San Ramon Old Carpet Removal and Disposal

Old carpet removal and disposal is more of a big job than most people think it is -- until they start doing it. Sure, it seems easy enough. After all, it's just carpet and not tile, hardwood, or laminate. How difficult can it actually be and what precisely makes it so difficult? Well, we'll get to the answers along the way our old carpet removal and disposal.

Old Carpet Disposal

Okay, so the first thing you need to consider before you begin the actual work. And, that is what you'll do with that old carpet and the padding. This is where many home improvement project go wrong. That's because people simply do not think about what they'll do with the waste.

Getting ready to lug your worn-out wall-to-wall to the curb? You’re not alone. Americans get rid of some five billion pounds of carpet each year—that’s nearly seven times the weight of the Empire State Building. But thanks to an industry/government group called the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), you may be able to recycle rugs you once would have thrown away. --This Old House

For instance, if you're remodeling a kitchen or knocking down an interior wall, you'll more likely to focus on the finished product. You're just not concerned with the logistics all that much. Sure, you'll think about the necessary work. But, what about the remodeling debris removal? This is where things go awry. It isn't until you're well into it that you realize something must be done with the remodeling debris. So, don't get caught off guard. Have a plan ready-to-go.

San Ramon Old Carpet Removal

Now, we can venture into the task of doing old carpet removal. It's here where you'll need to delve into the actual job at-hand. Make no mistake about it, you've got your work cut out for you. Here's how to do old carpet removal right:

• Empty the room out. Begin the process with clearing a path from the room to the outside so you don't have to step around tripping hazards and more. Then, empty the room out and keep the pathway clear.
• Start with the corners. Next, you'll need to pull up the carpet itself. Now, this shouldn't be all that difficult, but it can present a real challenge. Start in the corners and test which most easily comes up. Then, work your way around the outside of the room.
• Pull up all the padding. After the carpet is up, roll it and carry it out of the room. Then, you'll pull up the padding, which might require a bit of scrapping to get it all out.
• Address any subfloor messes. Lastly, you'll need to clean and disinfect the subfloor (especially if there are stains or other problems). Use warm water and a little bleach for the best results.

When you need carpet removal and disposal done, just phone 800-737-5923 or visit Pro Junk Dispatch.