DIY vs Professional Carpet Repair: Pros, Cons, Costs

Jul 2
09:04

2015

Martin Moran

Martin Moran

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DIY or hire a professional when the carpets have to be repaired. How to prevent costly future repairs?

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Having carpets in your home,DIY vs Professional Carpet Repair: Pros, Cons, Costs Articles chances are that at some point you'll need to call for carpet repair. At that moment you will have to make several choices:

- Who will do the work?

- Can I do it myself?

- Should I repair my carpet or replace it altogether?

- What steps can I take to prevent future carpet repairs?

Searching online you will find many carpet repair companies, but how do you choose the best one? Here are a few suggestions that might make these questions a bit easier to answer.

Do It Yourself Carpet Repair

In some cases, carpet repair is a job that can be handled without professional assistance. Tough stains can often be removed by renting an equipment from the local home improvement store. Small burns may be removed by trimming the scorched area with a pair of scissors. Also, you might be able to find repair kits to create and install your own carpet patches. The bad news is that unless you have any carpet repair experience, it's unlikely you'll get the same results as a professional could. It's not a big deal when the repair is very small or in a not so visible area, but for more salient carpet repairs, homeowners might find that hiring a pro is well worth the money.

Professional Carpet Repairs

Finding the right company to repair your carpet can be a bit confusing with all of the available options. Carpet repair is an incredibly varied task. In some cases you'll have to talk to a carpet repair specialist, while other fixes could be handled by your regular carpet cleaners in a matter of minutes. For instance, re-stretching to remove buckles or ripples can often be done by a carpet cleaning service as long as you let them know beforehand. Damage caused by burst pipes, fire, or your pets will most likely require calling a carpet specialist.

Approximate Costs of Carpet Repair

The statistics that I have for a metro area like Atlanta is that your carpet repair costs can be as low as $100 and as high as $1,000. It's always a good idea to get several estimates from different contractors when you want the best price. And if it seems like your carpet repair is going to be several hundred dollars and the carpet is past its prime anyway, a carpet replacement might be a better investment. The national average is about $1,500 as it will mostly depend on the area you're going to cover and the type of textile you prefer.

Preventing Costly Carpet Repairs

To reduce the frequency and degree of carpet repairs, the best thing you can do as a homeowner is to vacuum regularly and get your carpets deep cleaned at least once a year. When the dirt is removed, your carpets will look better. Neglecting to do that can actually shorten their lifespan.