BBQdDude Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Getting ready to sell the house. I am thinking the carpet will need replaced due to grand kids and pets. I have had it cleaned once every 6 months professionally. So who would you call to buy builder or apartment grade carpet and then have them install it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Truckin on here has been doing carpet for some members seems to do a good job. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/member.php?u=621 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 I've done carpet in every one of my rentals, and honestly the best places I've used are Home Depot or Lowes, pending whoever is running free install at the time. Get yourself a 10% off coupon from the post office (it's for Lowe's but HD accepts them). Expect to pay around $1.60 a sq ft for builder grade carpet with a good pad, INSTALLED. Just multiply that times your square foot for an estimate. I have searched far and wide for better deals, but you get into saving $25-$50 and running the risk of not dealing with a big box store, which will always make shit right if something goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Check Levi4Floor, you have to go in, but they will have clearance deals on instock carpet and their tearout price is only like $.18/sq ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 That is what I was looking for a rental person . Scheduled Lowes. However Home Depot wants $35 to measure and make a quote so I will wait and use the measurements from Lowes when talking to Home Depot. I appreciate the heads up as this shit is expensive lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 That is what I was looking for a rental person . Scheduled Lowes. However Home Depot wants $35 to measure and make a quote so I will wait and use the measurements from Lowes when talking to Home Depot. I appreciate the heads up as this shit is expensive lol. was Lowes free to get measurements? if so i might have to make a call too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Sure was, they even had slots open this week and next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbs3000 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Are you using a realtor? If so honestly, have them walk it and let them make the call on what you need to fix or replace.Ccertainly doesn't hurt to get the free estimate but it may not really be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Are you using a realtor? If so honestly, have them walk it and let them make the call on what you need to fix or replace.Ccertainly doesn't hurt to get the free estimate but it may not really be an issue. Already did. She wants it replaced. Me? I want to do one or two open houses. If someone mentions they would bid but this is making them not bid I would then offer a carpet allowance equal to the cost of replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Carpet allowance is a great selling tool to mention when someone starts showing interest in your place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Buyers want to move in, we replaced our carpet when we sold. Sold during first open house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 I wanted to leave our carpet when we sold our house and give a credit. The agent wanted me to replace carpet and paint. Once all was said and done I got 6k over asking price. Why? Because it was move in ready and they didn't have to do shit. Best price we found was riterug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 100% make it move in ready. People don't want to fuck with scheduling carpet install while closing on a house and moving. OP- Lowe's charges for measurement too, not sure why they didn't this time. Both apply the cost to your bill, so if you go with them, it's a free measurement. They will NOT use each others measurements, you have to have it measured from the store that you go with (trust me, I tried, and have solid relationships with both Lowes and Home Depot, they're strict on it). Good luck man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted May 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 My issue with doing it pre showing/sale is I have so much furniture. I assume I would have to have every room empty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 My issue with doing it pre showing/sale is I have so much furniture. I assume I would have to have every room empty? You can pay to have them move furniture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted May 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Cool . Got rite rug and lowes slotted, will see. I figure painted inside of house, power washed outside, resealed driveway and I have fixed all the small things myself. Just hate spending another 2k and the hassle that comes with it. Thanks everyone for the input/suggestions/thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbs3000 Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Cool . Got rite rug and lowes slotted, will see. I figure painted inside of house, power washed outside, resealed driveway and I have fixed all the small things myself. Just hate spending another 2k and the hassle that comes with it. Thanks everyone for the input/suggestions/thoughts. How'd this all work out? Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Already did. She wants it replaced. Me? I want to do one or two open houses. If someone mentions they would bid but this is making them not bid I would then offer a carpet allowance equal to the cost of replacement. Why not just leave it to the new owners. this is a sellers market right now in houses are going so fast it's ridiculous. if they complain about the carpet offer a carpet allowance for the new owners get to pick their own new carpet, it's kind of a selling feature -edit- I see you already replaced it :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted July 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 How'd this all work out? Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk I did all but two rooms and the stairs as they were in perfect condition. I ended up at $1.89 a square foot out the door. Rite rug performed flawlessly and above expectation from pre sales, sales, install and followup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbs3000 Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Nice on the stairs, I always hated getting raped for 9$ per stair. How'd the house buy/sell process go? Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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