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Pile's Carpet Care & Restoration Service

Elizabethtown, KY / 4.8 rating / 111 reviews / Water damage restoration service

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What this listing says

Elizabethtown homeowners dealing with water damage or post-flood mold who want a family-run company with 24/7 emergency response and 40+ years of local history in Hardin County.

24/7 water extractionIn-house mold testingAir duct cleaningMilitary discount
Base location Elizabethtown, KY
Provider type Restoration company
Public reviews 4.8 from 111 reviews

Best for

  • Homeowners in Elizabethtown, Radcliff, or the Fort Knox area who need emergency water extraction or mold remediation from a local company with 24/7 availability.
  • Military families near Fort Knox who want the 10% service discount and a company familiar with the area.
  • Homeowners dealing with post-flood mold in Central Kentucky's humid climate who need both water damage cleanup and mold work handled by one crew.
  • Repeat carpet and upholstery cleaning customers who want a relationship with a local operator rather than a franchise.

About this company

Pile's Carpet Care & Restoration Service is a family-owned restoration company in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Jim Pile started it in 1980 with a single truck-mounted cleaning unit. Jesse Stover now runs the operation, which has grown to cover carpet cleaning, water damage restoration, mold remediation, mold inspection, air duct cleaning, and floor care across Hardin, Bullitt, and Meade counties.

The company runs truck-mounted extraction units for water removal and uses HEPA filtration, antimicrobial treatments, and dehumidification during mold work. They list containment as part of their remediation process. They also carry thermal imaging cameras and moisture detection equipment for identifying hidden water damage. The 24/7 emergency response is a genuine differentiator in this market, and multiple reviewers confirm the company showed up for after-hours water emergencies.

The Pile family has operated continuously in Elizabethtown since 1980. The County Advisory Board recognized Jesse Stover and the company as a "TOP GUN Professional Business" in Hardin County. They offer 10% off for military personnel, law enforcement, and first responders, which makes sense given the proximity to Fort Knox.

4.8 stars across 111 Google reviews is a strong rating. Most of the positive reviews describe repeat customers and fast carpet cleaning turnarounds. The negatives cluster around scheduling reliability and a reconstruction project that went badly off track, which suggests the core cleaning and extraction work is solid but the administrative side can falter.

Services

Mold remediationmold inspectionwater damage restorationemergency water extractioncarpet cleaningupholstery cleaningair duct cleaninghardwood floor cleaning and restorationtile and grout cleaningarea rug cleaninglaminate floor cleaning

Service area

Headquartered in Elizabethtown, Kentucky at 5298 Bardstown Road. Serves Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Vine Grove, Rineyville, Cecilia, Bardstown, Fort Knox, Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, and Lebanon Junction. Claims coverage across Hardin, Bullitt, and Meade counties. One older review mentions they traveled to Louisville for a duct cleaning job, which is about 45 miles north.

Review consensus

What reviewers praise

Hunter gets called out by name for carpet cleaning by Mark Wicker, Jerell Spencer, and Vicki Croan, with Wicker calling him "an asset to this company." Gene draws praise from Miranda Hibbard, Timothy Boyland, and Melissa G Hamilton for carpet and furniture cleaning. Jesse (also spelled Jessie) is named by Joshua Swink, Cataleya Molina, Beth Cleaver, Paula Boutwell, Jerry, Juan Rivas, and Morris Lay for carpet cleaning, duct work, and general friendliness. Reviewers consistently mention on-time arrivals, reasonable pricing, and willingness to tackle tough stains. Lauren Fromz praised the flood restoration urgency, noting they were the only company to respond quickly and helped move belongings at no extra cost. A. Haley said they removed stains another company left behind.

What low reviews reveal

7 found across 111 total reviews at 4.8★. Scheduling reliability is the dominant complaint. Haismat 08, a Local Guide with 21 reviews, waited over a month for three rugs and had four appointments that were blown off, then found the price had nearly doubled from the original quote ($139 to $263). Bridget Canny-Faulkner arranged a rug pickup that never happened and never got the promised callback. Debbie Rogers, a Local Guide with 34 reviews, had her appointment delayed without notice, received what she felt was a poor upholstery cleaning, and said the equipment kept shutting down. The owner offered to redo the work at no charge. Claudia Escribens described a reconstruction project after flooding that stretched to nine months with repeated no-shows, subpar workmanship, and budget overruns, ending with her giving up and hiring someone else. Lauren Fromz reported that Jesse yelled at Jocelyn on the phone without realizing the customer could hear. Kyleigh Reardon said the person answering the phone was rude and hung up on her. Binal Patel called the company overpriced and said the work was poor.

Pattern worth noting

The positive reviews describe a company that does strong cleaning and extraction work with friendly, hardworking field staff. The negatives almost all involve scheduling, follow-through, and communication failures on the office/management side. This split suggests the field technicians like Hunter and Gene are delivering, but the business operation behind them struggles with appointment management and customer communication. The 13% owner response rate on negatives reinforces this: the company is not actively managing its reputation or closing the loop with unhappy customers.

Named staff

Jesse/Jessie (owner — praised repeatedly for carpet cleaning, duct work, and friendliness; one negative review reports him yelling at staff on the phone). Hunter (technician — consistently praised for carpet cleaning quality). Gene (technician — praised for carpet and furniture cleaning). Jean (technician — praised for emergency water extraction and moisture readings). Kortni (technician — praised alongside Gene for carpet cleaning). Mitchell (technician — praised alongside Gene for furniture cleaning). Jocelyn (staff — one negative review mentions her being yelled at by Jesse on the phone).

Bottom line

For carpet cleaning, upholstery work, and emergency water extraction, the field crew delivers strong results. Ask for Hunter or Gene by name if you can. Pin down your appointment with a confirmation call the day before, and do not leave rugs or belongings with the company without a firm return date in writing. If you need mold remediation, get a separate inspection first to avoid the testing-and-remediation conflict of interest.

Keep in mind

  • They do both mold testing and mold remediation. That means they have a financial incentive to find mold and then sell you the remediation work. Consider getting an independent mold test before committing to remediation.
  • Missed appointments and no-shows appear in multiple negative reviews. One reviewer waited over a month for rugs to be returned, another had four scheduled pickups that never happened, and a third was stood up entirely. Confirm your appointment the day before.
  • One reviewer described a reconstruction project that dragged on for nine months with repeated no-shows and budget overruns. Their strength is cleaning and extraction, not construction. If you need reconstruction after water or mold damage, consider hiring a separate contractor.
  • The owner response rate on negative reviews is 13%. When the company does respond, the replies tend to offer to redo the work rather than address the scheduling or communication breakdowns.