Please Help/Carpet

[captsteve]

It happened. Kindly refrain from passing judgment about how I could have prevented it, or how I could have done more as a homeowner to deter the activity. It happened, and now I’m picking up the pieces.

I was out of town this week. My condominium was robbed/vandalized while I was away. Moreover, it was an all-out orgy while I was gone. I came home to used prophylactics strewn all around the condo on the carpet, all my belongings were taken (two Bose stereo systems, an imported espresso machine from Sicily, my industrial grade Kitchen Aid stand mixer, clothes if you can believe it), broken dishes, stolen checks, expensive Wüsthof knife set gone, flat-screen television set on the ground and smashed to bits. Biohazard bodily fluids everywhere, empty bottles of personal lubricant cast about. Don’t forget the drug paraphernalia, used hypodermic needles, cigarettes burned into the carpet, suspicious “stains” on the furniture and more.

They left the Bible.

The carpet and bed will most definitely need to be replaced immediately. I cannot sleep in a bed with used underwear and condom wrappers all over the place. There are broken/spilled ball-point pens in the carpet and such. I began cleaning after the Seattle Police Department came and issued a report. I called my insurance company and filed a claim. I’ve done all the right things and am done beating myself up. The claims adjuster will be out Monday.

I spoke with a gentleman at Home Depot tonight because I need my carpet replaced IMMEDIATELY. He indicated that it would be AT LEAST six weeks before it could be completed. I cannot wait that long. Is there a reputable company within West Seattle who can come over, measure, and take my carpet replacement order in warp-speed? Please help.

Thanks.

• This topic was modified 6 years, 8 months ago by WSB.
• This topic was modified 6 years, 8 months ago by captsteve.

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[dhg]

I would contact Jeff Bettger at DallasWatsonFlooring.com.
206-227-4397
Their shop is in Georgetown and he might be able to help depending on the size needed. Quality products, quality work. Highly recommended.

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[HelperMonkey]

You can also try KT Floors – Kris is local to West Seattle. I am unsure of his immediate availability. 206-293-1506

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[Talaki34]

I don’t have any ideas about the carpet, but wanted to say that I am sorry this happened. :(

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[Talaki34]

Was thinking, I can help with some immediate kitchen stuff. Nothing fancy, but would get you through until you could start assembling your kitchen again. Extra cups, glasses, some plates…I have a Black and Decker food processor you could use. If you sharpen them, I have a few knives. They are old and not expensive, but still serviceable. Some baking things too. I have a couple of outdoor chairs that you could use inside. They have cushions.

Might be worth the money to call a hazmat cleaning service.

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[angelescrest]

Carpet To Go in SODO can do a quick install at times. This is such a gross situation. I’m so sorry. Please let all of us know if you have some immediate needs.

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[captsteve]

Thank you all for your kind suggestions and thoughts. Carpet measured Monday and will be installed this Friday. Bed purchased today and will also be delivered Friday. A huge shout-out to Diane at Mattress Firm – Westwood Village and the compassionate carpet contractors I have worked with.

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[dmk]

Thank you for the shout out CaptSteve! What a horrible ordeal to have to go through I am happy you are getting your home back together. Good luck with the rest of the process.

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