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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 Lorton, 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
94 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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District Floor Depot
4.9(
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Lorton, 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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LSJC Cleaning Solutions
5.0(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

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

There are a couple of color options to consider when installing carpet in high-traffic areas (like entrances and stairways). Medium-toned colors and patterned carpets can work well in these parts of your home because dirt and stains can blend in easily. Dark carpets will also conceal marks and spills, but they show lint and other light-colored debris. Consider a medium brown or tan for your high-traffic areas. Either way, it’s best to avoid paler shades, like white and cream, which get dirty easily.

When deciding whether to repair or replace your carpet, consider its age, the extent of the damage, and its location. It's often best to replace the entire carpet if the damage is extensive, such as large sections needing replacement, or if it's caused by water, which can lead to mold problems. Similarly, if your carpet is nearing a decade old, replacement is likely the more logical choice. On the other hand, consider repairing your carpet if the damage is localized to one spot, like minor rips or snags, the carpet is still relatively new, or the damage is in a low-traffic area of your home.

In order to avoid long-lasting waves, indents, or sticking, it’s a good idea to wait at least 24 hours after fresh carpet is laid to put weighty furniture on top of it. However, you can begin walking on your new carpet right after it’s installed, and doing so can actually help it adhere to the floor better.

Installing carpet on stairs involves a lot more cutting, tucking, tack strips, and time. The shape of your staircase, along with the material and construction of the carpet you’re installing, will also increase the cost. Carpet installation on stairs will cost $400 to $800 in total, but it can go as high as $2,500 for difficult staircases, such as wrap-around, upholstered, or spiral staircases.

A transition piece between carpet stairs and wood flooring isn't always necessary. A transition piece separates two types of flooring in between rooms and areas, like carpet and vinyl. Because the carpet on the stairs tucks into the seam, you can’t see the fringes, and there is no need to hide anything. However, you can use a stair cap if your stairs have a nose.

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