Pet Damage Carpet Repair in Broomfield, CO

John Bulsterbaum
5 days ago
2 min read

This homeowner in Broomfield called because they were tired of seeing the same spot every time they walked down the hallway. Right at the doorway, the carpet had been damaged by a pet scratching and pawing at the door over time. The rest of the carpet looked fine, which made the damage stand out even more.

This is one of the most common carpet repair calls we get from pet owners.

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Why Doorways Take the Most Damage from Pets

Pets tend to focus their energy in the same places. Doorways are at the top of the list. Dogs scratch when they want in or out. Cats claw at carpet seams and edges. Over time, the carpet fibers break down, fray, or pull away from the tack strip.

Once that happens, vacuuming or cleaning will not fix it. The carpet is physically damaged.

In this hallway, the damage was concentrated right at the door threshold, exactly where it usually happens.

Inspecting the Carpet Before Repair

Before starting, I inspected the damaged area and the surrounding carpet. The good news was that the damage had not spread far. The padding underneath was still in decent shape, and the rest of the hallway carpet was intact.

That meant a bonded insert repair was the right solution. No need to replace the entire hallway.

How Carpet Repair Solves Pet Damage

Carpet repair focuses on removing the damaged section and replacing it with a matching piece of carpet. The goal is to blend the repair so it disappears into the surrounding area.

For this job, I carefully removed the damaged carpet at the doorway and installed a replacement piece using proper seams and alignment. The carpet was then stretched and secured so it sat flat and tight again.

The Before and After Was Noticeable

Before the repair, the doorway looked worn and unfinished. After the repair, the damage was gone. The carpet looked continuous again, and the hallway no longer drew attention to the problem area.

The homeowner said they were relieved they did not have to replace the entire hallway carpet just to fix one spot.

A Common Problem for Pet Owners

This type of damage happens in homes with pets all the time. Doorways, hallways, and transitions take the most abuse. Catching it early makes repair much easier and more affordable.

Ignoring it usually leads to larger sections needing replacement later.

Why Broomfield Homeowners Call Floormart LLC

Homeowners in Broomfield call Floormart because we focus on practical solutions. Not every problem needs full replacement. Sometimes a targeted repair is all it takes to restore the floor.

Pet damage under doorways is a perfect example.

How to Prevent Future Doorway Damage

Before leaving, I talked with the homeowner about prevention. Simple door guards, keeping pets nails trimmed, and addressing scratching behavior early can help prevent repeat damage.

Protecting repaired areas helps them last longer.