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Avatar for Hew's Carpet Care
Hew's Carpet Care
4.9(
698
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Serving Herndon, VA and surrounding areas

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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 time5 hrs
96 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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The Right Choice Carpet and Flooring Services
4.6(
143
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Serving Herndon, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job on the carpet and upholstery. My carpets look good again! They were on time, very professional and worked effeciently. They completed the project faster than I had expected."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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District Floor Depot
4.9(
100
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Serving Herndon, VA and surrounding areas

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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

Response time8 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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A2Z Action
5.0(
61
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Serving Herndon, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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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 time9 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Midland Carpet Cleaning
5.0(
35
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Serving Herndon, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Midland did an excellent job cleaning the carpet for my townhouse. I had a stain that was there since I bought the house and its gone. The carpet looks new again! Thank you for the great service."
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Mclean Carpet Cleaned
Gaithersburg Carpet Cleaned
Mclean Bedroom Cleaned
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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LSJC Cleaning Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Herndon, VA and surrounding areas

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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
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, carpeted stairs are generally considered safer than stairs with hard surfaces like wood, vinyl, or tile. Carpet provides more traction and friction, which helps reduce the chances of slips and falls. Additionally, if a fall does occur, carpet offers more cushioning, which can lessen the severity of an injury. While hard surfaces can look great, they are often more slippery. However, it's worth noting that some carpets, especially if they are new, dirty, or have a slick texture, can also pose a slipping hazard. To improve safety on any type of stair surface, you can add traction treads to increase grip.

The life span of carpet in a home with children and animals depends on factors like the carpet material’s quality, how frequently you clean and maintain it, and the level of foot traffic. On average, carpets need to be replaced every five to 15 years. Signs of wear, matting, or persistent odors may indicate that it's time to contact a local flooring company to replace your carpet.

Many DIYers and pros start installing flooring in the middle of a room to ensure a balanced, symmetrical layout, especially when using tiles or planks. This process is particularly helpful in odd-shaped rooms because it allows you to create a centerline from which to work. Beginning in the center will enable you to work toward the edges so the final layout feels intentional and centered, even if the walls aren’t perfectly square.

The difference between a 40-oz. and 60-oz. carpet is the carpet face weight, meaning the 60-oz. carpet weighs 20 ounces more per square yard. When looking at two similar carpets of the same material and type, the 60-oz. carpet face weight likely indicates higher quality and more durability due to heavier carpet fibers. 

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.

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