Carpet Repair vs. Replacement Cost Guide
Repair against replacement, tickets apart.
Orange County, CA · Updated 2026 · Costs shown as ranges — your quote will vary by firm and scope
Two tickets, priced apart
| Ticket row | Repair reading | Replacement reading |
|---|---|---|
| Frame A professional repair row, per project | $140-$400, average $250 | not a replacement row |
| Frame B average repair row | $150-$300 | not a replacement row |
| Frame B stretching row, per room | $100-$300 | not a replacement row |
| Frame B new carpet installation row, per square foot installed | not a repair row | $2-$8 |
| Frame B new carpet row, 10x12 room | not a repair row | $200-$900 |
Each reading is one frame counting of one ticket row. Replacement lines stand inside Frame B only.
Repair type lines, printed once
| Repair type row, Frame A | Reading | Frame A note |
|---|---|---|
| Professional repair row, per project | $140-$400 | average $250 |
| Common repair row, per square foot | $1.50-$3.50 | per square foot line |
| Stretching row | $60-$250 | repair type row |
| Patching row | $100-$250 | repair type row |
| Seam repair row | $75-$200 | repair type row |
| Burn repair row | $50-$150 | repair type row |
| Stain removal row | $30-$100 | repair type row |
| Pet damage row | $100-$300 | repair type row |
| Water damage row | $150-$500 | repair type row |
| Re-tufting row | $40-$120 | repair type row |
| Labor row, per hour | $40-$80 | labor line only |
| Add-on row: padding replacement, subfloor repair, or odor removal | $150-$500 | add-on line only |
The repair-type lines stand once here, inside Frame A. Frame A carpet-type lines, in prose: cut pile $80-$200, loop pile $120-$350, Berber $150-$400, frieze $100-$250, plush $90-$220, Saxony $100-$230. Frame A area lines: small, under 10 sq ft, $60-$120; medium, 10-30 sq ft, $120-$250; large, over 30 sq ft, $200-$400.
Problem and method lines, printed once
| Problem row, Frame B | Reading | Frame B note |
|---|---|---|
| Average repair row | $150-$300 | most spending about $225 |
| Minimum job fee row | $100-$300+ | minimum line only |
| Burns row | $100-$250 | problem row |
| Dents row | $100-$300 | problem row |
| Loose carpet row | $150-$300 | problem row |
| Pet damage row | $150-$1,000+ | problem row |
| Snags and tears row | $100-$250 | problem row |
| Stains and discoloration row | $125-$600 | problem row |
| Water damage row | $300-$2,000 | problem row |
Problem rows stand inside Frame B alone. Frame B method lines, per room, in prose: cleaning $40-$60, stretching $100-$300, dyeing $125-$600 and $1.50-$2.50 per square foot, patching $125-$250 per patch. Frame B material lines, per square foot: polyester $1.00-$1.25, polypropylene and olefin $1.10-$1.25, nylon $1.25-$2.00, acrylic $1.50-$3.00, wool $2.00-$3.00; padding replacement $0.75-$1.75 per square foot, subfloor repair $100-$300 for a small area. Frame B replacement lines stand on the versus guide: new carpet installation $2-$8 per square foot installed, $200-$900 for a 10x12 room, Frame B only. The frames count the same job on different bases -- a per-project band and repair-type, carpet-type, and area tables in Frame A against problem, method, and material tables in Frame B -- a frame difference, named on every page, never averaged.
The neighbours named apart
Named apart, never a row here: carpet cleaning (it cleans an existing carpet, never repairs it), carpet installation (new carpet, its own single page), and upholstery cleaning -- this cluster prices carpet repair, restretching, and patching alone.
The local read
The local read: the frames above are national published frames, and a written quote for one address, one damaged area, and one carpet type is the only local figure; the frames stand as published, apart, never blended.
Reading a versus quote
- Ticket named beside each figure
- Repair lines read apart from replacement lines
Frequently asked questions
What does repair print at against replacement, as reported?
Repair prints at $140 to $400 per project inside Frame A, average $250, and at $150 to $300 on the Frame B average row. Replacement prints inside Frame B only, at $2 to $8 per square foot installed.
What does a room of new carpet print at, as reported?
Frame B prints $200 to $900 for a 10x12 room on its replacement lines. Frame A prints no replacement row -- a frame difference, and no Frame B replacement figure stands in a Frame A row.
What does the repair ticket hold that replacement does not?
Stretching at $60 to $250, patching at $100 to $250, and seam repair at $75 to $200 inside Frame A. Replacement holds none of those rows.
Do the frames change on this guide?
No. Frame A still prints its per-project band at $140 to $400 and Frame B its average repair band at $150 to $300. The versus rows blend nothing.
Is carpet installation the same purchase as replacement here?
No. Carpet installation is new carpet priced as its own page, named apart here. This guide prices the repair ticket against the Frame B replacement lines.