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 East Melbourne

Steve did an excellent carpet repair job. He went to extra trouble to match the faded old carpet and fitted the carpet very well. Very friendly and easy to get along with. Highly recommended for carpet repairs.

Carpet Repairs

$120

Well mannered quiet worker. Did a fantastic job in no time. Thank you

Cut one room door, one cupboard door after new carpet...

$5

Great job 👍

Replace carpet

$2,500

Fantastic and knowledgeable. In and out leaving a fantastic job. I highly recommend him for any carpeting you need done.

Lay Carpet in 1 room

$150

Amazing work, Friendly service, highly recommend

Lift carpet, screw down sub-floor then re-stretch

$200

Steven did a great job fixing my squeaky floors upstairs. He worked hard laying my new carpet and his experience was appreciated. He did ask for more money than he quoted as there was more involved with the job than I had specified. Thanks Steven.

Squeaky floors upstairs and carpet laying

$3,550

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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 East Melbourne

Carpet installation

$10

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

24th Jan 2026

Need a quote for carpet installation for two bedrooms and hall way, around 36 square meters. Materials will be provided and the underlay has been laid.

Carpet installation

$400

Templestowe VIC, Australia

21st Jan 2026

Install pink/skin colour carpeting

Lay underlay and carpet small bedroom

$150

Balwyn VIC, Australia

21st Jan 2026

Carpet and underlay is supplied for a bedroom 3200 x 3170 mm - need labour and carpet gripper/smooth edge to lay underlay and carpet - existing timber floorboards substrate Room has been vacuumed and cleaned ready to install

Carpet patch repair (small mould stain) + replace damaged section

$200

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

20th Jan 2026

I’m looking for an experienced carpet repairer to help fix a small damaged area of carpet in my home. Job details: There is a small area with light mould marks and a stain on the carpet that needs patch repair. I need you to cut a matching piece of carpet from inside my wardrobe (closet) and use it to replace the damaged carpet area. Then, I also need the wardrobe carpet section to be repaired, by installing a similar colour and style carpet patch to cover the cut-out area. What you need to provide: Tools and materials needed to complete the carpet patch repair Glue/seam tape as required Matching carpet piece for the wardrobe area (similar colour and texture) Extra notes: The damaged area is small. Please make the repair look neat and seamless as much as possible. Experience with carpet patching / carpet repair is preferred. Please message me with your availability, estimated price, and any questions. Thanks!

Great job! Very professional, on time, and the carpet repair looks amazing. Highly recommended!

Loose threads Carpet repair

$150

Mont Albert VIC 3127, Australia

20th Jan 2026

There is loose carpet thread located specifically at the join where two sections of carpet meet, which needs to be fixed to avoid further damage

Carpet repair

$50

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

20th Jan 2026

Carpet needs repair. I have patches available for this

Small Carpet Repair

$200

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

19th Jan 2026

Small patch (around 35cm x 4cm) carpet needs replacing before moving. There is carpet from cupboards that can be used.

Remove carpet and replace with ceramic tiles

$500

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

16th Jan 2026

Remove part of carpet and replace it with same color and size ceramic tile as shown in the picture. Make sure the tiles are do not exceed the current height of the carpet as the door opens inwards.

Take out carpet, sand and polished floorboards. 2 bedrooms

$1,500

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

13th Jan 2026

I have 2 bedrooms, both have grey carpet. I found floorboards underneath. Need someone to pull up up the carpet, sand the floorboards and apply varnish to them, to make them look nice. Also will pay extra if you can take the carpet with you to the tip. Thanks

Carpet Replacement

$250

Doncaster VIC, Australia

12th Jan 2026

Hello, I need to replace the bedroom carpet. Prefer a similar colour. The area is 11.25 square metres. Please advise on options and pricing. Thanks

Remove stain from carpet

$150

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

12th Jan 2026

Remove stain from carpet

Replacing carpet with stick-on flooring

$350

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

11th Jan 2026

Need assistance with replacing some old carpet (about 30sqm) with stick-on flooring (those you can peel the back off and stick on). Job involves cleaning and removing furniture. Happy to receive quote based on cost per hour. I'll handle the disposing myself

Get rid of worms in the room in the carpet

$100

Mont Albert North VIC, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

We found worms in the carpet in the room and it stinks and we don’t know what kind of worms they are. But - 1. Please get rid of the worms. 2. Clean the area and neutralise the smell 3. Also check if any other rooms have it

He did a great job.

Carpet repair

$150

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

I need help fixing a small burn mark on my carpet caused by an iron. The dark spot is about the size of my finger, as shown in the photos. I’m looking for someone experienced with carpet repairs, patching or blending to make the area look as natural as possible. Please bring your own tools and materials. Flexible with timing and hoping to get it done soon. ** I dont have spare carpet

Great work!!

Install 5 lockable door knobs on 5 doors. 1 door rubbing carpet

$100

Box Hill South, Victoria

20th Nov 2025

I need 5 lockable door knobs (locked from both sides) to be installed on 5 doors. I can supply. Need install only. One of the door is rubbing the carpet. I need it to not rub.

Cool guy. Very easy to work with. Highly recommend.

Small 1m. X 1m new underlay and carpet relaid flooding

$200

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

Due to flooding under stairs had to life section of carpet. Need new underlay and put back down

Arrived promptly to replaced water damaged carpet. Finished job professionally. Would recommend highly

Lay Carpet on 16 stairs

$270

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

12th Oct 2025

Carpet the old timber staircase. If quality good, other carpet work also there

Nice to work with Johan, its very experienced carpet layer, good aye yo details and very polite. Thanks for your amazing work.

Stretching carpet

$300

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

12th Sep 2025

Need to stretch carpet to remove wave/loose carpet and some steps on the stairs

Did the job and was fine

Remove carpet and refloor

$10

Balwyn VIC, Australia

26th Aug 2025

Need to remove carpet and get the timber floor ready for 2 bedroom house.

Jonty knows his job very well. And clear on his communication

Carpet repair

$150

Box Hill North VIC 3129, Australia

29th Jul 2025

Its a burnt carpet. Need to fix. Can provide a carpet

A very good service. Highly recommended. Arrived on time and finished the task very efficiently.