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Recent Carpet Laying & Installation reviews in Melbourne

Carlo is punctual, efficient, and straighforward. His 5 star rating really reflects his work.

Water leak assessment and mouldy carpet removal

$100

Fantastic service. Great guy to deal with... Thanks heaps for everything

Carpet layer

$5

Great communication, excellent service and finish.

Carpet Layer

$200

Nathan was fantastic. On time, professional and an excellent craftsman with all things carpet. He also very friendly. Highly recommend. Thanks Nathan

Stretch a ripple out of carpet

$300

Ryan did great job with the carpet

Carpet patch fix

$70

Job well done thanks Nathan

Woll Carpet repair

$150

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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 Melbourne

Remove carpet and install floorboards around 60 sqm

$10

Melbourne VIC, Australia

5th Jun 2026

Remove carpet and install floorboard

Remove and dispose carpet, supply and install engineered timber 30m²

$1,500

Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd Jun 2026

​Hi, ​I need an experienced professional to remove existing carpet and supply/install Engineered Timber Floorboards for 2 rooms and 4 wardrobes (30 sqm total). ​Scope of Work: ​Carpet Removal: Lift and dispose of existing carpet and underlay. ​Supply and Install: Engineered timber boards, acoustic underlay, and matching scotia. ​Trims: Supply and install metal trims in front of 4 wardrobes and at all doorway transitions. ​Notes: ​Kindly share photos of your previous engineered timber work.

Carpet Repair

$200

Southbank VIC, Australia

3rd Jun 2026

We have extra 1.5m by 1m carpet for patching! Carpet Repair/ Patching in Apartment Bedroom Task Description: Looking for an experienced carpet repair specialist to repair and restretch damaged carpet in my apartment bedroom in Melbourne. The carpet has: Exposed threads Indentations and lifted lines Areas where the weave has separated slightly General wear from furniture movement Photos attached for reference. Ideally looking for someone who can: Repair the visible pulls professionally Restretch or blend the affected areas Make the carpet look as close to original as possible Advise whether patching is needed (We have extra 1.5m by 1m carpet for patching!) Details: Apartment bedroom Light beige loop-style carpet Flexible with timing Please bring your own tools/equipment Preference for someone with proven carpet repair experience When responding, please include: Previous similar work/photos if available Estimated approach to repair Availability Quote including all fees Looking for a clean, professional finish rather than a temporary cosmetic fix.

Replace my carpet by floor boards

$10

Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd Jun 2026

Hi, I recently moved to Melbourne and I’m looking for someone experienced with flooring installations to help me with a bedroom flooring project. Tasks include: * Accompany me to a flooring warehouse to choose suitable engineered oak flooring and acoustic underlay. * Remove existing carpet and underlay from bedrooms. * Remove and dispose of carpet, underlay and other waste materials. * Help prepare the floor surface. * Install floating engineered timber flooring with acoustic underlay. * Assist with finishing trims if required. The apartment is located at 35 Albert Road, Melbourne. I will purchase all flooring materials separately. Please let me know: * Your experience with flooring installations. * Whether you have the required tools. * Whether you can assist with disposal of carpet and debris. * An estimated timeframe for completion. Thank you.

Carpet laying

$300

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

2nd Jun 2026

Lay carpet in an apartment room about 10 sqm on top of a concrete floor. Has everything ready, the underlay, carpet etc. Need to finish off the edge in someway, as it seats on top of the concrete floor.

Small carpet patch repair. 15cms by 15cms

$200

Richmond VIC, Australia

1st Jun 2026

15cm by 15 cm carpet patch repair needed. No original carpet so will need a small piece of carpet provided with a best as possible match. First photo is with sunlight on the carpet and second is as it looks with room lights. Colour is most similar to the darker photo - a dark grey/navy blue. Thanks.

Great carpet repair!

Carpet laying

$200

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

1st Jun 2026

1* 10 sqm city bedroom needs to be done, I have all the materials including nail glue, grabber, underlays. And 1* small bedroom s carpet side needs to be finished also.

Carpet layout

$400

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

1st Jun 2026

I am looking for a carpet to be laid for a one bedroom place. Only loving dining 3.4x5.4 and bedroom 3.1 x 3.6. Anyone with spare piece available can do this work.

Need carpet installer to fix my carpet

$10

Pascoe Vale South VIC, Australia

19th May 2026

I’m looking for a quote, someone who can help me fix my carpet, dogs ripped it off. 1mx2m. I bought the carpet for the installation Please let me know if you need more info. Based in Pascoe Vale 3044

Mak is such a nice guy, got job done very quickly and for a very good price.

Carpet laying in a small 2 bedroom apartment

$500

Essendon VIC, Australia

17th May 2026

Looking for an experienced carpet layer to lay some carpet at a small 2 bedroom apartment in Essendon. Existing smooth edge is in place, underlay and carpet on site. Happy to help where I can. I’m a carpet layer but just can’t get this done in the next couple of days as I’m fully booked. Room 1: 3.8m x 2.8m Bedroom 2 3.4m x 4m Hallway L shape 8.1 x 1.8 Living room 3.3m x 5m Need to have experience and good reviews. Need the joins to be seamless and carpet properly stretched in place.

