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Frank S Eways Fine Rugs & Gallery

Oriental Rug Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Carpet Sales and Installation

About us

My grandfather, Salem M. Eways, came to the United States as a Stone Mason. In the late 1920s, he began selling fine textiles door-to-door in New York City, until he and his brother found an opportunity to earn money cleaning and repairing rugs. With dedication and hard work, they built the business and eventually grew into 4 stores in the Pennsylvania region. Salem then moved to Charlottesville in the early 1960s and opened a store named Salem M. Eways Oriental Rugs, located in University shopping center on Old Ivy Rd. After the passing of my grandfather, my father, Frank S. Eways, a state trooper in Pennsylvania at the time, left his job and moved his family to Charlottesville to take care of the family business. He eventually moved the store to Emmet St. across from Bodo’s Bagels, where he then grew the business to one of the largest sellers of oriental rugs in the United States in the mid-1970s. Eventually all of the Eways brothers joined together to become one of the largest and most respected flooring companies in the region. For over 85 years, and three generations, the Eways family has been providing the finest area rugs, rug care and maintenance. We have reached the world to bring you the best quality rugs available. Come visit our showroom to see the best selection of antique, traditional, and contemporary rugs in the area. Additional emails - franksr@ewaysrugs.com, adam@ewaysrugs.com. Award winning. Also serving Nelson, Rappahannock, Richmond, Roanoke, Roanoke City, Rockingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Bath, Charlottesville City, Goochland, Scott & Shenandoah Counties.

Business highlights

91 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Rug sales, cleaning, repair & appraisals.


Accepted payment methods

Check
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Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.064 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
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4
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 26-50 of 64 reviews

Susan K.
02/2017
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
They were very good.
Description of Work: They cleaned a rug for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Perry G.
06/2016
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

samuel B.
04/2016
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Eways picked up several of our persian rugs, cleaned and repaired them, and returned them to our house. They also provided new custom-cut pads for several rugs. Frank and his team did an excellent job--I would not hesitate to recommend Eways Fine Rugs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kate Z.
04/2016
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Doug M.
03/2016
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: Eways cleaned several old area rugs that had never been professionally cleaned. We were extremely happy with the fresh new looking rugs that really came back to life. We will be back again. |Thank you - Doug McGowan, Keller Williams Realty - Charlottesville

