Professional carpet installer using specialised tools to stretch and secure a beige carpet in place, representing expert carpet laying services near you.
Professional carpet installer using specialised tools to stretch and secure a beige carpet in place, representing expert carpet laying services near you.

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Recent Carpet Laying & Installation reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Repaired our carpet, joining pieces together, great work, Thankyou

Repair carpet in bedroom

$150

Nice guy, cares about his work. Would definitely use him again!

Removal of carpet and lift trim

$280

Kayne was on time very professional and he’s done a very clean and a neat job.

Help in fixing carpet on two sides of wall.

$100

Very knowledgeable at laying carpets, came with complete tools, worked efficiently, did an excellent job, professional and friendly. Will definitely recommend Steve to anyone needing their carpet installed.

Lay carpet in Belgrave

$250

Nice bloke, on time and knows what he’s doing. Has gone over and above. 100% recommend Michael

Lay carpet at house in Wantirna

$600

David is very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.

Carpeted squeaky floor repair

$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 Outer East Melbourne

Squeaky floorboards under carpet

$60

Croydon Hills VIC, Australia

25th Jul 2025

We have 3 areas under carpet with squeaky floorboards. Carpet can't be lifted

Carpet restretch in one room along one wall

$120

Olinda VIC 3788, Australia

25th Jul 2025

Restretch carpet along one wall

Carpet repair

$200

Croydon South VIC, Australia

21st Jul 2025

Carpet and door threshold restore from pet damage. Carpet tear roughly 47 x 13 cm Door threshold 135 cm long

Carpet installation

$300

Ringwood East VIC 3135, Australia

20th Jul 2025

I'm a DIY enthusiast who's installed carpet in a two bedroom unit but I'm stuck on the final, crucial steps. I need a professional to expertly seam the carpet connections and ensure it's properly stretched for a perfect finish. Looking for someone with the right tools and expertise to help me complete the job! Fees negotiable on site for extra hassle not identified in the photos.

Very nice person great to deal with. The job is finished professionally!

Carpet installation

$150

Donvale VIC 3111, Australia

20th Jul 2025

Have carpet and underlay . Just need it laid .2610 mm x 3560 mm

Remove old carpet, supply and install hybrid flooring

$1,000

Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

15th Jul 2025

Note: Sorry, I am reposting to get more competitive quotes, budget listed is not indicative of my budget. Hi, I’m looking to get a quote and advice for replacing the flooring for two storey townhouse. Details: - Need inspection (at a later date) to confirm measurement and suitability of subfloor (i.e. if surface prep/levelling is required) - Advice on best hybrid flooring options (or laminate if recommended) - Removal and disposal of all carpet - Supply and install of hybrid/laminate flooring - Removal and reuse of existing skirting boards - Installation on stairs - 17 steps if counted correctly (please advise of different design options and pricing) - Don’t need to replace tiles in kitchen and bathrooms - I would estimate total 85 m2 to be replaced, can be confirmed at closer date to install. See below floorplan. I would just like a rough cost for now, final price can be confirmed after inspection.

Carpets to be installed

$120

Ferntree Gully, Victoria

6th Jul 2025

I just need the cost for labour - l have new carpets already sitting on the floor in 3 bedrooms - l just need to have the carpets properly trimmed and stretched to install only . thanks Mike Room sizes are - 1 room - 3700mm x 3600mm 1 room - 2700mm x 3300mm 1 room - 2850mm x 3600mm

Install carpet

$1,000

Forest Hill VIC, Australia

26th Jun 2025

3 rooms ... 3.7 m X 3 m 3.6 m X 2.6m 4 m X 2.5 m

Pull up old carpet relay 200 m2 of new underlay and new carpet.

$1,000

Yarra Glen VIC, Australia

12th Jun 2025

moving into a new place, remove old carpet, discard it, the lay new carpet 200m2 . Only answer to the job if you are a experienced carpet layer

Carpet installation

$10

Boronia VIC, Australia

12th Jun 2025

Please send through quotes. Looking for someone to install carpet in a living room and 3 bedrooms. 110m2 in total. All material will be supplied. Also have 40m2 of floating floorboards to install.

Remove the carpet from 4 bedrooms and hallway, polish the woodflooring

$700

Upwey VIC 3158, Australia

11th Jun 2025

I recently got mould removed which was on the carpet and so the company had to cut it out. I am wanting to rid the 4 bedrooms of the carpet and paint/polish the wooden flooring underneath.

Pet damaged carpet repair

$100

Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia

1st Jun 2025

looking for someone to repair a small section of slightly pet damaged carpet.

very knowledgeable and punctual.

Install a carpet edge trim

$100

3153澳大利亚維多利亞省貝斯沃特

1st Jun 2025

Help install a carpet edge trim between carpet and tile floor. The edge between the carpet and tiles is fraying and needs to be trimmed or covered with a carpet-to-tile transition strip (approx. 0.6 meter). Location: Preferred time: This week, flexible Quick job, should take less than 30–45 mins. Let me know your quote. Thank you!

Really helps a lot!

Second hand carpet laid

$1,000

Boronia VIC, Australia

27th May 2025

Secondhand carpet and underlay to be laid in a unit about 35 sqm

We have second hand carpet to be laid in a small unit in Boronia

$1,000

Boronia VIC, Australia

27th May 2025

We have second hand carpet and underlay to be laid in a unit. About 25sq m

Carpet Installation

$600

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

20th May 2025

Need to install carpet in small bedroom Approx dimensions: 3640 x 3100 m Beige colour / light brown Need it done ASAP, by end of week if feasible!

Carpet changed

$150

Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia

15th May 2025

We have paint split over the carpet in staircase. So 4 staris carpet needs to be changed and matched with previous carpet.

Re-lay carpet

$400

Kilsyth VIC 3137, Australia

11th May 2025

Carpet has been pulled back in a couple of rooms to allow access to the floor for termite treatment. Carpet needs to be re-installed to original position. May need some new underlay in places.

Lay around 225msq of carpet squares

$1,500

Bayswater VIC, Australia

6th May 2025

I need about 225msq of carpet squares, they will need to be glued down. We have the carpet square, but you will need to supply the glue. Happy for you to have a look at the job prior to quoting.

Carpet laying

$150

Donvale VIC, Australia

30th Mar 2025

I need the edge of a carpet cut, stretched and fixed down to butt into floor tile angle. Approx 6m long. Experienced carpet layers only.

Excellent work.