If you’re staring at dated carpet in your Santa Monica home or rental property and wondering how the heck you’re going to get it out, haul it away, and actually have time left in your weekend—you’re in the right spot. K9 Junk Removal handles carpet removal in Santa Monica, CA from start to finish, whether it’s a single bedroom in a Wilshire Montana bungalow or a full floor flip near the Third Street Promenade. We pull it, roll it, haul it, and leave your space broom-clean so you can move on to the next step.
Carpet removal isn’t just about yanking up some fibers. There’s padding, tack strips with nails pointing every direction, decades of dust, and a lot more bulk than most people expect. Whether you’re a homeowner updating before a sale or a contractor working through multiple units near Ocean Park, we handle the demo and disposal so you don’t have to rent a truck, make multiple dump runs, or deal with the mess.
Why homeowners and contractors in Santa Monica call K9 for carpet removal
Carpet gets heavy fast. A single room can produce a couple hundred pounds once you factor in padding, and older Santa Monica properties—especially those classic 1940s and 50s homes south of Wilshire—often have multiple layers hiding underneath. We’ve pulled carpet from condos, Spanish-style homes in Sunset Park, and multi-unit properties near Montana Avenue where every room had different padding and tack strip configurations.
We show up with the crew, tools, and trucks needed to handle the full scope. You don’t need to cut anything yourself, bag it, or figure out how to fit rolled carpet into your Prius. We do the physical work, including the stuff people forget about—removing metal transition strips, pulling staples from hardwood, and making sure tack strips with exposed nails don’t become a safety issue if you’ve got kids or tenants moving around the property.
We’re fully insured with both liability and workers’ comp, which matters when there’s demo work involved. And we run jobs on weekends and after hours, because we know Santa Monica timelines don’t always fit a Monday-through-Friday schedule—especially if you’re coordinating with flooring installers, open houses, or tenant move-ins.
What’s included in our carpet removal service
- Full carpet demo and tear-out – We pull up carpet from tack strips, cut it into manageable sections, and roll it for transport
- Padding removal – All foam, rubber, or felt padding comes up and gets hauled, including the bits stuck to the subfloor
- Tack strip removal (optional) – If you want the tack strips pulled so your new flooring goes down smooth, we handle it. If you’re keeping them for new carpet install, we leave them in place
- Staple and nail removal – We pull visible staples and fasteners so your subfloor or hardwood underneath is clean and safe
- Transition strip removal – Metal and wood thresholds between rooms come out if needed
- Complete haul-away and disposal – Everything goes into our trucks and gets disposed of properly at the appropriate facility
- Sweep and debris removal – We leave the space clean, not buried in dust and carpet scraps
We don’t say no to anything. If you’ve got carpet on stairs, glued-down commercial carpet, or multiple rooms across different levels, we’ll make it work.
How the carpet removal process works
1. You tell us what you’ve got. Call us at (737) 900-9626 or reach out through our site. Let us know how many rooms, square footage if you have it, and whether there are stairs or special access issues (narrow hallways, third-floor walk-ups near the beach, tight parking situations). We’ll talk through the scope and give you a clear idea of timing and cost.
2. We schedule around your timeline. We work weekends, evenings, and coordinate with other trades if you’ve got flooring installers or painters lined up. If you need the carpet out before a contractor shows up Monday morning, we’ll make it happen.
3. We handle the demo and removal. Our crew shows up with the tools—utility knives, pry bars, gloves, and the right gear to pull everything up safely. We cut, roll, load, and protect your walls and doorways while we’re moving material out.
4. We haul it all away and dispose of it properly. Carpet and padding go to the right disposal facility. You don’t have to think about dump fees, sorting, or making multiple trips.
5. You’re left with a clean subfloor. No nails, no scraps, no mess. You’re ready for whatever comes next—new flooring, inspection, staging, or the next phase of your project.
Santa Monica-specific considerations for carpet removal
Santa Monica properties come with their own quirks. Older homes south of Montana and near Pico often have original hardwood under the carpet, which means we’re extra careful pulling staples and tack strips so we don’t gouge the wood. If you’re planning to refinish that hardwood, a clean removal saves your flooring contractor time and keeps your costs down.
Parking and access can be tight, especially near the beach, in North of Montana neighborhoods, or around multi-unit buildings near Lincoln Boulevard. We plan for that. If we need to coordinate with building management, park on the street, or work around limited elevator access, we handle it.
Santa Monica doesn’t require permits for carpet removal itself, but if you’re doing a larger renovation that involves flooring replacement as part of a bigger scope, your contractor might need to pull permits for the overall project. We work with contractors regularly and know how to stay out of the way while keeping your timeline on track.
If you’re working on a rental property or preparing for a sale, timing matters. We’ve worked with property managers and homeowners trying to turn units between tenants or get a home show-ready before listing. We move fast and don’t leave you waiting for days.
Why we’re the trusted carpet removal choice in Santa Monica
K9 Junk Removal is a family-owned business built from the ground up by Jean Guizzetti, who came to the U.S. from Venezuela and started this company in 2021 with a truck and a willingness to do the work nobody else wanted to touch. We’re not a franchise. We’re not a call center. When you work with us, you’re working with people who show up, do the job right, and treat your property like it matters.
We’re fully insured—liability and workers’ comp—which protects you if something goes sideways. We run weekend and after-hours jobs because we know your schedule doesn’t stop at 5 p.m. on Friday. And we’re not the cheapest option in town, because we don’t cut corners. We show up with the right crew, the right equipment, and we finish the job so you don’t have to call someone else to clean up after us.
Whether you’re a homeowner tackling a DIY remodel in Sunset Park or a contractor managing multiple units near Ocean Avenue, we guide you through the process honestly. If there’s a faster way, a smarter sequence, or something you should know before we start tearing things up, we’ll tell you—even if it means we do less work.
Ready to get that old carpet out of your Santa Monica home or project? We’ll handle the demo, the haul, and the cleanup so you can move forward. Call (737) 900-9626 and let’s talk through what you’ve got. Or tell us about your project at k9junkandhauling.com and we’ll get back to you fast.