Professional Carpet Installation

While it might not seem like that big a deal, but trying to lay carpeting is a tough job, one that should always be done by a true professional. If carpeting is not installed correctly, it will wrinkle, ripple, and you will run into a long list of other problems. Obviously, carpet is not cheap so you want to make sure your new flooring is installed so it looks great but so it will also last you for many years to come.

Carpet Company's Installer

Typically, when you visit a carpet store to make your choice of flooring, the company will have a list of highly qualified professional installers from which you can choose. Depending on the company, the list may be long or it might only be a few people. However, carpet stores also make money off reputation, which includes not only the quality of carpet but also the level of installation so they want to ensure the person doing the work is qualified.

Your Own Installer

The other option is buying your carpet at a brick and mortar company or online and then hiring your own installer. Again, the key is finding someone who has years of experience, is affordable, backs his or her service, and has references that can be verified. A great carpet installer will also have every tool required for the job so the final project is done perfectly.

Installer Stregnths

The amount of work a carpet installer offers also depends on the individual. For example, some installers will take up old carpet, clean the floor, pull up old tack strips, and even move furniture although an additional fee would be added. Then, there are other professional installers that do not want to mess with anything except the installation of the new carpeting, even for more money.

Questions to Ask

Before you agree to use the services of just any carpet installer, never be afraid to ask questions. As the consumer, you have every right to know how many years this person has been laying carpet, names of companies they have worked for, references from other buyers, ask about licensing and bonding, warranty on work, and clean up. Each of these questions in addition to price for the job done will help you narrow your choices down.

Professional Cleaners

If you have decent carpet and do not want to invest money for new flooring but also have a problem with the appearance, then you might consider talking to a professional carpet cleaner. Just as with carpet installation, hiring a cleaner also means asking the right questions. In this case, you want to ask about the brand of products used, years in business, also request references, licensing, bonding, warranty, and finally, if there is any additional price for moving and replacing furniture.