Carpet Repair Cost by Damage Guide
Carpet repair cost by damage, rows apart.
Orange County, CA · Updated 2026 · Costs shown as ranges — your quote will vary by firm and scope
Problem readings, priced apart by frame
| 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 |
Each reading is one frame counting of one problem row, never blended. Frame B holds the problem line and the method line apart, and the same carpet is never carried across the damage line. 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.
Repair type lines behind the problem rows, 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 alone, with the per-project band and the per-square-foot line printed as printed. A repair type is a method counting, not a problem counting -- a frame difference.
Carpet-type and area lines behind the problem rows
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.
Carpet-type rows stand as their own rows here, inside Frame A alone, never averaged into a problem row. 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 by-damage quote
- Problem named beside each figure
- Damage lines read apart
Frequently asked questions
What does carpet repair cost by damage, as reported?
Frame B prints burns at $100 to $250 and dents at $100 to $300 on its problem table, and water damage at $300 to $2,000. Frame A prints its repair-type rows apart, burn repair at $50 to $150 and water damage at $150 to $500.
What does pet damage print at, as reported?
Frame A prints pet damage at $100 to $300 on its repair-type table. Frame B prints pet damage at $150 to $1,000+ on its problem table -- a frame difference, priced apart.
What does a loose carpet print at, as reported?
Frame B prints loose carpet at $150 to $300 on its problem table, and stretching at $100 to $300 per room on its method table. Frame A prints stretching at $60 to $250.
What do stains print at, as reported?
Frame A prints stain removal at $30 to $100. Frame B prints stains and discoloration at $125 to $600 on its problem table, with dyeing at $125 to $600 on its method table.
Is upholstery cleaning priced on this guide?
No. Upholstery cleaning is its own purchase on its own pages, named apart here. This guide prices carpet repair by damage alone.