Steven is a magician!!!! He turned a crappy situation into an awesome result. I unfortunately wasn’t thorough with my instructions and details. He called me quite frustrated but was willing to remedy the situation. Really really appreciate going above and beyond mate. Highly recommend, and would use again in an instant!!!

NEED URGENT BED BUG TREATMENT FOR A 4 Bedroom unit- Carpet floor

$300

Prahran VIC, Australia

12th May 2026

4 bedroom furnished unit We spotted 2 bedbugs in one of the rooms on the mattress. To be safe, we want the full unit treated. The unit has carpet floor throughout

Will recommend to others Great service

Carpet Layer required.

$100

Essendon VIC, Australia

27th Apr 2026

I need a professional carpet layer to restretch the carpet in this bedroom in Essendon. We rolled it back to do some floor repairs.

Nathan didn't show up when stated but got the job done & was a good result.

Stretch a ripple out of carpet

$300

South Yarra VIC, Australia

22nd Apr 2026

The carpet in dining room has a ripple that has became a trip hazard. It needs to be pulled up and relayed; possibly on more than one side. I have no idea on cost so please quote

Nathan was fantastic. On time, professional and an excellent craftsman with all things carpet. He also very friendly. Highly recommend. Thanks Nathan

Looking for someone to lay carpet in a small room. 2200x2400.

$100

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

21st Apr 2026

Looking for someone to lay a small piece of carpet in a room in our house. 2200x2400 Carpet and under lay all ready just need someone with tools to stretch it into place

Daniel was great! Very efficient and a clean job.

Carpet on Staircase to Fix

$80

Port Melbourne, Victoria

13th Apr 2026

I need help to repair the carpet on one of our stairs in my house. I have spare carpet to replace the current carpet.

Daniel was amazing. Very professional, punctual and very knowledgeable.

Apartment Damaged Carpet Patching/ Repair

$80

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

8th Apr 2026

I am looking for a carpet repair specialist to fix a circular area of burn damage in a bedroom. The carpet is a grey loop-pile. I am looking for a high-quality, seamless finish that will be invisible to the eye and resistant to vacuum/ steam cleaning. ​What I’m looking for: I would like an expert to suggest the best method for this specific type of carpet. Please let me know in your offer: ​Your Recommended Approach: (e.g., donor grafting from a wardrobe, re-tufting, or using a matching remnant). Do you have potentially matching remnants? Or know where to source? ​Experience: Do you have experience specifically with loop-pile carpet? (It’s important the "rows" line up perfectly). ​Tools: Do you use professional heat-seaming equipment or specialized carpet adhesives? ​Location & Access: ​Located in an apartment Ferrsrs Street, South Melbourne. ​ ​Photos: Please see the attached photo for the current state of the damage and measurements of the damaged area as well. Thank you!!

Nilesh did an amazing job! He repaired my apartment carpet with a spare piece I had and it's practically invisible now. His attention to detail, finesse and efficiency was impeccable. Highly recommend.

Carpet layer needed.

$1,200

Albert Park, Victoria

1st Apr 2026

I have 2 first floor rooms that need carpet laid. I have the carpet and some underlay but may need more underlay. The carpet is a thick loop pile - some must be joined carefully. See images and layout attached. Furniture will be removed from rooms prior to installation.

I have never seen a trade work so hard to do the perfect job. And this was a challenging one. But Johan not one complaint and just powered on for 10 hours straight to get the job done. If anyone has a carpet installation requirement this is your man.

Carpet Install

$500

St Kilda, Victoria

31st Mar 2026

I’m looking for someone experienced to install a small section of carpet (~3m²) in an apartment (St Kilda). Scope: • Pick up or meet to collect carpet (I have some leftover from when we installed it originally, hoping to use this rather then buy new ) • Supply and install underlay (need to buy) • Cut carpet to size (approx. 3.2m width strip) • Install neatly with a professional finish • Include carpet edging / transition strip where required (one exposed edge) Details: • Area: Small section only (not full room) • Easy access via lift • Flexible timing (ideally done within the next few days) Requirements: • Experience with carpet laying • Own tools • Able to advise on best edging/finish Please include: • Total quote • Availability

Great work, easy communication, very efficient. Thanks Ryan

Carpet layer

$500

Thornbury VIC, Australia

27th Mar 2026

My washing machine leaked onto the carpet and I'm currently drying it out but I think the underlay needs to be replaced. Im looking for someone to come and take up the carpet and roll it back and remove the underlay so that the slab can dry out. Them returning a few days later to fit new underlay and refit existing carpet. Damaged area approx 2m x 3m Ive no idea what an appropriate fee is for this.

Thanks for helping me out of a bind so quickly and efficiently

Place and adjust carpet on the floor

$250

Kensington VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2026

I need a carpet professional who can help me install a piece of carpet in a 6m² room and adjust the corners of already installed sections in three other 7m² rooms. Gripper and underlayment are already installed.

Dean surprised me with a very good and decent job, completing it in less time than expected. I recommend him!