Straus Carpets

Name: Straus Carpets
Address: 2828 Ford St, Oakland, CA, 94601, US
Telephone: 510-428-2828
Price range: $
Rating: 5.0

2828 Ford St
Oakland, CA 94601 510-428-2828

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83% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Prices 12% lower than average
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Consumer from OAKLAND, CA
Jul 28, 2026

We had a great experience working with the owner and staff to select and install new carpeting. Highly recommended!

Consumer from Oakland, CA
Feb 26, 2024

Excellent, personal service; local owners!

Consumer from Oakland, CA
Dec 17, 2023

We had a natural fiber carpet installed. The installer did a great job, very detailed. We discovered a discoloration afterwards. Mr Straus came over himself and easily removed the discoloration. Very happy.

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