Little River Contractors provides professional carpet installation in Richmond, VA and the surrounding area. We remove your old flooring, prepare the subfloor, install quality padding, and power-stretch every room so your new carpet stays flat, feels soft underfoot, and lasts as long as it should. Family-owned and serving Richmond homeowners since 2003, we treat every bedroom, stairway, and basement like it is in our own house.
Get a free estimate or call 804-908-3700.
Why Carpet Installation Quality Matters
Most carpet problems have nothing to do with the carpet itself. Ripples, visible seams, squeaks, and early wear usually come from the installation: a skipped subfloor repair, the wrong pad, or carpet that was knee-kicked into place instead of properly stretched. A well-installed carpet can look good for many years. A poorly installed one can start buckling within the first few seasons, especially with Virginia’s humid summers.
That is why we spend real time on the steps you never see once the job is finished.
Signs It Is Time for New Carpet
- Ripples, wrinkles, or buckling that come back after being stretched
- Matted, crushed traffic lanes in hallways and on stairs
- Stains or odors that professional cleaning no longer removes
- Fraying seams or edges pulling away from the tack strip
- Allergies or musty smells, often from old pad or past moisture
- You are selling your home, or you are simply ready for a fresh look
Our Carpet Installation Process
- Free in-home estimate. We measure every room, look at the subfloor and transitions, and talk through your options. You get a clear, written estimate within 48 hours.
- Furniture and removal. We move furniture as needed, pull up the old carpet, pad, and staples, and haul the debris away.
- Subfloor prep. We secure loose or squeaky subfloor, fix damaged areas, and replace worn tack strip so the new carpet has a solid base.
- Padding. We install a pad matched to your carpet type and the room’s traffic level.
- Power-stretched installation. We use a power stretcher, plan seams away from traffic and light sources, and finish clean edges at walls, doorways, and transitions.
- Cleanup and walkthrough. We vacuum, put furniture back, and walk every room with you before we leave.
What’s Included in Every Carpet Project
- Accurate measurements and a written, line-item estimate
- Removal and disposal of old carpet and pad
- Subfloor inspection and minor repairs
- New tack strip where needed
- Quality padding matched to the carpet
- Power stretching for a tight, long-lasting install
- Carefully placed, low-visibility seams
- Clean transitions to tile, hardwood, and LVP
- Daily cleanup and a final walkthrough
Where We Install Carpet
- Bedrooms and guest rooms
- Living rooms and family rooms
- Stairs and landings, including wrapped and capped stair treads
- Finished basements and bonus rooms
- Hallways and closets
- Rental properties and move-in or move-out refreshes
Choosing the Right Carpet for Your Home
We help you pick carpet based on how the room is actually used, not just how the sample looks in the store:
- Plush and Saxony for a soft, formal look in bedrooms and low-traffic rooms.
- Berber and loop pile for durability in basements and busy family spaces.
- Frieze and textured cut pile to hide footprints and vacuum marks in high-traffic areas.
- Stain-resistant and pet-friendly options for homes with kids and animals.
Many homeowners combine carpet in bedrooms with hard surfaces in main living areas. We handle that too through our flooring installation service, so one crew covers the whole house.
Why Richmond Homeowners Choose Little River Contractors
- 23+ years serving Richmond. Family-owned and operated, headquartered in Henrico.
- Owner on every job. John Ribeiro works on or supervises every project.
- Licensed, insured, and BBB accredited. General liability and workers’ comp on every job.
- One-year labor warranty. If something is on us, we come back and make it right.
- One crew, many trades. Flooring, painting, drywall, and carpentry without juggling multiple contractors.
Service Areas
We install carpet throughout the Richmond metro, including Richmond, Henrico, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Chester, Brandermill, Bon Air, Hanover County, Ashland, Powhatan, New Kent, and Varina.
Carpet Installation FAQs
How long does carpet installation take?
Most homes are finished in one day. A few bedrooms often take a few hours, while a larger home with stairs may take one to two days. We give you a timeline with your estimate.
Do you remove and dispose of the old carpet?
Yes. Removal and haul-away of the old carpet and pad are included in your estimate, so there is nothing left for you to deal with.
Do I need to move my furniture?
Our crew moves standard furniture. We ask that you clear small items, electronics, and anything fragile before we arrive.
Should I replace the carpet pad too?
Almost always. Old pad is compressed, can hold odors and allergens, and will shorten the life of new carpet. A new pad is one of the best investments in the whole project.
Can you install carpet on stairs?
Yes. We install carpet on straight, turned, and open-sided staircases, with neat, secure edges on every tread and riser.
How much does carpet installation cost in Richmond?
Cost depends on square footage, the carpet and pad you choose, stairs, subfloor repairs, and furniture moving. We provide a free, written, line-item estimate so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Get a Free Carpet Installation Estimate
Ready for soft, clean, properly installed carpet? Call Little River Contractors at 804-908-3700 or request your free estimate online. We will walk the project with you and send a clear, written quote within 48 hours.