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Floorboys
4.9(
74
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We again went to Floor boys to pick out carpet for our for our master bedroom. We used Chris Gardner as our salesperson and again he is extremely knowledgeable. He showed us carpets that are specifically for pets and showed us the correct pad to place under carpet. He is coming August 29 to measure. I recommend floor boys and Chris Gardner for all your flooring needs"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carolina Carpet Cleaning of the Midlands Inc
4.8(
162
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"What a wonderful experience! David was early (yay!), professional, courteous and knowledgeable. A great representative for the company. He informed us what he would be doing, why he was doing it and how long the process would take. He answered every question we had and even offered tips on how to keep the carpet looking its best. Win-win!"
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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DOOR TO DOOR FLOORS, INC.
4.9(
110
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The first visit by the salesmen went very well. He inspected the house and made several recommendations. Install floating floors on the lower floor of the house and carpet on the upper floor of the house except the full bathroom, which should have a floating floor installed there. When the installation crew showed up, they were, at first, taken aback by how small my house really was (920 Sq FT). The supervisor and I talked about the extra work that would be required to do the job (I figured there would be an extra expense because of damage to the original flooring in the house) and came up with a very reasonable price (which I had planned for) to do the job. He made some recommendations as to how to make sure the floating floor was flat by adding a 1/4 inch plywood flooring on top of the original flooring. He and his crew were professional and took pride in their work. He and his crew did an Excellent job of installing the floor and carpet and took the extra time to make sure that the flooring was installed flat. I have too mention that because of the small size of my house, there was an lot of extra measuring and cutting of wood and flooring to be done. Almost the entire house had 45 degree angles to it which required a full extra day to finished the installation in. During the time the crew was working, one of the people from Door to Door flooring came by to check on the crews work and ask if there were any concerns I had which showed me that Door to Door flooring cared about how we felt about the job and how they were doing. The job was completed in three days and the crew cleaned up very well. I had a conversation with the supervisor on the care and cleaning of the floating floor since this was my first time caring for it, and he was very knowledgeable and helpful in giving us tips on how to care and clean the floor. About 4 or 5 days later, the salesmen who originally gave us our bid came by the house to inspect the installation and see if we had any concerns or complaints about what took place. He also informed me about the guarantee of the workmanship (3 years) along with recommendations on when to contact him should any problems with the flooring show up. All in all, although having a new floor installed in any house can be a somewhat disruptive experience, what with all the moving around, this company and it's subcontractors did an Excellent job. I am very pleased with the professionalism showed by the installation crew and the salesmen in their care and followup. I would use this Company again and highly recommend anyone who is considering having a floor or carpet installed to use Door to Door Flooring."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Whitehall Carpet Cleaners and Water Restoration
4.8(
51
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were reasonable priced. They were on time and they were thorough. The furniture was slightly dump but like they said it did dry within 2 hours and I liked that they took the carpets away to clean and dry and then bring back. I would recommend them. The cleaned and they did cat urine treatment and the same time and it worked so I was pleased. They were fast and efficient."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Lowe's
4.7(
27
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The price was reasonable for what they did. The experience went pretty well. The price was really good. They were the cheapest that I could find to do the entire area. I was able to go to the store and pick it out. I was able to look at it before it went down. They had a wide variety of flooring to choose from and I went with a lighter color. It is a beautiful floor. They were very responsive. The contractor that they hired was late for first two days because their vehicle broke down, but it was not their fault. They were very professional. I will be using them for some door installation."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Carpet One Floor & Home
5.0(
9
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was impressed with Trevon and his team of installers yesterday, and noticed immediately how well they work together as a team. They were all very efficient, and I noticed that everyone really pulled their own weight and worked hard (which you don’t always see with installation teams). In addition, they were friendly and patient with me as a homeowner going through my first carpet installation experience. I could see Trevon's 20 years of experience working at Carpet One really shining through with the way he manages his team and handles clients. I’m grateful for Robert, too, coming to my house to measure the day after I visited the store, getting me the estimate that afternoon after the measuring, and keeping things moving. He sensed that I was ready to move on this project and simplified practical choices for me and my needs (budget, time frame, cat owner, etc.), which helped a lot. He was always sensitive to the price point I needed, and I never felt he was trying to talk me into spending more money than makes sense for my house’s value. I really appreciated the feeling of simplification, because projects like this can be overwhelming to me as a homeowner sometimes. Robert really understood what I needed. I also appreciate that everyone was respectful of my time, and Robert and Trevon and his team showed up exactly when they said they would show up at my house. Those kinds of things mean a lot to customers."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tailor-Made Rugs
5.0(
5
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The runners look great! I’m a flooring installer with JRC Floor Covering and I have work with Taylor Made for some years and they always do a terrific job! Taylor Made dose all my rug bindings, I will not go anywhere else but to Taylor Made!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Designs By Cheryl Lynn & Associates, LLC.
4.5(
50
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The installation of the countertops went smoothly though 4 end pieces had to be added after the fact to ensure protection of drywall at the ends of the counters since the backsplash couldn't extend out to the end of the counters. These pieces were delivered and installed within 24-48 hours. Very professional!"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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CARPET ONE
4.4(
12
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"First, the salesman worked with us on price and negotiated a discount with the manufacturer due to the size of the project. He saved us approximately $1,000. While we were in the store, a couple was there who had had previous work done and they were back to place another order. They spoke highly of the installers who had done their previous work, and we requested those installers (Brad and Daniel). The installers were super professional, prompt and diligent. Brad has worked with Carpet One for 20 years, which says a lot about how the company treats its contractors. The installation work is perfect."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
NEVIN BROOME'S CARPET SUPERSTR
4.6(
7
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I walked in the store and told the clerk what I needed and the measurements and use of the room. She asked me a couple of questions and led me over to the roles of carpet to recommend the one that she thought would work best. She also helped me pick out the best color to go with the walls. I had told them that I needed it installed that same week which they said was doable, but as luck would have it, an appointment for the following day was available due to a rescheduling by another buyer. She also suggested that I get the installer to measure the other room that will need carpet soon while he was at the house. <br /> The installer, Ashley Price, called the next day and showed up on time. The installation went quickly and smoothly and looks great. <br /> The installation cost $148.00 which included moving the furniture and hauling away the old carpet. <br /> I was very satisfied with the whole process since I hate to wait for anything! <br />"
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for carpet installation projects in Columbia, SC

