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Recent Carpet Laying & Installation reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Matt has great customer service and is super friendly. We gave him a bit of a challenging task and he went above and beyond to make sure the job was completed to perfection. I would highly recommend and give Matty a call again for future jobs. Thanks again - very happy customer

Carpet 1 bedroom

$120

Fast and great job by Ryan. Thanks

Carpet Installation

$250

Great guy: was friendly and efficient. Can’t recommend highly enough.

Carpet runner trimming

$200

Matty did a fabulous job laying the carpet in my bedroom.. He was very professional and cleaned up and took away all old carpet etc. Thanks Matty for doing a great job

Carpet laying

$150

I needed some sections of floorboards replaced urgently, and Luke came at very short notice. He arrived exactly when he said he would, and quickly assessed the work to be done and completed it expertly. He’s polite, efficient, a tidy worker, and seems to take everything in his stride. I’ve already booked my next job with Luke, and would definitely recommend him to others.

Urgent replacement of small sections floorboards under carpet

$200

Prompt, professional and quality finish. Thanks Ryan.

Carpet tidy at entrance of 3 bedrooms

$120

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What do carpet laying and installation services include?

Adding in a carpet to your home can be that final touch when designing your interiors. However, installing a carpet is no easy chore. The best carpet installers near you can measure, cut, and lay your carpet correctly. No need to go through all the hassle of doing it yourself! Here’s what you can expect when booking carpet installations near you: 

Preparing for carpet installation

Before getting your new carpet installed, there are a lot of preparations that need to be done by local carpet installers. First, the floor space is measured. This makes sure that you’ll only purchase the right amount of carpet and that it is cut accurately.

Some Taskers may even offer same-day carpet installation near you. Before rolling out the carpet, they make sure that there are no loose nails and wooden boards. Some installers also help move aside furniture you had assembled to keep everything clear and ready for carpet laying.

Glue-down carpet installation

The glue-down method is the most common method among installers. Here, the carpet is glued directly to the floor. This is ideal for floors that cover larger areas. That is why it is used for commercial carpet installation. It provides solid support, especially for buildings that wish to have carpeted ramps. It is certain to not budge, even with things rolling over the surface daily. 

The best carpet installers make sure that your floors are smooth. This ensures fewer mistakes during carpet laying. When not done correctly, the areas not glued down properly wear quickly. That’s why it’s best to leave it to an experienced Tasker. Once rolled out and secured, you can always have your carpets cleaned and stains removed to ensure a fresh, brand new look.

Stretch-in carpet installation

Most homeowners may opt for a stretch-in carpet. Here, strips of wood containing nails are nailed around the edges of the room. Padding is installed in the middle of the room for the carpet to lay over it. The carpet is then attached to the pins on the strips of wood. From there, your carpet installer will stretch it across the room. A plus to this method is the extra padding underneath the carpet. It provides added comfort and extends the lifespan of the carpet itself. 

Adding a carpet underlay

An added service that is offered by many independent carpet installers near you is carpet underlay. This is a thin cushion put under your carpet. It is made of materials like sponge rubber and foam. A carpet underlay provides extra comfort to your flooring. It also provides your room with acoustic and thermal installation. Be sure to ask your carpet installer for the best underlay for your carpet and its installation method. 

If you're keen to know exactly how much it costs to fit a carpet, check out our easy-to-refer carpet fitting price guide for your convenience.

Recent Carpet Laying & Installation tasks in Inner South Melbourne

Flea treatment in an apartment (no carpets)

$80

Kooyong VIC, Australia

4th Jun 2026

We need a flea treatment done for our end of lease even though there’s no carpets in our apartment, our dog has never had fleas and she doesn’t shed. Looking for a cheap option to satisfy the landlord. Thanks!

Fix patch in carpet

$100

Mentone VIC, Australia

4th Jun 2026

Fix patch in carpet — whatever close match is —- cant replace all

Carpet repair

$150

Mentone VIC, Australia

3rd Jun 2026

Small patch in two separate locations needs repair. I have spare pieces of carpet

Re lay carpet in landing

$150

Caulfield North VIC, Australia

2nd Jun 2026

I have a space of around 2.5 x2.5m in a hall landing . The carpet was removed and now needs to be relayed. The smooth ledge was removed ( which I have and could be resided) . Simply need to re attached the smooth edge and stretch and lay carpet . Small job . Carpet is cut already to size . Floor is concrete

Great work for a small job - friendly and would recommend

Need carpet supplied and laid for 2 bedrooms

$600

Hampton East, Victoria

31st May 2026

Need some durable yet inexpensive carpet supplied and laid for 2 bedrooms in a rental apt. Master bedroom is approx 4x5m and 2nd room is 3x4m. Open to off cuts whatever can be done to minimise cost. Even reuse underlay. Old carpet will have to also be removed and dumped

Quote needed for carpet replacement

$30

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

30th May 2026

Need someone to write me a quote for a full carpet replacement due to a heavy stain that won’t come out. Patch will not work Can be done online or in person Cost is for a quote (statement )

Amazing work and efficient

Replace carpet on stairs, location Edithvale, Melbourne.

$500

Edithvale VIC, Australia

28th May 2026

I need to replace carpet on 18 stairs with wood. Location Edithvale.

