In a flooring discussion, pad usually means the cushion beneath carpet. In cleaning, it can also mean a tool or material used against a surface.
What this means at your property
A wet carpet face can conceal moisture in its cushion and the floor below. Conversely, a machine pad is selected for the surface and task. A work order should identify which meaning applies rather than use the word alone.
What should a carpet proposal address?
Ask whether the cushion and underlying floor were assessed separately, which materials will remain and how reinstalling the carpet will be handled. Record the source of the water and material condition as part of that decision.