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Should You Replace Your Carpets During Water Damage Restoration?

Water damage is the second-leading cause of property damage in the United States, so you need to act fast and call a water damage company.

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May 13, 2026
Should You Replace Your Carpets During Water Damage Restoration?

Should You Replace Your Carpets During Water Damage Restoration?

Water damage is the second-leading cause of property damage in the United States, so you need to act fast and call a water damage company. Tidal Wave Response is a nationally recognized water damage restoration company that provides professional, fast responses to your home or commercial building flood and disaster damage. If your carpet has been damaged by water, my team can help you decide whether taking the carpets and installing new ones is the right choice.

How Long Have The Carpets Been Subjected To Water Damage?

If the carpets have been subjected to moisture for a long time, it is more than likely that mold and mildew will have grown within the fibers of the carpeting. If this is the case, it is highly recommended that you replace your carpeting as soon as possible because mold and mildew can cause serious health problems for you and your family.

It is also important to note that if there is mold growing within your carpeting, it will continue to grow even after you have removed all traces of moisture from your home. This means that if you leave behind any moisture at all, mold will begin to grow again right away!

How Much Water Is In The Carpets?

When we talk about water damage, we refer to damage from a liquid. Water is the most common cause of this damage, but it can also happen from other fluids like oil, sewage, and even vomit. If you have standing water on your carpet and it has not been removed yet, you should get on top of it as soon as possible.

The amount of water in your carpet will determine whether or not you need to replace it entirely or do some spot cleaning and drying. If only a small amount of water is sitting on top of your carpet, then it may be possible to salvage the fibers by simply vacuuming them up or blotting them with dry towels until they are dry again. This can be done with most household carpet cleaners that use water extraction methods for cleaning carpets and rugs.

Suppose the entire carpet has been saturated with water. In that case, there is no way to salvage it without replacing it entirely because the backing and padding underneath have absorbed too much moisture to dry again properly and stay mold-free once they are dried out later on down the line.

Reviews

Alex Membrillo

Milton, GA

John came out within 2 hours of our call for help. Within 4 hours of him coming out his team was hear ripping up our basement and saving it from mold. I owe them 40k because that's what it would have cost if they didn't help as quick as they did. Will tell all 3 of my friends about them.  Rob also great and so was the team, so professional, so quick.

Tim Harwood

Buckhead, GA

I had some water damage above my garage after a plumbing incident and was very upset about it. Thankfully Justin and his team at tidal wave made the experience easy and much less of a headache. His team took out the damaged drywall did a full restoration and cleaned up after themselves. Made my damaged ceiling look brand new.

Elaine Tapp

Roswell, GA

We thought Tidal Wave did great work with our water damage remediation and repair. Everyone who showed up was professional and skillful. We had some challenges with scheduling communications and delays but everyone was generally responsive and helpful. We appreciated that they were a one stop shop that could handle everything for us. We would definitely recommend Tidal Wave to others.

DMP

Atlanta, GA

Tidal Wave is one of a kind! I had a pipe that burst and they responded the same day! The team lead, Chris, was extremely professional and courteous. He assured me that I would be taken care of and I was totally impressed with their swift response time. The owner, Johnny, called and told me he was sorry I had experienced water damage in my home and also assured me that everything would be fine. The project manager, Justin, was also extremely kind and provided me with beautiful replacement floor samples. Once my floors are finished, I’m going to submit…

Lisa S.

Cumming, GA

Talk about a company that lives up to it`s name! Called them in the morning within an hour Rob a very professional representative showed up at the house and helped me file a claim. Twenty minutes later a crew showed up and began demo. A few hours later Tidal Wave Response had figured out the leak was gone. Everything happened so fast and efficiently. They helped us understand what our insurance covered and guaranteed the demo would be covered by insurance or them. We are so happy to be working with this company and highly recommend them.

Logan F.

Decatur, GA

What a great company! I called to ask questions and within minutes I was scheduling someone to come to my home and save me from my water damage. Very responsive and the demo crew was amazing and professional!! The repairs to my Kitchen are about to start and I cant wait to see the end result! Thank you Tidal Wave!!

