We arelooking to replace carpeting, empire came out today and quoted $34.00 per yard for Nuvo(?) carpet brand...this ncludes padding, installing, ripping and hauling old one, and tax. Is this a good value, ok value or expensive value. can i get better deals elsewhere in MN.
I don't know if this is an answerable question. I just replaced carpet in my living room, dining room and hall. I went to Home Depot. I got to look at hundreds of different brands/quality carpet and to choose regular or super padding. The store associate was really helpful in explaining about carpet and which features mean what as far as quality. I ended up paying about what you were quoted for all the same services. I guess it just depends on whether this Nuvo(?) brand is good quality or not. I've not heard of it.....it could be the cadillac of carpets!
I would say yes it is a good deal if you are getting average quality carpeting. I just spent a couple of days roaming around Dallas looking for carpet for a show my Theater is doing and there were very few varieties that I could get just the carpet for less than $34 per square yard. I would say if that included everything I would jump on it.
I am looking for carpeting to prepare my home for resale. I live in GA, and a few hours away is Dalton, GA- where most carpet is manufactured. You can go online and get some names of carpeting stores there, and give them a call with the names of the carpeting you are interested in they will give you a quote. I found some online that I liked, called the store, and they are sending me out some free samples. I am looking at one style that is Weardated Durasoft 32 oz, for $7.50/yd. Padding will be around $3/yd, and I think installation will be $5 or so. I try not to ever pay retail price for anything, if I can help it. I have bought carpeting thru Dalton before and was perfectly happy with it. Since I live within driving range, the installer picked it up and delivered it without charging us. That was a few years ago, before the gas hike, so we'll see if we can make that happen again. Good Luck.
The carpet brand is only one small aspect of what makes the carpet a good value or not. Each company will make 100's of different carpet and many diferent qualities. However, based on normal empire quality carpet: the prices should start at 2.75 sqft ($24.75 sqyd) installed, w/pad disposal. So you may have upgraded and the price can reach that level quickly. We carry many different carpets with many different price levels and great prices in Minnesota's metro area. Stop in and we would love to get you a great value.
