DALLAS - s4story -- Homeowners who call a carpet cleaner after a leak are often quoted a per-room cleaning price for a job that needs structural drying, according to an updated guide from HearthDry, an independent publisher not affiliated with any cleaning or restoration brand.

Stanley Steemer charges about $60–$80 per room for routine carpet cleaning, around $145 for three rooms, with a $100–$150 minimum job charge, the guide reports. That price covers soil in the carpet fibers. Carpet soaked by a burst pipe or appliance leak holds water in the pad, the subfloor and the bottom of the drywall, which must be extracted, dried with dehumidifiers and air movers, and checked with a moisture meter.

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Key points

• Advertised low per-room specials are promotional rates that exclude add-ons; the guide recommends getting the all-in total in writing.
• Water damage work is priced by the job or square foot, not by the room.
• Wet pad and drywall can begin growing mold within 24 to 48 hours, so timing matters more than the cleaning schedule.
• A sudden, accidental leak is often covered by homeowners insurance when drying is documented; a cleaning visit usually is not.

The full guide is at https://hearthdry.com/guides/stanley-steemer-prices

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