Cat Damage Carpet Repairs

In this article we are going to go over one of the most common issues we see in regards to carpet repairs in Vancouver, Wa. and the surrounding areas:

Damage To Carpets From Cats

Now, before anyone reading this article thinks we have issues with cats - not true. LOL.

We love cats, we really do. But the type of carpet damage we are going to talk about in this article is very often caused by cats (dogs can also do this),
and it can be quite severe.

The other issue with this type of cat damage in carpets is where it occurs - right out in the open for everyone to see.

So Let's Take a Look At Cat Damaged Carpet By Doors

Yep, cat damage caused by cats clawing at the entrance of the door is the issue here. In most cases it is cats trying to get out of the room, but in some cases it is also cats trying to get into the room.

Towards the end of this article we will show you a easy, and inexpensive way, to eliminate this type of damage in your carpet from cats or dogs.

In the picture below you can clearly see the cat damaged carpet.

Can This Cat Damage Be Repaired?

This type of damage can be fairly easy to repair, or it can be very difficult. It really depends on how much damage there is to the carpet.

Is there just minor damage where the seam can be opened up, trimmed, and the carpet can then be stretched and re-seamed?

Or is there much more damage, and stretching the carpet is not enough to get the seams together to re-seam? If this is the case then the cat damage repair gets a bit more complicated.

If there is not enough carpet to trim, stretch, and re-seam then the damage will need to be cut out, a suitable piece of carpet will need to be used to replace the carpet that was cut out, and then the carpet will be re-seamed.

Cat Damaged Carpet That Has Been Repaired

As you can see, this type of cat damage to carpet can be repaired and the results, usually, are very good to excellent.

How Much Does It Cost To Have This Type of Cat Damage Repaired?

Well, it really depends on what needs to be done. The best thing you can do if you have this type of cat damage near a door is to call us at Linton's Carpet Cleaning.

We can then come out and give you a FREE NO-OBLIGATION QUOTE on
any cat damage repair you need done. And we put that quote in writing,
never any pricing games.

How To Avoid This Type Of Cat Damage To Your Carpet

1. Don't have cats! Ok, just joking with you. We love our cats and we know you also love your cats.

2. Make sure you do not lock the cat in the room for long periods of time. They will eventually want to get out, and when they cannot get out they are going to start clawing and the carpet.

3. De-Claw The Cat. We are not here to tell you what to do with your cat. But if the cat is going to be an indoor cat, then de-clawing is an option. It is pretty difficult for a cat to do a lot of damage to the
carpet by clawing - if they don't have sharp claws.

4. Buy what is pictured below and install it.

The piece of carpet protector you see below is EXCELLENT for dealing with cats, or dogs, clawing at entrance ways to rooms that have doors.

It is inexpensive, easy to find, easy to install, and works REALLY WELL in stopping this type of cat damage to carpet.