Webb W.

Atlanta, GA

Very, very professional from start to finish. Crew came into my home removed all of the damage items that was damaged by a water leak from the upper level of the home. Worked very fast and cleaned up behind themselves as if they were never there. It was like watch a action movie. Setup the dryers and other equipment very fast also and organized our furniture so that we could get to things as needed. Tidal Wave made a very bad situation feel okay, I`m thankful that we chose you guys. Again thanks for being so professional and responsive

Jennifer G.

Marietta, GA

I could not have been more pleased with my experience with Tidal Wave! Their response time was impressive and Michael did an excellent job walking me through the process. The entire crew was hard working, fast and courteous. I would 100% recommend Tidal Wave.

Binh D.

Dunwoody, GA

We had a water damage in our home and we Googled water damage restoration. We had 2 companies come out for an inspection and... Honestly we were very pleased with the punctuality & knowledge of Rob at Tidal Wave Response. He was very soft and well spoken and listened to our concerns about our home. Rob showed a very compassionate side of how a service professional treats his customer. Our choice was Tidal Wave Response based on their outstanding reviews and knowledge of insurance claims. Tidal Wave also met with the claims adjuster for our property damage inspection. This was…

Billy H.

Sandy Springs, GA

We highly recommend Tidal Wave Response! Johnny came out late last night to assess a failed water heater that flooded our finished basement. He coordinated with Mr. Rooter Plumbing to have a plumber dispatched at 11:45PM who confirmed the water was shut off and put some emergency repairs in place to ensure no further damage would occur. This morning at 7:10 AM (20 minutes earlier than expected) the Tidal Wave Response team was on site at our house. They assessed the damage, and assisted us in contacting our home owners insurance company to create our insurance claim. They preformed the…

Ty M.

Chamblee, GA

My upstairs bathroom overflowed. The water ran into two of my bedrooms and the hallway. My wife called Tidal Wave and they were at our home in less than an hour. Johnny`s team came out and were very quick and professional. They sucked up the water set equipment and the supervisor explained the process. They even offered to do our repairs and said they would handle it all. My wife and I are very pleased so far. I will make it my business to recommend this company to family and friends. This company is honest, and gets the job done.

Mary L.

Brookhaven, GA

So far GREAT!!! They came right out, took out wet walls, cleaned up perfectly (no dust) set up fans. I’m going to use them to put the walls back up and paint too! They are going to meet with my field insurance agent, too, to make sure everything is covered. Fingers crossed they continue to be great!

Can You Tell How Much Damage There Is To The Carpets?

It is essential to know how much damage there is to your carpets before replacing them. You may think there is only a small amount of damage, but this could be a huge problem later on down the road!

You want to ensure that everything has been thoroughly cleaned so that there are no more bacteria or mold spores left behind after cleaning up the water damage in your home or business. This will prevent further problems from occurring down the road due to mold growth or other issues related to bacteria growth.

Reasons to Choose Tidal Wave

We Bill Your Insurance Directly

We Bill Your Insurance Directly

We Accept All Insurance Claims

We Accept All Insurance Claims

Licensed & Certified Technicians

Licensed & Certified Technicians

30 Minutes Response Time

30 Minutes Response Time

Locally & Family Owned

Locally & Family Owned

24/7 Emergency Service

24/7 Emergency Service

Never an Overtime Charge

Never an Overtime Charge

Is There Still a Musty Odor? Has It Been Professionally Cleaned And Still Has An Issue?

If there is still a musty odor after your carpets have been professionally cleaned, then mold has likely grown inside them. If this is the case, you will probably want to replace them with new ones to protect them against future mold growth. Mold will take over again if left untreated and left in place, and the best way to prevent this from happening again is with new carpeting!

Tidal Wave Response Can Help Answer These Questions

To remove any residual moisture, the best way to dry out the carpet is with a visit from a professional water damage restoration company. We can apply air machines specifically built to pull out the moisture, and using an air machine can also make a huge difference in drying time, cutting it down as much as 80%. Call Tidal Wave Response for your water damage restoration needs.

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