Carpet rolls come in standard widths of 12 and 15 feet. Less commonly, you might find a roll 13.5 feet wide. There are no standard roll lengths, but they’ll have enough to cover almost any home.

You’ll need equal amounts of carpet padding and carpet. Carpet padding costs $200 to $500 for the average room. However, the padding is trimmed a couple of inches away from the wall on all sides to make room for tack strips. Most residential installs have padding, and professionals include this in their bids.

Often, the best carpet for basements doesn’t include a pad. You’ll find this mainly in humid areas or places with a high-water table.

One linear foot of carpet or other material is simply one foot measured in a straight line. You typically aren’t going to measure carpet this way. It’s quoted in square feet or square yards.

There are nine square feet in one square yard of carpet.

The amount of carpet you need to cover two rooms varies depending on the room size and configuration. Measure the floor space. Multiply width times length. Do this for both rooms and add the numbers together.

You’ll need between 80 and 110 square feet for 13 stairs. For unique stairwells, you might need more.

Measure indoor/outdoor carpet like you would any other area, taking the width times the length. For patios, make sure to add a couple extra inches to wrap around the edges. Indoor-outdoor carpets cost an average of $3.50 per square foot.

You’ll need enough carpet to cover the entire area of damage to avoid seams. For example, if you have a 4-inch tear in the middle of a hallway, you’ll want enough carpet to stretch from door to door or the next available seam. Depending on the type of carpet you have, you might be able to get a professional to do an invisible seam repair.

One square foot of carpet is one foot long by one foot wide.

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