Carpet and Flooring Removal Services in NJ

Carpet removal is priced by the volume the carpet, padding, and debris take up in our truck, plus labor for the removal itself. Room size, whether the carpet is stretch-in or glued down, and how far the crew carries it to the truck all factor in — glued down carpet takes longer because of the adhesive work. Our pricing is upfront and all-inclusive, covering removal, disposal, and cleanup, so you won't find hidden charges. Contact 1-800-JUNK-GONE at (800) 586-5466 for a free on-site estimate anywhere in Ocean or Monmouth County.

Often, yes. We offer same-day service when the schedule allows, so you won't wait long. For water- or leak-damaged carpet, fast removal keeps mold and moisture from spreading, so we prioritize those calls.

Yes. We move and replace your furniture at no extra cost. Our insured crew handles heavy items carefully and protects your walls and baseboards through the whole job.

Not when it's done right — and that's most of the reason to hire it out. Tack strips are lined with sharp nails angled upward, and prying them wrong gouges the hardwood or concrete underneath. Staples left behind telegraph straight through new vinyl or laminate. A utility knife slip on glued-down carpet scores the subfloor deep enough to need patching. Professional removal prevents damage to the subfloor and the walls around it, which is the entire point of taking the carpet up. We leave a clean, smooth surface and flag anything your flooring contractor should know about.

It gets recycled or donated where possible. Recycling shreds, washes, and sorts the fibers so old carpet is reused in new products instead of sitting in a landfill. Mixed-material carpet is harder to process, and some landfills refuse to accept old carpet at all because of the plastics and chemicals in the backing. As an NJDEP Licensed A901 hauler, 1-800-JUNK-GONE handles all debris disposal, and every load has a documented destination.

Absolutely. Our licensed crew follows strict safety steps — gloves, dust masks, and dust control like covering HVAC vents during removal — and tests suspect older materials for asbestos before we start. Old carpet traps allergens and dust that hurt indoor air quality, so clearing it leaves a cleaner home for your family and pets.

That depends on the room and who lives in it. Carpet offers softness, warmth, and sound insulation, which is why it holds up well in bedrooms and other private spaces. Hard flooring is easier to clean and requires less maintenance than carpet, and it's generally the better call for high-traffic areas, homes with pets, or households with young children — durable, stain-resistant materials survive an active house that carpet doesn't. Plenty of homes run a combination, with hard surfaces through the main areas and carpet where comfort matters more. Your flooring contractor is the right person to spec it; we make sure the subfloor is ready either way.