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Clawes Carpets

9541 Braddock Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032 703-978-2603

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Had carpet installed in our family room, which is about 22x10 feet. The installers... - Jun 09, 2024

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The Carpet Yard

2811 Merrilee Dr #A
Fairfax, VA 22031 703-560-0666

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I bought carpet for two bedrooms this past year and got estimates from two... - Sep 07, 2018

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Kemper Carpet & Flooring

3905-A Fair Ridge Dr
Fairfax, VA 22033 703-978-9001

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Good pricing. very helpful staff. - Aug 22, 2017

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Fairfax Floors

2807 Merrilee Dr #A
Fairfax, VA 22031 703-560-6300

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Did a nice job of installing upstairs bedroom carpet and putting in new screws... - Sep 16, 2023

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Mill Direct Floor Coverings

9560 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22031 703-359-0002

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we worked with kevin who was polite, professional, patient, and knowledgeable.... - May 07, 2024

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