Water Extractionin Sterling, KS
Smallville Carpet Cleaning provides water extraction in Sterling, KS after floods, leaks and broken appliances. We use professional equipment to remove water from carpet, flooring and furniture quickly, because the sooner it is out, the less damage it does and the less chance mold has to grow. If you have water on the floor now, call (620) 200-1546.
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ServiceWater Extraction
WhereSterling, KS (Rice County)
Hours7 AM to 6 PM, Sat 8 AM to 6 PM
Google rating5.0 from 518 reviews
Water extraction for Sterling homes and businesses
Water does not wait. A burst pipe, a backed-up drain or a storm that floods the basement can soak carpet and pad within hours, and the longer it sits, the more it spreads into floors, walls and furniture.
We pull the water out of the carpet, pad and floors with extraction equipment, then set air movers to dry what is left. When the water is gone, we clean the carpet, so the room is not just dry but clean again.
One reviewer wrote that Brett came out the same day they called, even with flooding all over the area, and gave them names of other contractors for the work he does not do. If water damage reaches drywall, framing or mold, we will tell you who to call next.
What is included
- Prompt response when water is on the floor
- Water removal from carpet and flooring
- Water removal from furniture
- Basements, bedrooms and living areas
- A thorough cleaning after extraction
- Honest guidance on what comes next

When to call us
- A washer, water heater or dishwasher leaked
- The basement took on water
- A pipe burst or a sink overflowed
- Heavy rain got in
- Carpet feels wet or smells musty
Sterling, KS
Why water extraction matters in Sterling
Sterling knows floods. In 1929 heavy rain on Cow Creek sent water into town from the northwest, and the Arkansas River flooded again in 1973. When storm water or a burst pipe reaches your carpet, call us and we will extract it.
Sterling's 1929 flood came from a six-inch rain on Cow Creek that sent water into town from the northwest, and the Arkansas River flooded again in 1973. The ground here is sandy enough that Sterling Lake itself began as a sandpit, and that fine sand tracks in easily. College move-in and move-out each fall and spring add heavy traffic in rentals and dorms.
Sterling is an older town, and Census estimates put the typical home's build year in the mid-1950s, with many built before 1940. Student rentals near the college sit alongside older family homes and landmarks like Cooper Hall and the Sterling Carnegie Library. We clean homes, rentals and businesses across Sterling. Sterling is about 25 miles northwest of Hutchinson by road.
Recent water extraction projects
Real jobs from Brett's camera, the same work we bring to Sterling.

Gray patterned area rug
A gray patterned rug cleaned in place, with an air mover blowing across it to speed up drying.

Swirled area rug
A gray and white swirled rug, cleaned and set to dry with an air mover, so the room is back in use sooner.

Kitchen around the island
Tile around a kitchen island, the busiest floor in most homes. Cleaned and dried with an air mover.
How water extraction works
Call us
Tell us what happened and where the water is. We will get to you as quickly as we can.
Assess
We look at the affected area and the materials, then tell you what to expect.
Extract
Professional equipment pulls water from carpet, flooring and furniture.
Clean up
We clean the area and tell you the next steps to keep the damage from spreading.
5-star reviews for our water extraction
Real Google reviews from customers of Smallville Carpet Cleaning, the Hutchinson-based company serving Sterling.
About Sterling, Kansas
Sterling began in the early 1870s as a town called Peace, a name tied to a Quaker named Mr. Ninde. The first train arrived on June 26, 1872. In 1876 the town was incorporated and renamed for Sterling Rosan, an early settler. It grew up near the Arkansas River in the southern part of Rice County.
Cooper Memorial College opened in 1887 and took the name Sterling College in 1920. Its 1887 Cooper Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places. By 1912 Sterling had broom factories, a salt works and a flour mill. In the 1890s Jonathan S. Dillon ran a general store here, years before he opened the Hutchinson market that grew into Dillons.
Quick facts
- Population about 2,250 (2020 Census)
- Sterling USD 376: Sterling Grade School, Sterling Junior High and Sterling High School
- Sterling College sits on about 40 acres, and its Cooper Hall dates to 1887
- K-14/K-96 moved to a limited-access bypass in 2023
- About 9 miles south of Lyons, the Rice County seat, and about 25 miles northwest of Hutchinson
- The Arkansas River flooded in 1929 and 1973
Things to do in and around Sterling
Sterling Lake
The city park lake, developed by the WPA from an old sandpit, with a walking trail, fishing, camping and the town pool.
Old Fashioned Fourth of July
Sterling's big summer event, with a parade, live music, fireworks and its well-known turtle races, centered on Sterling Lake Park.
Coronado Quivira Museum · Lyons
Nine miles north in the county seat, with exhibits on Coronado's 1541 visit, the Quivira people and the Santa Fe Trail.
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge · near Stafford
About 22,000 acres of salt marsh where whooping cranes, pelicans and huge flocks of geese and ducks stop during migration.
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More ways we help in Sterling, KS
Most customers start with one job and call us back for the rest. Here is everything else we do in Sterling.
Residential Carpet CleaningDeep cleaning for bedrooms, living rooms, stairs and basements.
Commercial Carpet CleaningOffices, churches, shops and shared hallways, scheduled around your business.
- Rug CleaningCareful cleaning for area rugs, runners and specialty fibers.
- Upholstery CleaningSofas, chairs, sectionals and recliners cleaned without harming the fabric.
- Tile and Grout CleaningMulti-step cleaning for grout lines a mop never reaches.
- Pet Stain and Odor RemovalTreatments that go after the source of the smell, not just the surface.
- VCT CleaningStripping, cleaning and waxing that brings back the shine on vinyl composite tile.
Questions and answers about water extraction in Sterling
Do you offer water extraction in Sterling?
Yes. Sterling is about 25 miles northwest of Hutchinson by road. We clean homes, rentals and businesses across Sterling, and we bring everything to you. Call (620) 200-1546 or request a free quote online.
Why does water extraction matter in Sterling?
Sterling knows floods. In 1929 heavy rain on Cow Creek sent water into town from the northwest, and the Arkansas River flooded again in 1973. When storm water or a burst pipe reaches your carpet, call us and we will extract it.
What is water extraction?
Water extraction is removing excess water from a home or business, usually after flooding, leaks or broken appliances. It limits water damage, helps prevent mold and mildew, and protects the property and what is in it.
How long does water extraction take?
It depends on the size of the affected area, the materials involved and the source of the water. After we assess your property, we will give you an estimate of the time needed.
What should I do until you get here?
If it is safe, stop the source of the water and keep clear of anything electrical near it. Then call us at (620) 200-1546.
Can wet carpet be saved?
Often it can, especially when the water is removed quickly. It depends on the source of the water and how long it sat. We will be honest about what can be saved.
Do you work on basement carpet?
Yes. Customers have called us for basement carpet with water damage, and we can clean it after the water is out.
What are your hours for Sterling customers?
We are open 7 AM to 6 PM most days, and 8 AM to 6 PM on Saturday. Call (620) 200-1546 or use the quote form, and we will find a time that works.
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