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Home Depot

4447 Hwy 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-479-1030

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Have had carpet purchased from them in the past and installed and always happy - Sep 15, 2022

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Home Depot

7300 W 159th St
Orland Park, IL 60462 708-614-9200

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Carpet started to wear almost immediately after installation. - Sep 20, 2022

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Home Depot

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Will come out and do a quote that’s guaranteed for one year and will... - Aug 29, 2024

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Iskalis' American Floor Show

4437 Old Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031 847-662-7900

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Kenny's Floor Covering

3812 N Richmond Rd #A
Johnsburg, IL 60051 815-385-4069

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Key Carpet

10847 S Central Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453 708-857-7210

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Excellent prices on quality merchandise. Friendly and efficient staff. - Apr 04, 2020

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Lowe's

15601 S LaGrange Rd
Orland Park, IL 60462 708-645-5301

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was polite and accruate on pricing - Aug 13, 2022

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Lowe's

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Absolutely horrible experience! - Aug 09, 2024

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Luna Flooring Gallery

1120 Rte 59 #108
Naperville, IL 60540 708-998-4989

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They installed our carpet quickly. Although we were disappointed by the lack... - Sep 03, 2024

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Luna Flooring Gallery

20866 Rand Rd
Kildeer, IL 60047 847-268-4360

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Worst experience ever. - Aug 26, 2022

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Marchio Tile & Carpet

910 S State St
Lockport, IL 60441 815-838-6050

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We are just picking out carpet and will be pricing and then having it installed... - Sep 02, 2022

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Mayfair Carpet & Furniture

661 S Main St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-455-4070

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Great service, price and product - Nov 14, 2019

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Michael Kautz Carpets & Designs

730 E Northwest Hwy
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 847-394-8200

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Have had carpets replaced and installed, and new flooring in or sun room. I... - Jan 28, 2020

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Olson Rug & Flooring

4 W Rand Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004 847-577-0077

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Done fast and affordable! - Aug 10, 2024

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Scharm Floor Covering

1843 E Oakton St
Des Plaines, IL 60018 847-298-8233

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Trend Carpets & Tile

168 E Army Trail Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139 630-893-4470

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They are one of the best - Aug 20, 2024

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Wholesale Carpet Designs

195 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847-485-1796

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fair - Nov 08, 2017

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Wholesale Carpets & Flooring

502 Northwest Hwy
Fox River Grove, IL 60021 847-639-1855

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Many choices available and excellent service - Aug 29, 2022

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