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Recent Carpet Laying & Installation reviews in Melbourne

So helpful and quick! Excellent work, would recommend!

Carpet repair with supplied carpet squares

$150

Showed up on time and fast quick job.

Carpet trimmed and strips laid in 2 doorways

$80

Fast and good service.

Fix carpet

$250

Great work - Thanks Ryan!

Damaged carpet patched up

$100

Steven is a really hardworker. Soft spoken and gets the job done in a perfect manner.

Remove the existing carpet and install new laminate flooring (70 sqm)

$1,500

Ryan - thank you. Cannot recommend Ryan highly enough! If there was a 10 star rating that is what i would be giving him. Cheers Don

Carpet tiles laid

$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

Carpet Repair / Re-Stretch Needed – Pet Damage Near Doorway

$300

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

16th May 2026

Looking for an experienced carpet repair specialist to fix damaged carpet near the doorway/tiles area (see photos attached). The carpet has been pulled/frayed and may require: Carpet patch repair OR re-stretching Securing loose edges Making the area look neat and blended as much as possible Not sure if patching or partial replacement is the best option, so open to recommendations.

Carpet repair

$100

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

15th May 2026

Moving my couch created a small hole, a couple of cm big. Want the patch repaired. I don't have any spare carpet so it may need to be cut from the wardrobe.

Bedroom carpet to be removed

$100

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

15th May 2026

Bedroom carpet and underlay to be removed. Area – 3 meters 30 cm’s x 3 meters 40 centimetres (approx).

Remove carpets and installation laminate floorboards

$4,500

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

14th May 2026

Remove carpet and install floor boards Area-160 m2 16 -stairs

Carpet stretching

$150

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

14th May 2026

Small patch of carpet at the seal that needs to be restretched, image below

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 repair

$100

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

12th May 2026

My my carpet is burnt and I need a repair for it thank you. There’s already spare carpet

Mak did an excellent job.

Carpet fix all patches

$10

South Yarra VIC, Australia

12th May 2026

Apartment have very dirty stains and damage need to fix it First need to provide official quote

Small Carpet Iron Burn Repair Needed

$100

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

10th May 2026

Looking for someone experienced in carpet repair to fix a small iron burn mark on carpet. Dont have the patch. Looking for someone reasonably priced rather than full carpet replacement

Great job done by Nilesh!

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.

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!

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.