Carpet Restoration Calculator

Compare carpet cleaning vs replacement costs and get a recommendation based on age and damage severity.

Carpet Area (sqft)

Carpet Age (years)

Damage Level

Carpet Grade

Tab to move between fields

Recommendation

0 (0=Clean, 1=Replace)

Cleaning Cost$250.00

Replacement Cost$3,000.00

Cost Difference$2,750.00

How to Use This Calculator

Enter carpet area (sqft) and carpet age (years).
Select damage level (light, moderate, or severe) to guide the recommendation.
Set cleaning cost ($) and replacement cost ($) (material + installation).
Review the recommendation (clean or replace) and cost difference.
Factor in carpet age -- carpets over 10-12 years old are rarely worth cleaning after significant damage.

What each input means

Carpet Area (sqft): Total square footage of carpet to be restored or replaced
Carpet Age (years): Age of the existing carpet in years
Damage Level: 1 = Light (surface staining), 2 = Moderate (soaked pad), 3 = Heavy (contaminated/mold risk)
Carpet Grade: Replacement quality: 1 = Economy ($2-4/sqft), 2 = Mid-grade ($4-8/sqft), 3 = Premium ($8-15/sqft)

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Carpet Area (sqft) = 500, Carpet Age (years) = 5, Damage Level = 2, Carpet Grade = 2 = 4 input(s) provided
Calculate Recommendation
Recommendation
0 = 0
Calculate Cleaning Cost
Cleaning Cost
250 = $250
Calculate Replacement Cost
Replacement Cost
3000 = $3,000

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