Which is Better, DIY or Professional Carpet Installation?

When you decide to recarpet an area, you can either hire a professional to handle the carpet installation for you, or you can get your hands dirty and take care of it yourself.

Even if you consider yourself rather handy, you are always going to be better off letting a professional handle this task. You could end up doing more harm than good if you pursue the DIY route.

The Benefits of Hiring a Professional

When you hire someone with years of experience installing carpets, you can be confident the job will get done right.

Experts can help you in more ways than one. For example, an installer will inspect the sub-flooring to see if there is any damage that needs to be addressed first. If there is, then you need to take care of that before the new carpet goes in. In the event you decide to install carpet on your own, you may not realize damage is there.

Another advantage with professional carpet installation, you have a greater warranty. The carpet’s warranty is typically voided the moment you cut it. If you make a mistake, then you will need to start from scratch. Professionals offer their own warranties for materials and labor, so you have a bigger safety net.

The Disadvantages of DIY Carpet Installation

To begin with, installing carpet involves a lot of specialty tools. You will need a power stretcher, a knee kicker, and many other specific instruments. If you don’t already own these, you will need to purchase or rent them. This increases the overall cost of the DIY project.

Additionally, the room in which you want new carpet installation may be uneven. There may be stairs or cooling vents to consider. You will need to work around these structures, and without sufficient experience, you risk making a mistake. As mentioned earlier, you will void the carpet’s warranty if you damage it.

Many people want to take the DIY route because they think they will save money. However, you may end up wasting more time and money by attempting to do it yourself if you genuinely do not have the expertise to carry out such a task.

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