Should I repair or replace my carpet?

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 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 of your carpet due to age, repairing 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, then repairing your carpet will be
a waste of money if you're going to replace it within a few months. On the
contrary though, if you simply want to temporarily "get by" (eg. selling home,
guests coming over etc), then repairing 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 is a good choice.

Time: If you're moving out soon, then try and get by with repairing your
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 OR replacing the carpet will be a good choice.

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)
Do it yourself: $29.53 (repair kit)

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The information on this page is
unbiased and NOT exaggerated.
Since we repair and sell new
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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