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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.

5.0 · 518 Google reviews(opens Google in a new tab)
A freshly cleaned bedroom carpet in soft window light
  • 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
A clean basement carpet with stairs and a table tennis table

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.

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Recent water extraction projects

Real jobs from Brett's camera, the same work we bring to Sterling.

  • A gray patterned area rug drying with a blue air mover

    Gray patterned area rug

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

  • A swirled area rug drying with a blue air mover

    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.

  • A clean tile floor around a kitchen island with a blue air mover

    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

  1. Call us

    Tell us what happened and where the water is. We will get to you as quickly as we can.

  2. Assess

    We look at the affected area and the materials, then tell you what to expect.

  3. Extract

    Professional equipment pulls water from carpet, flooring and furniture.

  4. 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.

5.0 · 518 Google reviews(opens Google in a new tab)
  • Thanks for the love, neighbors!

    Charles G.

    “Brett was very professional. He was patient with these old folks and answered all of our questions.”

  • Music B.

    “Smallville carpet cleaners did a great job! Was alittle early, that's always a good thing. He cleaned 2 bedrooms & living room & a water-spot in the basement. Worked hard & was in & out in about 1hr & 15 minuets. Carpet looks like new. .”

  • Jennifer B.

    “The carpet looks amazing and he was very personable and fast!”

    Paige A.

    “Communication was excellent. He got our appt scheduled and came to sterling right away and got us taken care of. Very friendly would highly recommend if you are needing your carpets refreshed!!!”

  • Amy E.

    “Brett was so easy to work with and the carpet looks amazing! We bought a house that had a couple cats living in the basement so the carpet felt pretty gross. He was able to get the carpet feeling so fresh and clean that we can now walk on it without feeling like we need to rinse off! Thanks, Brett!”

  • Renee G.

    “It was amazing how much nicer our carpet looked. There were a few older stains in the basement that I had tried to remove and couldn’t, however, Brent was able to remove it all!!! Would absolutely recommend Brent!!!”

    Michelle M.

    “Brett does an amazing job! I highly recommend him to anyone needing their carpet or couches cleaned. Great service with great results! We will definitely be using him again!”

  • Beverly M.

    “Scott was very friendly and very efficient in cleaning the carpets and they looked marvelous and smell good thank you Scott!”

    Deb S.

    “Our new home is lovely, except for the mysterious stains in the basement carpet. Brett did a great job and I know it's clean. The stain is barely visible now. Thanks!”

  • Betty V.

    “I called Brett on two separate dates to help clean carpeting in the basement due to water damage. He demonstrated that he is a consulate professional. The carpet was pristine when he finished. I highly recommend Smallville Carpet service.”

  • Cindy P.

    “Just had Smallville carpet cleaning do our basement and stairs. Excellent job! Highly recommend their services!! Thanks!”

    Angela D.

    “Promptly got all my carpet cleaned. Looks terrific. Professional and informative. Only use Smallville !!!”

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.

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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