Business Details
Your Trusted Rug Retailer & Cleaning Experts Since 1900
Shehadi Rugs & Cleaning has been a trusted name in the rug industry since 1900, offering unparalleled expertise in both handmade and machine-made rugs. Our fourth-generation family business combines century-old craftsmanship with modern innovations to serve Syracuse and Central New York. We specialize in area rug retail, professional cleaning, repairs, and custom solutions for residential and commercial spaces. Our 4,000-square-foot facility handles all rug types, from antique oriental pieces to contemporary designs. With over 10,000 rugs in inventory, we provide personalized service for stair runners, custom sizing, and unique layout accommodations. Our team of experts, including president Steve Shehadi Rugs & Cleaning with 40+ years of experience, ensures every client receives tailored solutions.We maintain rigorous quality standards for rug padding, stain protection, and antimicrobial treatments. Our commitment to excellence extends to at-home appraisals for estates and large rug collections. As the region's oldest rug company, we balance tradition with modern customer needs. Our showroom features extensive samples and free home trials to help customers visualize products in their spaces. Every service, from enzyme treatments for pet odors to fire-damage restoration, reflects our dedication to rug preservation and customer satisfaction.
Services
Area Rugs
Stair Runners
Rug Cleaning
Repairs
Appraisals
Custom Sizes
Rug Padding
Pet Odor Removal
Fire Damage Restoration
Home Samples
Details
- Year established: 1900
Highlights and features
- We offer 124 years of specialized rug expertise since 1900.
- Our fourth-generation family business handles both antique and modern rug types.
- We provide custom solutions for challenging spaces like angled fireplaces and radiators.
- Our 4,000 sq ft facility includes eco-friendly drying and dusting rooms.
- We offer at-home appraisals for large rug collections and estates.
What people say
Fantastic job
Amazed and grateful
Expert cleaning
Custom solutions
Extensive inventory
Services
Rug Cleaning
Our professional rug cleaning service utilizes state-of-the-art equipment for all rug types. We offer general cleaning, pet urine enzyme soaks, and fire damage restoration. Our 4,000-square-foot facility includes specialized dusting, scrubbing, and eco-friendly drying rooms. Most cleaning orders take 4-5 weeks for completion.
Custom Area Rugs
We create custom-shaped area rugs for unique spaces. Services include resizing, seaming multiple rugs, and creating cutouts for fireplaces or registers. Our team handles complex shapes like ovals, rounds, and octagons using professional seaming techniques. Most custom orders take about three weeks to complete.
Stair Runners
We provide stair runners in over 800 samples with expert installation. Our specialists handle challenging installations including pie-shaped steps, miters, and curved stairs. We offer home trials with up to six samples and provide installations within 35 minutes of Syracuse. Typical turnaround is three weeks.
Rug Repairs
Our repair services include fringe replacement, serging, binding, and patching. We offer both machine and hand-sewn options with pricing starting at $1 per linear foot. For antique rugs, we provide foundation painting and size reduction services. Most repairs preserve original rug integrity at lower costs than reweaving.
Appraisals
President Steve Shehadi Rugs & Cleaning provides expert rug appraisals with 55 years of experience. Services cover insurance valuation, estate planning, and sales preparation. We offer in-store evaluations or at-home appraisals for large collections with minimum $100 charges for site visits.
People
Steve Shehadi
President
Fourth-generation rug expert with over 40 years of experience. Specializes in rug appraisals, cleaning, and restoration. Leads daily operations at Shehadi Rugs & Cleaning Inc. and oversees all technical processes.
Gabrielle Shehadi
Sales Associate
Fourth-generation team member who joined in 2016. Handles customer service, rug sales, and appraisal requests. Provides modern perspective while maintaining family traditions in rug craftsmanship.
Questions
What rug types do you carry?
We offer handmade oriental rugs, wool tufted rugs, and machine-made contemporary rugs in over 10,000 styles.
Do you clean all rug types?
Yes, we clean all rug types including wool, cotton, synthetic, and antique oriental rugs using specialized methods.
How long does rug cleaning take?
Standard cleaning takes 4-5 weeks. Pet odor treatments and custom orders may require additional time.
Can you repair damaged rugs?
We offer fringe replacement, binding, patching, and restoration services for damaged rugs starting at $3 per linear foot.
Do you provide home consultations?
We offer at-home appraisals for large rugs or estates with a $100 minimum service charge.
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