On average, carpeting is your 3rd largest investment (Home is #1,
automobile is #2). The life-span of carpet is 5-15 years. As a general rule
of thumb, it is far less expensive to repair or clean your carpet versus
purchasing brand new. However, there are a few factors to keep in mind
when making your decision:
Appearance: If your carpet is showing its age, can you live with the current
appearance? Personal preference plays an important role, especially if you
often host guests where good impressions are important. If you don't mind
the appearance and the carpet is less then 9 years old, then repairing -
cleaning or stretching your carpet is a good choice.
Cost: Simple economics, if your budget allows for new carpet, it is always
nice to treat yourself to a fresh new look. You work hard for your money and
are entitled to coming home to a nice home environment. If cost isn't an
issue and your on the fence with your decision, new carpet is a good choice.
Life-Span: If your carpet has little life left or over 9 years old, then repairing
your carpet will be a waste of money. Especially if you're going to replace it
within a year or so. On the contrary, if you simply want to "get by" (eg.
selling home, guests coming over etc), then repairing - cleaning or
stretching your carpet is a good choice.
Future wear-ability: If you have kid(s) and/or pet(s) and feel they are going
to be harsh on your carpet, then let them 'tear-up' the existing carpet a bit
longer before you get new carpet. In the meantime, if you simply want to
"get by" temporarily, then repairing - cleaning or stretching your carpet is a
good choice.
Time: If you're moving out soon, then try and salvage your existing carpet.
Spend as little as possible since you won't be there to enjoy the new
carpet. However, if your carpet is damaged and will hinder potential buyers,
then repairing - replacing - cleaning or stretching your carpet is a choice
you'll have to select on your own based on budget.
Cost Analysis:
Replace 1 room of new carpet: 250 sqft. @ $1.60 - $6 /sqft = $400-$1,500
Re-stretch 2 rooms of carpet due to rippling: 250 total sqft = $152
Patch 1 bleach OR burn spot with an extra piece of remnant = $175
Re-transplant 2 small berber snags on carpet: Small = $195
Whether we repair or install new carpet, we're here to help solve your carpet
concerns. Our phone lines and email are always open. Our advice and
estimates are ALWAYS FREE. Please take a moment to get a free quote
on repairing or installing new carpet so you can come to an informed
decision.
automobile is #2). The life-span of carpet is 5-15 years. As a general rule
of thumb, it is far less expensive to repair or clean your carpet versus
purchasing brand new. However, there are a few factors to keep in mind
when making your decision:
Appearance: If your carpet is showing its age, can you live with the current
appearance? Personal preference plays an important role, especially if you
often host guests where good impressions are important. If you don't mind
the appearance and the carpet is less then 9 years old, then repairing -
cleaning or stretching your carpet is a good choice.
Cost: Simple economics, if your budget allows for new carpet, it is always
nice to treat yourself to a fresh new look. You work hard for your money and
are entitled to coming home to a nice home environment. If cost isn't an
issue and your on the fence with your decision, new carpet is a good choice.
Life-Span: If your carpet has little life left or over 9 years old, then repairing
your carpet will be a waste of money. Especially if you're going to replace it
within a year or so. On the contrary, if you simply want to "get by" (eg.
selling home, guests coming over etc), then repairing - cleaning or
stretching your carpet is a good choice.
Future wear-ability: If you have kid(s) and/or pet(s) and feel they are going
to be harsh on your carpet, then let them 'tear-up' the existing carpet a bit
longer before you get new carpet. In the meantime, if you simply want to
"get by" temporarily, then repairing - cleaning or stretching your carpet is a
good choice.
Time: If you're moving out soon, then try and salvage your existing carpet.
Spend as little as possible since you won't be there to enjoy the new
carpet. However, if your carpet is damaged and will hinder potential buyers,
then repairing - replacing - cleaning or stretching your carpet is a choice
you'll have to select on your own based on budget.
Cost Analysis:
Replace 1 room of new carpet: 250 sqft. @ $1.60 - $6 /sqft = $400-$1,500
Re-stretch 2 rooms of carpet due to rippling: 250 total sqft = $152
Patch 1 bleach OR burn spot with an extra piece of remnant = $175
Re-transplant 2 small berber snags on carpet: Small = $195
Whether we repair or install new carpet, we're here to help solve your carpet
concerns. Our phone lines and email are always open. Our advice and
estimates are ALWAYS FREE. Please take a moment to get a free quote
on repairing or installing new carpet so you can come to an informed
decision.
Fix or Replace? ...lets find out
- New carpet: $400-$1,500 (per room)
- Fix carpet: $175-$250 (average)
- Clean carpet: 30¢ - 80¢ /sqft
- Do it yourself: $29.53 (repair kit)
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carpet, you get a straight answer
which is not profit driven and NOT
meant to influence you into one
side or the other.
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