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Recent Carpet Laying & Installation reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Steven did a excellent job with my carpet! Definitely a job well done!

Partial carpet replacement

$110

He was brilliant - definitely my go to guy for future jobs. No fuss. Great work.

Carpet stretch 2mx6m

$75

Nathan did a great job repairing some very old carpet, thank you so much, highly recommend

Carpet & underlay repair in front doorway

$200

Perfect job and on time.

Replace worn 800cm x 800cm carpet

$120

Great job thanks Steven. Quick and efficient :)

Carpet layer

$50

Thanks Leigh, great job, highly recommend!

Carpet Repairs

$200

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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 Inner South Melbourne

Re carpet my 18ft boat ski boat you provide marine carpet tools etc

$1,000

Hampton VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2024

Re carpet 18ft boat with marine carpet

One patch of carpet laid . It’s 100cm by 15cm

$200

Cheltenham VIC, Australia

6th Apr 2024

Small patch outside the bathroom needs to be laid.

Nice guy, prompt and good job. Recommend

Carpet install

$50

Sandringham VIC, Australia

3rd Apr 2024

Carpet has been removed and needs to be stretched back onto nail plate. This is for 1 room on 3 sides only. Carpet is approx 3 years old

Carpet steam clean

$165

Carnegie VIC, Australia

3rd Apr 2024

3 bedrooms and a small connecting area. Photos are wide angle so looks a bit larger than actual.

Very friendly punctual and throrough. Would definitely recommend...

Carpet joining

$100

Bentleigh VIC, Australia

2nd Apr 2024

Carpet piece approx 200mmx 3000mm piece to be added to join two existing carpets after opening up wall beteeej two rooms to make one large room . I already have a piece of carpet that can be cut up to make join.

Great job, on time, great communication, highly recommend Ryan for all your carpet laying needs

Stretch carpet

$300

Caulfield South VIC, Australia

2nd Apr 2024

Need some bedroom carpet tightened as there are some small bubbles. It’s a house we just bought so don’t actually know the exact measurements but one room would be around 6 by 4 and other room 4 by 4.

Repair creeks in carpeted flooring, reinstall carpet and underlay.

$1,500

Caulfield South VIC, Australia

2nd Apr 2024

x3 bedrooms: carpet removed and subfloor worked on then carpet refitted with new underlay. First bedroom subfloor near window slightly falling away, needs propping up. 2nd and 3rd bedrooms: removal of minor creeks in flooring.

Relay carpet in three bedrooms

$300

Glen Huntly VIC, Australia

2nd Apr 2024

Looking for someone to relay carpet in my apartment. There are three bedrooms which have hood carpet (maybe 5 years old) which is bubbling and laid poorly. Want the carpet taken up and then relaid in the same area. Room sizes 3.2 x 4.3, 3.7 x 2.7 and 3.7 x 2.8

Carpet lift

$100

Highett VIC, Australia

22nd Mar 2024

Need to lift carpet in prepartion for some foundation works. Would also re-hire you to lay the carpet back once works are completed a. couple weeks after. Just the front area as pictured.

Carpet stretching

$100

Elsternwick VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2024

Stretch carpet to get rid of bumps between 2 bedroom doorways, along rumpus and hallway. Is a join at one of the bedroom doorways.

Ryan was on time and completed the task as required in an efficient manner and with good communication. Recommend and would use again.

Carpet cleaning to remove pet urine smell

$50

Aspendale VIC 3195, Australia

15th Mar 2024

Unfortunately a friends pet caused a mess on our carpet, we need the carpet cleaned and the smell removed. May as well have the whole rooms carpet cleaned. Room is 3x3

Carpeted door entry

$50

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2024

I need some carpet in a door way to be stuck down using a nail strip to have a neat edge, not using a strip cover.

Carpet stretching

$100

Ormond VIC, Australia

1st Feb 2024

Stretch carpet 2 bedrooms - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 2 February 2024

Nathan was efficient, quick and did a great job of carpet stretching

Stitch new piece of carpet in

$130

Elsternwick VIC, Australia

29th Jan 2024

Join a new price of carpet in where wardrobe has been removed. We have the carpet and know it can be stiched from another spot in the house. - Due date: Flexible

Expert. Great communicator. Highly recommend

Kick carpet back down (small section)

$50

Highett VIC, Australia

10th Jan 2024

We lifted the brand new carpet in our walk-in wardrobe and need a professional to kick it back down in the places we lifted. Approximately 4.4 linear meters from my measurements. Highett location - Due date: Flexible

Ryan was great in every respect

Carpet stain removal

$150

Carnegie VIC, Australia

20th Dec 2023

Needed a thorough steam clean and stain removal of a brown stain in corner of room. Special equipment may be needed. Unsure what caused stain as there was a drawer set on top of it before - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 22 December 2023

John and his partner were both efficient, lovely and got the job done. Communication was clear and they were great to work with

Carpet stain removed

$100

Sandringham VIC 3191, Australia

4th Dec 2023

Spilt water, put bi carb soda on it as found online to assist soaking but has left noticeable patch - Due date: Before Friday, 8 December 2023

Quick and prompt. Use Ace for all your carpet cleaning needs

Carpet layer

$500

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

25th Nov 2023

Install carpet in two rooms (one room is 3.5 x 3.3 and second room is 3.1x4.6) We have carpet but we will need underlay for both rooms - Due date: Before Friday, 8 December 2023

Ryan did a really great job, his quality was perfect and super helpful a long the way.

Carpet repair

$10

Caulfield North 維多利亞省 3161澳大利亚

22nd Oct 2023

Carpet repair in Caulfield North - Due date: Flexible

Ryan helped me repair my carpet, and I couldn't be more satisfied. His work was excellent, and he was incredibly efficient and professional throughout the process. Thank you, Ryan!

Fit some carpet on a slab

$200

Highett VIC, Australia

17th Oct 2023

A small area of about 3200 x 2000 in a garage on a slab to be carpeted. I have the carpet, it is new, but needs a couple of joins. I need (heavy duty firm)underlay and the fitting of the carpet please. The area for carpet will be a clean rectangle, ie I will fill in the cutouts around the shelving with wood slats, and also around the brick piers. So it will be 4 clean straight edges, simple job! I'll pull the desk out also. - Due date: Flexible, but as soon as possible.

Nice quick job. Much appreciated!