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Who repairs Persian rugs in NYC?
Dr Carpet can coordinate Persian rug repair and restoration in the NYC area as part of our rug pickup service. We collect the rug, arrange cleaning when appropriate, and have repair needs evaluated by a specialist. Fringe, worn edges, tears, holes, moth damage and some color-loss issues are quoted after physical inspection and only repaired with your approval.
Cleaning comes before many repair decisions
Heavy soil can hide wear, old repairs and color differences. For many rugs, cleaning first gives a clearer view of the actual condition and lets the repair specialist evaluate clean fibers and structure. There are exceptions for unstable or severely damaged rugs, so inspection determines the sequence.
Fringe repair
Fringe is part of the rug's foundation, not just decoration. Loose, broken or heavily worn fringe should be evaluated before damage migrates farther into the rug. The correct repair depends on how the foundation is constructed and how much original material remains.
Worn edges and selvages
Side edges take repeated foot traffic, vacuum contact and furniture abrasion. When edge wrapping fails, knots near the border can become vulnerable. Repair may involve securing, rebuilding or rewrapping the affected edge depending on the rug.
Tears, holes and moth damage
Open damage can affect both appearance and structural integrity. The scope depends on the foundation, pile loss and surrounding fiber strength. Moth-related damage also requires attention to the source and environment so a repaired rug is not returned to the same active problem.
Color loss and faded areas
Cleaning removes soil; it does not restore dye that has been stripped by bleach, harsh chemistry, sunlight or other damage. Some color-loss problems may be candidates for specialist color repair, but suitability is determined after inspection and is separate from routine cleaning.
How Dr Carpet manages the job
Dr Carpet remains your service contact: we schedule pickup, document the rug, coordinate cleaning and specialist evaluation, communicate the repair recommendation and price, and return the rug after approved work is completed. We do not represent the specialist repair workshop as a Dr Carpet-owned facility.
What happens after you send us a damaged-rug photo
A photo is useful for triage, but it cannot show the full condition of the foundation or yarn strength. We first determine whether the rug can be safely transported and whether cleaning should happen before repair. After physical inspection, the repair specialist defines the scope. Dr Carpet communicates the recommendation and price to you, and work begins only after approval. That separation is important on valuable rugs because a customer may choose cleaning only, a limited stabilization, or a fuller restoration.
Repair cost cannot be reduced to one square-foot rate
Cleaning has a predictable size component; repair usually does not. A short section of worn fringe, a torn foundation, a hole requiring reweaving and widespread moth damage are fundamentally different jobs. For that reason, we do not publish a fake one-size repair price. The rug is evaluated in person and the specialist quote reflects the actual materials and labor required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you repair rugs yourself?
Dr Carpet coordinates the service and customer relationship, while specialist rug-repair work is evaluated and performed by experienced repair professionals.
Can you quote a rug repair from a photo?
A photo can help identify the issue, but final repair pricing generally requires physical inspection because the foundation and surrounding fibers matter.
Can fringe be replaced?
Many fringe problems can be repaired or rebuilt, but the appropriate method depends on the rug's structure and condition.
Can holes in a Persian rug be repaired?
Many can, depending on the size, location, foundation damage and availability of compatible materials. A specialist inspection is required.
Can you fix bleach spots?
Bleach is color loss, not soil. Some cases may be candidates for specialist color repair, but ordinary cleaning cannot replace removed dye.
Do I have to approve repair work before it starts?
Yes. Repair is quoted separately after inspection and only proceeds after you approve the work.