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Peter S.
10/2013
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
The service they provided and our experience were outstanding. They came on time, gave us a clear estimate of the cost, and delivered outstanding service. I would highly recommend them and would use them again any time.
Description of Work: Cleaned two large oriental carpets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Suzanne E.
09/2013
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
He was great. He goes the extra to make sure the customer is satisfied.
Description of Work: He picked up, cleaned, and delivered my rug.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jean G.
08/2013
5.0
carpet cleaners, oriental rug cleaning
  + 0 more
I ended up writing in the space above. Sorry for any inconvenience...needless to say, now this "older woman" thinks the tradition my mother started when she insisted on going to Eways, has proven to be a good one. I am glad the tradition of the Eways being in oriental rug sales and service continues...from Frank, Sr. with/to Frank, Jr. and all the staff! I will always insist that I go to Eways...and if I take good care of these rugs, my children may "insist", also!
Description of Work: I have always thought of Eways as the place to go. My mom and Dad bought several rugs from them in the mid 80"s and I remember Mom's i nsistence that she go to Eways in Charlottesville. (They had just moved back to the Harrisonburg area.) When we went to see the rugs, my mother was so excited and I remember how considerate and responsive they were to this older woman. Frank, Sr was the gentleman with whom Mom dealt. Well, time does pass. After their deaths, I inherited a few of the rugs. When my rug under my dining table became dirty, I decided to look up Eways. A few weeks ago I left my oriental dining room carpet with them to clean and yesterday, I went and picked the carpet up. It looked so much better and I was thrilled! During this process, I met with Frank , Jr. Wow, what a wonderful man with a welcoming staff. He made sure I was seated and comfortable, offering me a drink and other courtesies. Then we talked business. I think this is the best service I have received in a long time. It was not demanding nor a task. When I picked up the rug, it had been cleaned and the trim looked so much better. A few spots were on the rug, but I new from our prior conversation that these would probably not come out. (Sad). The entire rug looked brighter! Thank you to Frank, Sr. and Frank Jr for creating a long line of great oriental rugs and professional, yet comfortable, service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Julia L.
07/2013
5.0
carpet cleaners
  + -1 more
They did a terrific job and are very nice to deal with.
Description of Work: Cleaned my oriental rug.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Julia L.
06/2013
5.0
carpet cleaners, oriental rug cleaning
  + 0 more
Very personable and completely professional. I look forward to doing more business with them.
Description of Work: Cleaned my oriental rug.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Melissa S.
05/2013
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
Very professional craftsmen. Ours was a relatively small job but we, and our area rugs, were treated with the utmost care and respect. Mr. Eways even translated some figures woven into our Persian rug to determine when and where it was woven - we did not even know we had an antique. They delivered the rugs to my mothersapartment and installed them with a special safety backing that we had not even thought to ask for. I am a big fan of work done well, with pride, and for an extremely reasonable price.
Description of Work: Oriental rug cleaning (4 area rugs)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Christopher B.
04/2013
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
They were amazing all the way. I called and spoke to the owner who is in his 80s, had arranged to go take the rug there and his son called me back who is now running it and said you know where do you live I can come pick it up anyway it turns out he was about 15 minutes from me and so my husband and I dropped it off on our way and he said I got the van it is in my driveway I will take into the shop Saturday morning you can just bring it by just very accommodating on both ends when the rug was finished actually brought it to his house and we went and picked it up. Once they returned it and we rolled it out and my husband and I looked at it and we noticed a little white thread coming up from the bottom and I thought oh my goodness what happened and it is just my ignorance and I didn't think that I had done anything to the rug, but I thought we need to call and ask them may be this is kind of lifted some fibers in the cleaning process so we called them and they said oh my goodness our reputation is so important to us and we want to come out right now. They came out within an hour I think both the father and the son and they came out and they explained during one rugs are made bla bla bla kind of went through that and said this little thread that are usually snips but these rugs evidently worn when we cleaned them it kind of made him come up to the surface so that we could actually see him now so they took it back to their shop brought it back the next day they had snipped all over and they brought me a rug pad and just anything if you ever need anything we are here for you. I don't think I have had a customer service experience ever like I had with them.
Description of Work: I used Frank S. Eways Oriental Rugs & Gallery in November. I have a runner that is four feet wide and about 14 feet long and they combed it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

John D.
03/2013
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
Rug was cleaned thoroughly. Looked almost new when we got it back. They clean these rugs the "old fashioned way," no mass production. Each rug is cleaned using "old school" methods that are advertised as dating back many years. Enterprise has remained in the family for all those years. Excellent work, exellent customer service.
Description of Work: Cleaned our oriental rug that is in our family room. Gets a lot of foot traffic.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$171

Jeremy C.
01/2013
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
Very friendly, very knowledgable, work performed thoroughly.
Description of Work: Cleaned two badly soiled oriental rugs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

David K.
12/2012
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
The two gentlemen named Frank Eways, father and son, answered my questions over the phone, explained that I would save money if I brought the rugs to them myself, helped me move the rugs from my car, explained the costs of replacing or trimming the fringe, and told me that the son travelled regularly to Charlottesville, where I live, and would be happy to deliver the rugs to me at no cost. Both rugs were beautifully cleaned. I could not be more pleased. A classy operation.
Description of Work: I needed two rugs cleaned, one a large oriental, the other a small non-descript rug. The oriental had suffered some loss of its fringe.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Debra W.
12/2012
5.0
carpet installation, carpet cleaners, oriental rug cleaning
  + 1 more
As stated above, everything went extremely well from the first phone call.
Description of Work: I had two oriental rugs which needed to be cleaned and was given an estimate over the phone and a time frame in which I could expect to have them done. I dropped the rugs off and was greeted in a very friendly, courteous, and professional manner. As promised, my rugs were done within about 1 1/2 weeks, but Mr. Eways was nice enough to store the rugs for me for several weeks while I was having the interior of my house painted. The rugs were expertly cleaned and delivered and put down in my house. I also just had three wool kitchen rugs cleaned and repaired, and my experience was the same. I highly recommend this business!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$357