Carpet installed and underlay replaced

$700

Carnegie VIC, Australia

26th May 2026

Need carpet supplied and installed in small bedroom after previous water damage remediation. Underlay and carpet need replacing and carpet must be matched as closely as possible to adjoining room. Potential minor paint/skirting touch-ups also required. Looking for clean professional finish suitable for sale/rental. Budget excludes carpet/material costs

Very happy with johans work! Was very quick and detailed , and went above and beyond to make the room look good

Fix the burnt patch of carpet in my room

$60

Murrumbeena VIC, Australia

24th May 2026

Accidentally burnt a patch of carpet in my room with an iron box. There’s no extra carpet in my house and I need this asap because my lease ends soon

Nilesh was so efficient and super friendly!

Need supply and install of carpet

$10

Mentone VIC, Australia

24th May 2026

Need supply and installation of approx 112sqm of carpet

Install New Carpet

$6,000

Carnegie VIC 3163, Australia

23rd May 2026

Remove All Old Carpet and Install All New Underlay and Carpet. DOWN STAIRS STUDY 3.6x2.75=10m2 MASTER BEDROOM 5.67x3.7=21m2 UPSTAIRS FAMILY ROOM 7.8x5.9=46m2 BEDROOM 1 4.43x3=13.3m2 BEDROOM 2 3.13x3=9.4m2 BEDROOM 2 3.13x3=9.4m2 CORRIDOR = 2.5m2 STAIRS NORMAL STAIRS WITH LANDING AT MIDPOINT = ???m2 TOTAL CARPET AREA = 112m2 + STAIRS

Repair Carpet after Puppy Attack

$100

Highett VIC, Australia

12th May 2026

I have a Puppy who thought it would be fun to dig into the carpet near my bathroom door. She has torn away the corner as per the picture and pulled up the carpet from the edging on either side (about 20cms). I have spare carpet.. looking for someone to patch this corner and traffic the carpet so that her ferocious little teeth and paws cannot lift it again!

Lepani is a super star. He I such a lovely polite person, a delight to have in my home. He was really thoughtful and when encountered and unexpected issue explained the issue and resolved it. I was really happy with the job that was done, highly recommend Lepani.

Lay carpet tiles for 6x6m room and a 4x3m room.

$500

Bentleigh East VIC, Australia

6th May 2026

Need to get carpet tiles from a factory 500m away and bring them, then lay them in 2 rooms. One room 6x6 and other is 4x3

Rod was great on our job

Repair small carpet burn marks

$50

Ormond VIC 3204, Australia

27th Mar 2026

Small carpet burn mark need to repair

On time done and great work.

Door Removal, Planing & Reattachment for Carpet Installation

$10

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

24th Mar 2026

We're having new carpets installed and need someone to remove, plane, and reattach 20 internal and external doors across 3 visits. The doors currently rub against the existing carpet, so they'll need to be planed before reattachment to ensure they clear the new carpet. Schedule: 1. Wed 8 Apr – Remove all 20 doors and plane as needed so they won't rub against the new carpet. 2. Thu 9 Apr (afternoon) – Reattach approx half of the doors (priority being 4 (2 x double) external doors). Plane if needed once fitted against the new carpet. 3. Sat 11 Apr or later (date flexible) – Reattach the remaining doors. Plane if needed once fitted against the new carpet. The external doors are the priority for quick reattachment for security and weather protection, which is why they're scheduled for the day after carpet installation. Please quote for all 3 visits. Photos attached

Donato was great to work with. Highly recommend

Need some underlay and carpet installed.

$130

Caulfield North, Victoria

19th Mar 2026

Have a corridor of carpet to replace. Have all the carpet and underlay to replace old stuff. Old stuff has been removed Has concrete base 268cm long x 90cm wide 360cm long x 90cm 160cm x 90cm wide Some overlap in areas but thats the rough dimensions.

Came and did great job. Thank you!

Remove carpet tack strips

$200

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

13th Feb 2026

Rip up approx 90 liners metres of carpet tack strips from GF apartment 4 rooms. Hallway and entry, mostly double strips. Strips nailed to floor. Floor will be covered with new floor so can be marked etc Disposal by the owner. Rip up strips only

Highly recommended Rod He was punctual and did the task requested really well and went the extra mile. A nice person and easy to deal with Thanks Rod

Level floor to subfloor height ready for carpet install

$300

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

19th Jan 2026

Need to level this concrete to be same height as subfloor ready for carpet patching. It used to be where a fireplace was that’s now been removed.

On time and completed work way faster than anticipated. Very happy with the result of levelling and then filling in with scrap carpet. Can’t even tell where the gap was!

Carpet repair / patch job – replace damaged section

$180

Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia

19th Jan 2026

Looking for an experienced carpet layer / repairer to patch and repair a damaged section of carpet in a residential property. Details • Damaged / stained section approx 600 x 800 mm • Section of carpet has been cut and removed • Original carpet piece is available to use as a patch • Needs to be neatly rejoined and blended so it looks as seamless as possible • Standard low-pile woven carpet (see photos) • Job is indoors, clear access • No furniture removal required Ideally looking for someone with proper carpet joining tools and experience with invisible seams.

Excellent work, great bloke!

Carpet stretching

$150

Highett VIC, Australia

4th Jan 2026

Need carpet in one bedroom stretched, there’s a patch that’s become a bit loose, see pic. Reposting as ad expired.

Very happy. Pleasant to deal with.