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Recent Carpet Laying & Installation reviews in Sydney

Johnny, your job was fantastic! I appreciated your great work ethic. You were professional, honest and left the place clean and tidy. Thankyou!!

Remove carpet and install laminate flooring

$2,000

"I have used Airtasker over 15 times. This guy is the best taskers I have ever had. I was very upset after being let down by other cleaners and they arrived on time and cleaned the carpet leave it spotless also the rest of the request for final inspection. I’m extremely happy with it job I received great news of real state and the bond back!! The job was guaranteed 100% Thank for work really hard" High recommend"

Carpet cleaning

$100

on time and efficient

Carpet repair

$200

Arrived on time, Polite and courteous. Done a great job. Highly recommended to anyone. Thank you, Jack and Jenny

Install carpet in master bedroom

$500

Amazing!! So so happy and wonderful generous person to deal with

Carpet burn repair - Rosebery NSW 2018

$150

Justin did a great job and went above and beyond to make sure the task was completed on time and with minimal complications. Efficient, professional and easy to work with.

Door removal and carpet shaved

$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 Sydney

Carpet replacement

$4,000

Redfern NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

i need a quote - but i think it will be around $4000

Carpet Installation & Repair

$20

Sydney NSW, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Carpet Installation & Repair – Professional Service Required Looking for a skilled and professional carpet installer for installation and repair work in Sydney. Scope of work includes: • Installing new carpet • Repairing damaged or worn carpet • Re-stretching loose carpet • Clean and tidy workmanship Must be reliable, punctual, and experienced. All tools should be provided. Happy to discuss details and arrange inspection if needed.

Patching carpet burn

$150

Forest Lodge NSW 2037, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Need a carpet burn from dropped iron patched. I don't have spare carpet, would need to have some transferred from a built in wardrobe which would then need to be replaced with something similar. Budget is negotiable, let me know what you think it's worth.

Carpet Repair

$300

Matraville NSW 2036, Australia

25th Feb 2026

I need to replace a section of carpet that has been water damaged. Approx 400x400mm section. I have spare replacement carpet.

Lay carpet

$200

Rosebery NSW, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Hi I require a person to just take up old carpet I can dispose of old carpet. install new, underlay is existing and is new and okay to use. i have carpet but needs to be trimmed to size. Thank you . Room is 3.2x 3.4

Remove carpet, source & install wood floor with acoustic underlay

$2,000

Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

24th Feb 2026

*Please message on here or text with company name, do not call - I can’t answer my phone at work*

 Looking for a flooring professional to: * Remove and dispose of existing carpet in two rooms (photos attached) of an empty unfurnished apartment (total area approx. 27sqm) * Prepare subfloor as required * Source and install wood-look flooring (hybrid or laminate - see photo of another apartment I had done elsewhere which looked good) * Ensure installation meets standard NSW acoustic insulation requirements * Supply and install appropriate acoustic underlay * Install trims/scotia as needed for a clean finish
 Property Details: * Botany Road Alexandria by Waterloo Metro station * Ground floor apartment * Flat, easy access (no stairs) * No dedicated parking spot, but street parking available nearby * Two rooms to do (total ~27sqm) * Existing flooring: Carpet
 Timing:
 I can provide access to start from Saturday 7th March onwards.
Ideally, the job would be completed before Wednesday 11th March.
 Please include in your offer: * Confirmation you can meet NSW acoustic requirements * Quote breakdown, of: carpet removal, optional cost of disposal (or I will book council removal) all materials, source & install of materials. * Estimated timeframe to complete Thanks in advance! *Please message on here or text with company name, do not call - I can’t answer my phone at work*



Rental Carpet Assistance

$150

Newtown NSW, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

I have accidentally melted my carpet and I need to get it patched up. We have cupboards that are have the same carpet but no spare. It will need to be cut

Carpet tile installation

$300

Alexandria NSW, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Removal and installation of carpet tiles (already sourced) for 74sqm in office space (1 room)

New carpet

$500

Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

17th Feb 2026

Carpet taken out and new carpet put in - don’t have the carpet, for a 3 bedroom apartment

Carpet Layer needed - located in Woolloomooloo

$300

Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia

17th Feb 2026

Looking for a carpet layer than can lay new carpet in my storage area. Its rougly 2.5 metres x 3 metres. I have one piece of carpet roughly 5 x 3 metres to be cut to fit the space. Easy access to apartment with parking. The old carpet is just cut in pieces and sitting on concrete, If you can help take this out and I will dispose of it.

Carpet Layer required

$300

Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia

15th Feb 2026

Looking for a carpet layer than can lay new carpet in my storage area. Its rougly 2.5 metres x 3 metres. I have one piece of carpet roughly 5 x 3 metres to be cut to fit the space. Easy access to apartment with parking. The old carpet is just cut in pieces and sitting on concrete, If you can help take this out and I will dispose of it.

Carpet reclean

$100

St Peters NSW 2044, Australia

12th Feb 2026

Rebooking task between Laurie and Aaron

Fantastic work, highly recommended

Painting inside wardrobes there’s 3 to be done and cut the carpet

$200

Alexandria NSW, Australia

10th Feb 2026

I need someone to paint inside the wardrobes and cut the carpet around the skirting boards for me minimum is $200. If it turns out you’re quicker than expected I don’t mind paying more.

Carpet patch repair Waterloo 2017

$500

Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia

10th Feb 2026

“Need to patch a small section of carpet at entrance to bathroom, approx 80x40cm. Mouldy and worn, needs replacement patch. Provide quote for materials + labour.

Replace carpet with wood floors to match rest of apartment

$1,500

Alexandria NSW, Australia

1st Feb 2026

We have a second guest bedroom that we want to change from carpet to wood flooring to match the rest of the apartment. Photos attached.

Repair carpet

$100

Forest Lodge NSW 2037, Australia

1st Feb 2026

Carpet partially bleached

Supply & Install 3x Carpet-to-Tile Transitions

$400

Botany NSW 2019, Australia

11th Jan 2026

I need a professional to supply and install 3x transition strips between my bedroom carpet and ensuite tiles in my Botany apartment. There is a 20mm height difference (tiles are higher than carpet). Dimensions: 2x Doorways: 82cm wide 1x Doorway: 70cm wide Total height to bridge: 20mm Requirements: Supply: Need an architectural-style aluminum "Ramp Reducer" or "L-Trim" (Silver/Anodised finish preferred). Installation: Must be a "Mechanical Fix" (glued/screwed to subfloor). Carpet Finish: Carpet must be stretched and tucked into the trim for a clean, professional finish (no underlay showing).

Excellent job, great communication throughout.

Floor grinding - carpet glue and residue

$800

Alexandria NSW, Australia

22nd Sep 2025

Removal of carpet glue and lint from back of carpet tiles. 50sqm. Commercial property.

Ilia was so helpful and went above and beyond. We were working with a time crunch and he stayed late and started early to get the job done! Highly recommend

I need my carpet seam cleaned

$250

Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia

19th Sep 2025

Hi, I have a 2-bedroom house and a 13-step staircase (see photos attached) I'm available on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday between 10am - 12pm by Friday 26/09/25 Thanks

Thank you for your excellent work on my carpet.

Carpet installed 1 x 1 m2 on stairwell.

$5

Redfern NSW, Australia

15th Sep 2025

Need a approx 1x1m2 carpet fitted to stairwell. Have the original peice of removed carpet to be used as template. Have the new carpet ready for fitting.

Very professional carpet fitter , very happy with the work Luke completed.