Sylvia G.
07/2012
5.0
carpet cleaners, oriental rug cleaning
  + 0 more
When I dropped off the two smaller rugs at their business, they were look at and I was given and estimate for the cost of the work. I then asked them about the much larger oriental rug and was given an estimate for the cleaning of that rug and the cost for them to come got the rug, move the furniture, and then return the rug when it was finished. The timetable they gave me was accurate and the cost was what they had estimated.,
Description of Work: They cleaned two smaller rugs and repaired the fringe on one of them and had to do a stain removal on the other. They then picked up (moved the furniture) a very large rug which they cleaned and then brought it back and again moving the furniture replaced it. We were very satisfied with their work and their attitude while at our home. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

J M.
07/2012
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
They were excellent. They picked up the rugs within 2 days of calling, did the work quickly, and delivered and laid them back down for us. They moved all furniture necessary, trimmed the pads, etc... The rugs look great after their cleaning, the colors vibrant again.
Description of Work: Frank S. Eways picked up, cleaned, and delivered 7 rugs for us, from a large 9 x 12' to small scatter rugs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Michael A.
06/2012
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
New to the area, wanted rugs cleaned before rolling out in new house. Consulted Angie's List, and Frank S. Eways was far and away the best prospect. Was delighted when they said they could take them right away. Everyone there was knowledgeable, professional, and personable. They showed the same care for our old family room rug (which has had various bodily fluids from babies, cats, and dogs) as they did for my grandmother's fine old Persian. The family room rug was worth cleaning, but not repairing (reweaving) and they patched it so well that you really need to look carefully to see the patch. One small rug of my grandmother's that both my parents and I have used for a doormat, they cleaned 3 times, in order to get it absolutely clean. Their care and attention to detail is much appreciated, and I heartily recommend them.
Description of Work: Cleaned 5 oriental rugs of varying size, patched hole in one, delivered and laid down rugs and new padding.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$679

Tracy S.
03/2012
5.0
carpet cleaners, oriental rug cleaning
  + 0 more
outstanding... especially given my hectic/demanding schedule and limited time during day at home, and daughter's nap times, and a crazy attack dog...
Description of Work: cleaned $10,000 oriental carpet due to "major dog poop" damage/episode

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Joseph S.
02/2012
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
As noted above, smooth and easy and pleasant to work with. I'd hire them again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: They came to my house and picked up 9 Oriental rugs which hadn't been cleaned in over 20 years. Brought them back in 10 days looking like new. Very knowledgeable and helpful about all aspects of Oriental rugs, including care, placement, padding, repair, etc. 5-star experience.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

James K.
09/2011
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
They stand behind their work and provide excellent service. We would highly recommend them for anyone looking for service on old rugs or oriental rugs.
Description of Work: We took our rug to Mr Eways company to see if it was worth savings or cutting up in small pieces. They told us that we should keep it. They washed it by hand and repaired small patches and delivered it to us and even gave us a mat to lie underneath it. They also laid the rug for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Lucy I.
07/2011
5.0
carpet cleaners, oriental rug cleaning
  + 0 more
I was shocked to discover, by walking on wet carpet -- after the fact and probably when we were away and had used a housesitter -- that our immaculately well-behaved dog had peed on our beautiful Persian rug, and probably not just once. (Never mind that I now suspect that he peed on my Celtic harp, too!) With much difficulty, we sixty-somethings got our rug up and then consulted Angie's List to see who might help us fix this. Frank S. Eways was the clear front-runner in my Angie's List search, and so I called them. Mr. Eways couldn't have been more gracious over the phone, even offering to help me achieve the lower rate if I brought the rug to him in a convenient rendez-vous point in Charlottesville (where I work) instead of driving up to Ruckersville. I don't work in the consumer business, but if I did I would write that we should all head up to Frank Eways (& Son) to see how it's done. Mr. Eways gave me a precise, immediate, and transparent estimate of what it would cost to clean and patch my rug (not reweave its holes, as it wasn't in good enough condition for that), as well as to replace the underpadding. I immediately decided that despite how degraded my rug had become, I could not replace it for what Eways would charge me to bring it back to beautiful and useful. Imagine my surprise today, therefore, when I drove up to Ruckersville to pick up my rug and found a sparkling, patched -- and half-refringed rug, which I had not even asked for -- elaborately spread out before me! They had gone beyond the contract I had signed to improve my rug. Despite my lame attempts to pay extra for this extraordinarily time-consuming art/service of refringing, they declined. This is a company you want to patronize. They will treat you well, and make you feel like royalty when you are there.
Description of Work: Rug cleaning, rug patching, rug refringing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$620

