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Recent Carpet Laying & Installation reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Great job, very professional!

Carpet for my daughter’s bedroom

$300

Great work done by Leigh.

Carpet Fixer

$140

Great Job! Thanks!!

Carpet Repair

$100

Matty was very accommodating. Picked up the carpet to be delivered and removed the old carpet. Work was excellent and on time. I would highly recommend Matty to anyone looking to have carpet laid

Lay carpet

$300

Super efficient job

Carpet layer

$70

Great work thanks Steve. Will definitely recommend to others.

I need carpet laying & installation

$125

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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

Carpet stretching

$75

Caulfield South VIC, Australia

22nd Jul 2024

The carpet in one bedroom room approx 3x 4 needs stretching to remove creases

Carpet Laying Correction

$100

Brighton VIC, Australia

20th Jul 2024

After a spillage, I had to pull the carpet and underlay pack in order to dry out the floorboards. When I tried to put the carpet back again, it doesn’t sit nicely at the edge of the doorframe like it did before. I need someone with the correct tools to nail down the underlay and pull / smooth the carpet so it sits properly again.

Carpet installer

$875

Brighton VIC, Australia

19th Jul 2024

Install of carpet required asap 25lm Paying $35 per metre

Cut down timber door with aluminium edge to fit new carpet

$150

Chelsea Heights VIC, Australia

16th Jul 2024

Cut down timber door and aluminium side strips to fit carpet then reattach door to hinges

Excellent work, punctual, efficient and completed as asked. Would definitely use again 👌

Replacing carpet in bedrooms

$100

Carrum VIC, Australia

15th Jul 2024

I need to replace carpet in 2 bedrooms, as in image attached.

Carpet tightening

$250

Elsternwick VIC, Australia

12th Jul 2024

Hi seeking an experienced carpet layer to tighten some carpet in the common areas of an apartment block. The carpet is sound without damage just some areas where the carpet is a little loose only. The areas include - ground to first floor stairs ( around 6 small areas of about 1 foot to be tightened ) - first and second floor landing ( say 10 areas of around 1 foot toon each floor to be tightened - please include your experience doing the same sort of task and when you Are available - thank you

Lay carpet in a 3m x 4m bedroom.

$150

Ormond VIC, Australia

12th Jul 2024

Need to lay, stretch and cut carpet. All materials provided including carpet, underlay and straight edge. Room size is 4m x 3m bedroom. I will install the straight edge and underlay. Room will be cleared Saturday 13/7 and Straight edge and underlay put down by midday. Just need your carpet laying, cutting and stretching expertise and time.

Carpet Installation/Lay

$2,000

Ormond VIC, Australia

11th Jul 2024

Looking for someone to install carpet. I have the underlay, trim and carpet but just require someone to lay/install it. A total of 91sqm to be installed in: Bed 1 4x5m(lay on top of baltic pine floorboards) Lounge 5x5m (as above) Bed 2 4x5m (as above) Bed 3 4x5m (new sub floor) Walk in robe 2x3m (lay on top of baltic pine floorboards) Studio 6x2.5m (previously carpet, pulled out and floorboards underneath) In the next couple of weeks i would be looking to confirm installation. I have a total of 27 linear meters (98.28 sqm)

Carpet install

$5

Moorabbin VIC, Australia

10th Jul 2024

Looking for quotes to install carpet in 3 rooms. Already removed the old carpet, will remove all furniture myself. Will supply carpet and underlay, just need someone to install. Room sizes are: 3.0x3.4 3.5x2.8 3.5x3.8 (only room still with a BIR) Let me know if you need any other info to be able to quote

Replace 1 bedroom apartment carpet (living room and bedroom)

$900

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

8th Jul 2024

I have two rooms of similar size that need new carpet. I'm looking for someone who can supply and install cheap, usable carpet this week. Color and quality are not a priority, just need it done quickly and affordably. The rooms are pretty much square, making for a straightforward job. Details: - Location: Celeste Court, St Kilda East - Rooms:Two square rooms - Priority:Completion this week - Requirements: Supply and install cheap carpet If you can help, please get in touch ASAP with your availability and a quote.

Great work thanks for your help

Carpet stretching

$150

Malvern East VIC, Australia

25th Jun 2024

Relatively small areas in house. Carpet: Redbrook Ecology.

Excellent work in carpet stretching.

Install carpet

$500

Patterson Lakes VIC 3197, Australia

20th Jun 2024

Install approx 7.2 x4.5 metres carpet in living room

Carpet installer

$500

Patterson Lakes VIC, Australia

20th Jun 2024

Cost to install approx 8 metres of carpet in the living room only

Carpet repair - stretching

$50

Caulfield North VIC, Australia

21st May 2024

We have a small room that needs the carpet to be re- stretched . May also need underlay

Jim was great and highly recommend

Small Carpet Patch Repair

$150

Malvern East VIC, Australia

20th May 2024

Repair small carpet area. (500mm x 300mm approx). Carpet on site but will need some underlay. Can be done either today or tomorrow.

Prompt and great service! Thanks Anthony 👍👍

Carpet cleaner

$50

Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

20th Apr 2024

Carpet stains from water damage from planters

Thank you Mustafa for your expertise and incredible job and punctuality .. awesome 👌

Carpet steam clean

$165

Carnegie VIC, Australia

3rd Apr 2024

3 bedrooms and a small connecting area. Photos are wide angle so looks a bit larger than actual.

Very friendly punctual and throrough. Would definitely recommend...

Carpet stretching

$100

Elsternwick VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2024

Stretch carpet to get rid of bumps between 2 bedroom doorways, along rumpus and hallway. Is a join at one of the bedroom doorways.

Ryan was on time and completed the task as required in an efficient manner and with good communication. Recommend and would use again.

Carpet stretching

$100

Ormond VIC, Australia

1st Feb 2024

Stretch carpet 2 bedrooms - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 2 February 2024

Nathan was efficient, quick and did a great job of carpet stretching

Stitch new piece of carpet in

$130

Elsternwick VIC, Australia

29th Jan 2024

Join a new price of carpet in where wardrobe has been removed. We have the carpet and know it can be stiched from another spot in the house. - Due date: Flexible

Expert. Great communicator. Highly recommend