Carpet Removal Services

Old carpet ripped out and hauled away. Fast and affordable.

That Old Carpet Has Got to Go

The carpet in your house has seen better days. Maybe it's stained beyond cleaning. Maybe it's from the 1990s and you're finally getting around to replacing it. Maybe you bought a house with carpet over beautiful hardwood floors. Whatever the reason, removing old carpet is a bigger job than most people expect.

Top Shelf provides carpet removal services throughout the Treasure Valley. We tear out old carpet and padding, pull staples and tack strips, and haul everything away for proper disposal. You're left with a clean subfloor ready for new flooring installation.

Old carpet is heavy, dusty, and awkward to dispose of. Most trash services won't take it in regular pickup. We handle the removal and make sure it gets disposed of properly.

Top Shelf crew rolling up carpet during a demolition project

Why Choose Top Shelf for Carpet Removal?

Complete tearout. Carpet, padding, tack strips, and staples.
Same-day available. Fast service for renovation projects.
Proper disposal. We handle carpet recycling when possible.
Floor prep. Subfloor left clean and ready for new flooring.

Getting New Flooring Installed?

We can coordinate with your flooring installer to have the old carpet out before they arrive. Let us know your installation date and we'll have the space ready.

Call (208) 593-2877

What We Remove

Wall-to-wall carpet
Carpet padding/underlay
Tack strips
Staples from subfloor
Area rugs (large and heavy)
Commercial carpet

What Does Carpet Removal Cost?

Carpet removal is priced by the square footage and complexity. Most residential carpet removal projects run $150 to $500 including hauling. Call (208) 593-2877 to describe your project and get a quote.

Carpet Removal Gallery

Top Shelf crew rolling up carpet during a carpet removal job

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Top Shelf crew carrying rolled carpet to the junk removal truck during a carpet removal job in Boise Idaho

Common Questions

Do you remove carpet and padding?

Yes. We pull up the carpet, padding, and tack strips. The room is left with bare subfloor, ready for new flooring.

What about carpet on stairs?

We remove carpet from stairs too. It takes a bit more time than flat rooms, but we handle it.

How much does carpet removal cost?

Pricing depends on the square footage and the number of rooms. Call (208) 593-2877 for a quote based on your home.

Do you dispose of the old carpet?

Yes. We load it into our truck and haul it away. Carpet disposal is included in our pricing.

Top Shelf crew rolling up old carpet during a removal job in Boise Idaho

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Carpet Removal Throughout the Treasure Valley

Serving Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, Caldwell, Star, Kuna, Garden City, and surrounding communities.

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