Carpet Removal
& Disposal
Done Right.
Carpet Services Incorporated (CSI) tears out your old carpet, hauls every scrap away, and leaves your subfloor prepped for whatever comes next — all in one scheduled visit.
Professional Carpet Removal & Disposal Across the Chicagoland Area
Carpet removal and disposal sounds straightforward — until you're elbow-deep in staples, tack strips, and 30-year-old padding that crumbles the moment you touch it. That's why homeowners and property managers across Addison, Chicago, Elmhurst, Oak Brook, and the greater Chicagoland region trust Carpet Services Incorporated (CSI) to handle the heavy lifting professionally.
Since 1979, our crews have stripped out millions of square feet of old carpet — from single-family living rooms to 200-unit apartment complexes — without leaving so much as a staple on the subfloor. We roll, bag, load, and haul every bit of material away so you start fresh. Whether you're replacing flooring, renovating, or simply clearing a space, our carpet removal service delivers a clean slate, on time and on budget.
Our Addison showroom at 30 W Fay Ave is your starting point. Call (708) 222-8200 or request a free flooring estimate online to get your project on the schedule.
What Our Carpet Removal Service Includes
One flat service. No hidden add-ons. Every item below is part of a standard CSI carpet removal visit.
Full Carpet Tear-Out
We cut, score, and lift carpet from every room, hallway, closet, and staircase included in your project — including stubborn glue-down installations on concrete subfloors.
Padding & Underlayment Removal
Old foam and fiber padding disintegrates, spreads dust, and conceals moisture problems. We remove it completely and check the subfloor beneath before moving on.
Tack Strip & Staple Pull
Every perimeter tack strip is pulled and the staple field is cleared. This protects the next floor finish and the installer's hands — it's detail work we never skip.
Same-Day Hauling & Disposal
All carpet, padding, and debris is bagged, loaded onto our trucks, and removed from your property the same day. We work with certified disposal facilities to handle materials responsibly.
Subfloor Inspection
After clearing the space, we inspect the exposed subfloor for squeaks, soft spots, water stains, or levelness issues — and document findings for your new floor installation team.
Stair Carpet Removal
Staple-dense stair risers and treads require specialized technique. Our crews handle full staircase removal routinely — priced per tread and included in your upfront estimate.
Carpet Removal for Every Property Type
CSI performs carpet removal and disposal for the full range of Chicagoland properties. Our in-house crews are trained and equipped for both careful single-room residential work and high-velocity commercial turnovers where speed and thoroughness are equally critical.
- ✓ Homes & Condos — Living rooms, bedrooms, basements, stairs. We protect hardwood and tile borders during removal.
- ✓ Apartment Turnovers — Fast unit-ready apartment flooring installation starts with clean removal. We handle multi-unit buildings on tight schedules.
- ✓ Office & Retail Spaces — Glue-down commercial carpet, raised-access flooring areas, and modular carpet tile removal handled with minimal disruption.
- ✓ Property Management — Our property manager flooring services include scheduled removal across multiple units and buildings.
- ✓ New Construction Prep — Post-builder carpet removal to reveal and prep subfloors before hardwood floor installation or luxury vinyl.
From Old Carpet to Clean Slate — Our 5-Step Process
Straightforward. Transparent. No surprises.
Walk-through or photo-based quote. We price by room, stair count, and carpet type — no guessing on the day of service.
Pick a day that works. Same-day and next-day slots are available Monday–Friday. We confirm 24 hours in advance.
Our team arrives on time with all tools — cutters, pullers, heavy-duty bags, and a truck. Your job is to unlock the door.
Carpet out, padding out, tack strips out, staples pulled. Everything bagged and loaded. Subfloor swept and inspected.
We walkthrough the cleared space with you. Subfloor notes documented. Your space is 100% ready for new carpet installation or any other flooring.
Why Chicagoland Chooses CSI for Carpet Removal
Founded in 1979 by Carmine and Victor Molfese, Carpet Services Incorporated built its 45-year reputation on doing the dirty work right. Carpet removal is often treated as a throwaway task — we treat it as the foundation everything else depends on.
In-House Crews Only
No subcontractors. Every technician is CSI-trained, background-checked, and accountable to our standards.
On-Time Guaranteed
We show up when we say we will. Property managers depend on this — and we've earned their trust project after project.
Zero-Debris Finish
Staple by staple, strip by strip. Your subfloor is clean — not "pretty clean." There's a difference, and it matters.
Residential & Commercial Scale
One room or 400 units — we have the crews and logistics to match any project without compromising quality.
What Chicagoland Property Owners Are Saying
"We needed carpet removed from a four-bedroom home in Elmhurst before the new LVP went in. CSI's crew finished every room, including the basement stairs, in under three hours. The subfloor was completely clear when they left — not a tack strip in sight."
"We manage 60 apartment units in the DuPage County area and CSI is the only crew we trust for turnover carpet removal. They move fast, dispose of everything responsibly, and never leave us waiting on a vacant unit."
"The old glue-down carpet in our Schaumburg office was a nightmare. CSI brought the right tools and dealt with it without drama. The concrete subfloor was prepped and ready for new tile installation two days later. Seamless."
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Carpet Removal & Disposal — Frequently Asked Questions
Most residential rooms take 20–40 minutes each to remove carpet and padding. A full home (4–6 rooms) is typically completed in 2–4 hours. Commercial spaces with large open areas can be cleared faster — often in a single day.
Yes. Our full-service carpet removal includes rolling, bagging, loading, and complete disposal of your old carpet and padding. We leave the space clear and ready for your new flooring — no debris for you to deal with.
After removing the carpet and tack strips, our crew inspects the subfloor for damage, squeaks, loose boards, or moisture issues. Minor repairs and leveling are addressed on-site. If significant subfloor work is needed, we provide a separate estimate so there are no surprises.
Absolutely. We offer standalone carpet removal and disposal as its own service — you don't need to commit to a new floor installation at the same time. Many clients use this service to clear out a space before renovation or to reveal hardwood floors underneath.
Yes. Stair carpet removal is included in our service. It is more labor-intensive than flat-floor removal due to staple and tack strip density on each riser and tread, but our teams handle it routinely. Stairs are priced per tread — we'll include this in your free estimate.
Remove small furniture, electronics, and breakables before our crew arrives. Large furniture (sofas, beds) can be moved by our team — just let us know when scheduling. Clear a path to exterior doors so we can haul debris efficiently. That's it — we handle the rest.
Ready to Clear Out That Old Carpet?
Tell us about your space and we'll get you a straightforward quote — no pressure, no obligation. Call or fill out the form and our team will follow up within one business day.
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