaning the basement carpet. He came out and did a thorough assessment of the work to be done, explained his process, and provided a fair estimate. The work was scheduled within just a few days. Excellent communication, regular updates. Anthony takes pride in his work and with good reason - our carpet looks new! He even freshened up our living room carpet at no extra charge. We are so happy and will contact Anthony from now on whenever we need carpet cleaning."
Commercial office in Fairfax VA
Carpet Cleaning Project
Commercial office in Fairfax VA
Carpet Cleaning Project
Commercial office in Fairfax VA

+23

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

It’s a good idea to install a rug pad under the carpet for your stairs. To make the pad fit, you’ll need to cut one section for each stair tread that’s about one inch narrower than the stair runner so that it won’t be visible once the carpet is installed on top.

While not always required, experts recommend removing baseboards before removing old carpet and installing a new one. This practice leads to a smoother process and a cleaner, more professional-looking finish. Removing the baseboards allows for a seamless carpet installation without the risk of damaging either the carpet or the trim. It also provides a good opportunity to repaint or stain the baseboards and inspect the underlying wall for any issues. If you prefer a quicker option, you can carefully cut the old carpet along the edge of the baseboards, but this may result in a less polished installation for the new carpet.

In most cases, you do not need to put padding or underlayment under carpet tiles. Unlike traditional carpet, which requires a separate pad, carpet tiles are designed to be installed directly onto a firm subfloor like plywood, concrete, or tile. Many carpet tiles come with a built-in underlay and attach with peel-and-stick adhesive, double-sided carpet tape, or glue. For a more comfortable, cushioned feel, especially in residential settings, you can opt for padded carpet tiles that have a thicker underlay attached. While it's generally not recommended to install a separate pad, a compact underlayment might be used in some situations, though this typically requires professional installation. An acoustic underlay may also be considered in commercial spaces or multi-level homes where noise reduction is a priority.

Professional installation ensures seamless fitting, extended carpet life, and compliance with workplace standards.

Yes, carpeted stairs are generally considered safer than stairs with hard surfaces like wood, vinyl, or tile. Carpet provides more traction, which helps reduce the chances of slips and falls, and its cushioning can lessen the severity of an injury if a fall does occur. Hard surfaces often lack the friction needed for a secure tread and can be quite slippery.

However, it's worth noting that some carpets can also be slick, particularly if they are brand new, dirty, or made from certain materials. If any stair surface feels too slippery, traction treads can be added to most materials to increase grip and improve safety.

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