Janet H.
06/2011
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
I called Frank S Eways Oriental Rugs and Gallery on 5/31/2011. Frank S. Eways, Jr gave me an estimate for my five rugs(2 large and 3 small) and gave me a $40.00 dollar discount if I would bring the rugs to them. He also agreed to throw in pads for my smaller rugs free of charge if I paid for the pads of the larger rugs. I was waiting for a call from another company for an estimate but after my call to Eways I was ready to take my rugs there. I took them that same day. Frank was very hospitable and assured me the rugs would be taken care of with great respect. I was introduced to Frank Sr. and Charles who was an employee there. They unloaded the rugs promptly and I was on my way home. When I got the call that my rugs were done. I headed to Ruckersville in my 72 Chevy pick up to bring my rugs home. Unfortunately, my truck overheated and my radiator was overflowing in their parking lot. They brought out towels so the anti-freeze would not come in contact with any animals that might wander by. I called AAA to come tow me to a repair shop in Madison, which is about 12 miles from the store. When Frank Sr. heard what was going on he offered to follow the tow truck to Madison( said he had some business to do there anyway) and then loaded up my rugs in his personal truck. While waiting for the tow they offered me coffee and I talked to Charles who was repairing a rug for about an hour. After another 30 mins. passed Frank Jr.offered to get me lunch. I had eaten earlier and said no, but Frank Jr. brought me lunch anyway. He would not let me pay for it. We sat down and had sandwiches and ginger ale. It felt like I was at a friend's house having lunch. Just as we finished eating the tow truck pulled in. Frank Sr. and I followed the truck to the repair shop and then he took me home and helped me carry in the rugs. I have made new friends for life. They were so kind and wanted to make sure I got home safely with my rugs. Never in my life have I been treated with such respect by someone who did not know me very well. Thank you guys, you're the best. OH! By the way. The rugs were beautifully cleaned and look great. So please take your rugs there to get them cleaned. They also have a gallery of oriental rugs for sale. Check them out!!!!!
Description of Work: I took in five oriental rugs of various sizes for cleaning and repair on 5/31/2011. An estimate of 7-10 days was given to finish the job. I went to pick up the rugs on 6/15/2011.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$679

Jennifer B.
03/2011
5.0
oriental rug cleaning
  + -1 more
Frank is a super nice guy who knows the value of good customer service. I have already recommended him to many friends and will continue to do so.
Description of Work: Frank cleaned and reparied an oriental runner for me. He gave me a fair price for cleaning the rug and made the repair for no additional cost.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$62
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Contact information

347 Moore Rd, Ruckersville, VA 22968

ewaysrugs.com

Service hours

Monday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Licensing

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Insured
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Service Categories

Oriental Rug Cleaning,
Carpet Cleaning,
Carpet Sales and Installation

FAQ

Frank S Eways Fine Rugs & Gallery is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Frank S Eways Fine Rugs & Gallery accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, Frank S Eways Fine Rugs & Gallery does not offer free project estimates.
No, Frank S Eways Fine Rugs & Gallery does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Frank S Eways Fine Rugs & Gallery does not offer a senior discount.
No, Frank S Eways Fine Rugs & Gallery does not offer emergency services.
No, Frank S Eways Fine Rugs & Gallery does not offer warranties.
Frank S Eways Fine Rugs & Gallery offers the following services: Rug sales, cleaning, repair & appraisals.

Contact information

347 Moore Rd, Ruckersville, VA 22968

ewaysrugs.com

Service hours

Monday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM