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 South East Melbourne

Professional and prompt service, great results. Thanks Kayne.

Carpet stretching- smallish job

$100

Job was done on time and professionally.

Dynabolt a gun safe on Carpet floor.

$100

Ryan did a good job. He is so professional and completed the task as agreed.

Remove rolled on carpets and install new carpet tiles.

$1,200

Excellent work ! Quite professional couldn’t ask for more!

Carpet patch needs to be fixed

$100

Amazing work!!

Carpet repair

$110

Matty did a fantastic job and was very thorough. Would definitely use him again in the future and highly recommend. Kate

Carpet Stretched

$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 South East Melbourne

Carpet repair at doorway + tile to carpet strip

$100

Noble Park VIC, Australia

17th Jan 2026

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Replace carpet transition strip to cover worn edge

$10

Clyde North VIC, Australia

17th Jan 2026

Looking for a handyman to replace a carpet-to-floor transition strip at a doorway in a rental property. The new strip needs to be wide enough to neatly cover the existing worn/frayed carpet edge. The job includes: - Removing the existing metal transition strip - Lightly tidying loose carpet fibres only (no carpet cutting or stretching) - Installing a like-for-like aluminium transition strip that fully covers the edge No glue to be used. No carpet replacement required. Easy access. Please quote labour only (I can supply the transition strip if preferred).

Anyone able to fix burnt carpet in two room asap

$500

Narre Warren VIC 3805, Australia

16th Jan 2026

I have two rooms with burnt carpet that needs to be fixed asap .

Carpet layed

$250

Oakleigh South, Victoria

15th Jan 2026

Small store room to be layed with carpet Roughly 3m long/1.2 wide

Wall to Wall carpeting

$200

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

14th Jan 2026

Removal of current carpet along with replacement by new carpet for one bedroom

Carpet restretched in 1 bedroom

$150

Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

13th Jan 2026

Carpet in bedroom is wavy in 2 places - just needs to be restretched. Should be a quick and easy job.

Install laminate flooring & remove carpet (small area)

$500

Clayton South VIC, Australia

12th Jan 2026

Looking for an experienced flooring professional to replace carpet with laminate flooring. Job includes: • Site inspection and advice on laminate thickness/type • Help selecting materials if needed • Remove and dispose of existing carpet • Prepare subfloor • Install laminate flooring properly Area: Approx. 3.5 × 3 m bedroom + small walk-in wardrobe Please include: • Your quote • Availability • Estimated time to complete

Shower Leak Diagnosis & Repair (Leaking into Wardrobe Carpet)

$10

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

11th Jan 2026

Hi there, I am looking for an experienced Waterproofer or Plumber to diagnose and fix a shower leak in my ensuite. The Issue: • I noticed water staining on the carpet in my Walk-in Robe, which shares a wall with the shower. • The wall and skirting boards feel dry to the touch, but the floor is wet. • I have lifted the carpet and found: 1. The carpet tack strip (gripper) is rotten, black, and moldy. 2. The nails are rusted. 3. The underlay is a bit wet and moldy. (Please see attached photos) My suspicion: It is likely a failure in the shower waterproofing membrane, grout, or silicone at the base level, causing water to wick under the wall into the carpet area. The Task: 1. Inspect: Carry out a proper leak detection (moisture test/pressure test) to confirm the source. 2. Quote: Provide a quote for the necessary repair (whether it is a "regrout & seal" job or requires more extensive waterproofing repairs). 3. Repair: Fix the leak source to stop further damage.

Carpet Burn Repair/Patch Replacement – 1 sq ft (Glen Waverley)

$150

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

10th Jan 2026

Hi, I’m moving out of a shared townhouse and need a small carpet repair completed to help me get my bond back. Job details: Around 1 sq foot of carpet is burnt and damaged. The damaged section needs to be cut out and replaced. Unfortunately, there is no spare carpet available in the property. You will need to source a closely matching carpet and professionally install it. The repair must look neat and be suitable for a final inspection Property details: Location: Kirstina Road, Glen Waverley Townhouse (easy access) I’m looking for someone with experience in carpet repairs, not a temporary fix. Bedroom carpet

Carpet removal

$1,000

Cranbourne North VIC, Australia

10th Jan 2026

I carpet on stairs needs to removed and want someone to put floor board at same time in a small townhouse. There are roughly 15 stairs

Need to get carpet reinstalled

$50

Officer South VIC 3809, Australia

10th Jan 2026

We had to unclip our carpet to let the underlay dry from a pipe burst. Is it now dry and we just need someone to reinstall the carpet and clip it back in

Carpet patch replacement

$100

Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

6th Jan 2026

Two patch replacement using carpet from the bedroom wardrobe

Good service, punctual on time

Small carpet repair near skirting boards

$120

Clayton VIC, Australia

6th Jan 2026

Small carpet repair needed near skirting boards(3 different spots). Frayed/pulled fibres at edges and corners only (see photos). No full replacement. Needs to be tidy and presentable for end-of-lease/bond return. Apartment in Clayton VIC. Flexible timing, own tools required.

Excellent and quick work.

Fix carpet burnt

$200

Cranbourne East VIC, Australia

6th Jan 2026

Carpet was burnt by food warmer oil dropped on it

Need carpet pulled and tightened

$100

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Need someone to pull, tighten and refix the carpet where we've taken off to fix floor. Photos attached

He was very punctual and everything went smooth

Carpet repairing i have spare carpet to replace damage part

$50

Keysborough VIC 3173, Australia

24th Nov 2025

Need to fix carpet with spare carpet sheet

Nilesh Did great job with carpet ! He came on time and quickly fixed the issue. Such a warm and smiley tradeperson, will use his services again in future 👍

Replace carpet on these stairs, concrete base

$800

Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

14th Nov 2025

Need to replace the carpet for these stairs. Carpet already removed, currently concrete ground base. Please quote include all carpet(similar color) and labour.

Great guy doesn't talk much. Gets the job done, excellent watchmanship

Fix carpet

$150

Cranbourne South VIC 3977, Australia

6th Sep 2025

I have a section of carpet which has been destroyed by a dog. We have spare carpet but need someone to cut to size and fix

Super helpful and great communication. Would definitely recommend. Carpet looks brand new

Shave off bottom of doors for new carpets

$300

Berwick VIC, Australia

29th Aug 2025

We’ve installed new carpets and now our doors need to be shaved a few mm off the bottom so it doesn’t get stuck against the new carpets.

Jim did a great job helping us trim the bottom of our doors after we got new carpets installed. Reliable, professional and quick

Carpet Stretching service

$5

Narre Warren South VIC, Australia

12th Aug 2025

Hi, I'm looking for a professional to re-stretch the carpet in my home located in Narre Warren South (VIC 3805) on Friday, 15th August at around 10 AM. There are a few minor ripples that need to be corrected. The property will be vacant, so no furniture needs to be moved, making access straightforward. Please provide your most competitive quote (whether by room, square metre, or hourly rate) so I can easily compare. One room has an area of ~21 m², and three rooms are each ~11 m². I also attached some photos for your reference.

Had my carpet re-stretched, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! Highly recommend this service