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Recent Carpet Laying & Installation reviews in Melbourne
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Attach skirting board and lay carpet
$50
Steven was professional, considerate, timely and tidy!
Remove old carpet tiles, lay (glue) replacement new tiles
$1,200
Ryan did a fantastic job, it was done super quickly but carefully, and he even noticed another little patch coming up, which he fixed. Would recommend ☺️
Patch up & Fix Carpet
$150
Lovely guy and did a great job. Communicated really well.
Carpet join to tile edge
$100
Great service, came around given the shortest notice and saved a lot of stress. Thank you!
Cleaning for Wet Carpet
$100
He was not the best communicator regarding time but he did a good job.
Pulling up and removing carpet
$250
low
$150
median
$210
high
$350
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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
Fix my carpet
$100
Melbourne VIC, Australia
4th Apr 2026
I need my apartment's carpet to be glued back to the floor. It's a very old carpet, I just need the corners to stay in place. It's only corners, not the whole carpet.
My carpet has been ripped up and retreading
$200
St Kilda VIC, Australia
4th Apr 2026
Carpet has been ripped up and needed retreading or fixed in some way that won’t be noticeable
Carpet replacement in wardrobe (1.5m square m)
$100
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
3rd Apr 2026
Looking for a carpet layer to supply and install carpet in the floor of a built-in wardrobe. Area: 1.5m² (3m x 0.5m) Job includes: ∙ Supply of carpet and underlay ∙ Removal and disposal of existing carpet (note: carpet has moth damage) ∙ Installation Straightforward flat area, easy access. The existing carpet has been affected by clothes moths so needs to be replaced. Area has been treated prior to installation. Happy to discuss carpet style/colour options beforehand. Please quote with carpet included. Located in Melbourne CBD.
Carpeting 3 bedrooms
$1,500
Prahran VIC, Australia
3rd Apr 2026
Carpet 3 bedrooms (approx 12sqm) plus landing. Seeking a loop style beige carpet.
Need someone to fix this small carpet area
$150
Docklands VIC, Australia
3rd Apr 2026
I accidentally burnt this carpet area would like someone to come and get it fixed for this small area and patch it up Docklands
Carpet patching/ repair
$200
Northcote VIC, Australia
1st Apr 2026
I have a gap in my carpet due to installing a new door. Not sure of price so I put $200. Please provide a quote. I have a spare piece of the carpet and underlay, as shown in the photos. However, the pile goes in a different direction so I am guessing that will not work. Alternatively, there is carpet flooring in two built in wardrobes so a piece could be cut from there if it was possible to replace that with a similar section. I am looking for someone to join that spare piece to bridge the gap.
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 repair
$150
Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
1st Apr 2026
A small section of carpet is affected-by turmeric stain. The stained area needs cleaning or alternatively the affected section of the carpet should be replaced.
Rip up and relay carpet
$700
South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
1st Apr 2026
Need to rip up and relay some sort of flooring in a staff room
Carpet 3 rooms job
$350
St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
1st Apr 2026
As per previous task removal of existing carpet, we will dispose of it, and installation of new carpet 3 rooms on existing underlay today at 4pm
Install carpet in 3 rooms
$250
St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
31st Mar 2026
Remove old carpets (we will dispose of them) and Install new carpet in 3 rooms on existing underlay. 10 lineal metres total carpet. To be completed after 4pm tomorrow
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
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!
Bottom of doors trimmed after new carpet installation
$50
Essendon North VIC, Australia
20th Feb 2026
Need someone to trim the bottom of two bedroom doors and a door for European laundry. They are rubbing after new carpet installed and carpet layers left them off hinges.
Very Professional Service!
Water leak assessment and mouldy carpet removal
$100
Melbourne VIC, Australia
9th Feb 2026
I got mould assessment result on my bedroom carpet and there might be water leak underneath. I need professional assessment and advise from other than the mould assesor. I wanted to replace the carpet with tiles/plaster afterwards. The price is for the first call out fee.
Carlo is punctual, efficient, and straighforward. His 5 star rating really reflects his work.
Carpet repair
$150
Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia
21st Jan 2026
Need carper repair as per picture
Great guy, very prompt and did well.
Reinstall previously laid carpet in 2 bedrooms
$250
Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia
18th Dec 2025
Reinstall previously installed new carpet in two bedrooms. Was removed for under carpet heating to be installed.
Really good quality and attention to detail. Highly recommended.
Remove carpet and install hybrid flooring
$2,500
Southbank VIC, Australia
26th Nov 2025
Yellow area to be replaced with hybrid flooring.
Very helpful in helping me choose the right panel and excellent work efficient! Highly recommended. Thanks Toan
Pull up carpets and vinyl tiles and dispose
$300
Elwood VIC, Australia
8th Oct 2025
Carpet in bedroom, lounge and dining (approx 50sqm ) including surrounding timber edging with nails and vinyl tiles in kitchen and entrance (approx 6aqm) need to be pulled up and disposed of
Arif is so punctual , hardworking and finished the job so efficiently. A great guy you can rely on





