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August 28, 2008
Where can we get carpet in a week?
We're closing on our house today. (Which I spotted right here on Brownstoner and convinced my husband it would be the perfect house for us...!)We've just decided to replace the basement carpet but only have a week to get it done. Besides HomeDepot who I do not trust to get it done in time based on a recent experience, any ideas? Just want a neutral berber type, nothing too fancy but I need it done pronto.
ThankS!!
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Did you try Lowe's? I can't vouch, but they have a large selection of carpets and generally have a slightly higher quality/aesthetic level than HD.
Also - and I don't know about the week timeline - but try Better Carpet Warehouse on Atlantic around 4th ave. Be warned, though- their installers can be a bit lax; stay on top of them if you go with them.
Posted by: houseowax at August 28, 2008 11:24 AM
Oh - I should mention that the guys at Better Carpet ripped us off big time several years ago. They sold us the wrong type of carpet for our stairs, couldn't get the installer to complete the job, fabricated a supposed letter they sent to us stating we would be billed the full amount anyway because it wasn't their fault we had ordered the wrong type of carpet, and helped themselves to $1500 as we had STUPIDLY paid for the carpet with our debit card...when we disupted the transaction with our bank, they produced letters they had allegedly sent to us but which we had never received (certified mail anyone?). So thanks for the recommendation - but that's a definite no. Will try Lowes. And would rather have dirty basement carpet than deal with Better Carpet ever again...
Posted by: brooklyny at August 28, 2008 11:29 AM
Carpet guy on the corner of prospect ave and 5th has good prices and good installers.
Posted by: Park Place at August 28, 2008 11:34 AM
Call Empire Direct...at least get a quote. They can do it next day. They have various qualities and they offer money back guarantee.
Posted by: BrookBry at August 28, 2008 5:23 PM
Barry's Carpet on Myrtle Avenue and Fresh Pond Road in Ridgewood will more than likely beat any price you find and does a fantastic job. I've recommended him to many people in the past. The phone number is 718-418-0286. Good luck.
Posted by: valerieann at August 28, 2008 6:00 PM
Empire Direct is a rip-off. We got a quote on that fake wood flooring that was twice the price of the real oak floor we eventually installed by some place in Queens.
I've had good experience with M&M Floor Coverings on Nostrand near Ave J. Competitive prices and quick service. 718-258-9784
Posted by: pattunia at August 29, 2008 3:56 AM
I actually really like the discount basement at ABC carpet and home, in the city, across Broadway from the main store. We got the kind of Berber you're talking about, and had it installed in a couple of days.
Posted by: Rehab at August 30, 2008 2:15 PM
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