Professional carpet installer using specialised tools to stretch and secure a beige carpet in place, representing expert carpet laying services near you.
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 North East Melbourne

Fantastic, fast friendly and professional.

Carpet replacement/fitting in x2 bedrooms in townhouse.

$975

Flawless work. Had damaged carpet and Steven made it look brand new again. Highly recommend.

Need carpet with pet damage fixed

$200

Ian was on time and did a great job in stretching the carpet. Highly recommended!

Carpet stretching

$300

Thank you Steven

Carpet Layer Needed

$75

Great job, able to work and complete job with little direction and unsupervised

Carpet laying

$200

On time, great communication and a perfect Job. Thanks Ryan.

Carpet laying

$250

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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 North East Melbourne

Need a carpet layer for 6 beds all the material suplied need installer

$200

Eltham North VIC, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

for laying carpet , i need some one wit experience, i can give the job as lumpsum or daily rate. all material like carpet, underlay, gripper and seam tape supplied, you need to bring your own tools or use mine.

Carpet repair (carpet included)

$200

Donnybrook VIC 3064, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

I need a patch up of some ripped carpet I can provide the carpet needed as we have spare . Area needing repair size: Width (6-8 inches) Length (1 metre)

Carpet Repair / Spot Replacement

$100

Preston VIC 3072, Australia

19th Jan 2026

old pet carpet stains i need help cleaning photos attached have attempted steam cleaning & baking soda

Carpet repair (burn mark)

$111

South Morang, Victoria

18th Jan 2026

Carpet repair (burn) please see photo attached

Patch few areas of damaged carpet

$300

Greensborough VIC, Australia

17th Jan 2026

Hi I need to repair approx 5 patches of damaged carpet 3 patches approx 1 by 1 m And two smaller patches Excess carpet is available

Flooring, carpet and timber

$10

Mill Park VIC 3082, Australia

16th Jan 2026

We need flooring with 2 different materials carpet and timber

Carpet fixed

$50

Donnybrook VIC, Australia

15th Jan 2026

I need the carpet fixed in the hall way

Great job and great communication

Carpet replacement

$2,000

Rosanna VIC, Australia

13th Jan 2026

Replace carpet in downstairs space (could do part vinyl and part carpet). Possibly in office area and upstairs too, depending on cost.

Carpet repair in car

$100

Doreen VIC, Australia

13th Jan 2026

Don't know if anyone can fix this but would be great as im selling my car

Carpet underlay fix

$500

Heidelberg West VIC, Australia

12th Jan 2026

I have a small section of a bedroom in which the carpet underlay has been removed due to mold. This section requires the installation of a new carpet underlay. This section is problabably equivalent to 1m X 1m

Flooring Work - Replace Carpet & reseal existing

$100

Ivanhoe VIC 3079, Australia

11th Jan 2026

Hi, I'm looking for a qualified flooring professional to quote on the following work for a 3 bedroom townhouse in Ivanhoe: **Scope of Work:** **1. UPSTAIRS - Remove Carpet & Install New Floorboards:** - Remove existing carpet from entire first floor (excluding bathrooms, ensuite, and staircase) - Install new timber floorboards to match existing downstairs boards where possible - Covers: 3 bedrooms (approx. 33 sqm total) plus hallway/landing areas - Total upstairs area: approximately 40-45 sqm **2. DOWNSTAIRS - Reseal & Gap Fill Existing Floorboards:** - Fill gaps in existing floorboards throughout ground floor - Sand and reseal all floorboards - Covers: Living room, kitchen, meals area, entry and hallways - Total downstairs area: approximately 45-50 sqm - Excludes: bathroom, laundry, and garage (not timber flooring) **What I'm Looking For:** - Detailed quote breaking down materials and labor for both upstairs and downstairs work - Your recommendations on timber type/finish to match or complement existing boards - Timeline for completion - Photos of previous similar work - Proof of insurance and relevant qualifications Please arrange an on-site visit to provide an accurate quote and assess the existing floorboards. Looking forward to hearing from experienced flooring professionals.

Carpet seam , joint fixed

$150

South Morang VIC, Australia

9th Jan 2026

Need carpet patched up, looks like seam is ripped

Amazing work , and reliable !

Small patch of carpet repaired

$100

Greensborough VIC, Australia

7th Jan 2026

This patch to be repaired

Very great work and helpful and polite

Repair a pulled carpet seam

$100

Reservoir VIC, Australia

30th Nov 2025

We’re looking for an experienced carpet specialist to fix a small linear mark on a carpeted staircase. The carpet fibres appear to have separated in a straight line (not a cut through the backing). The job may involve one of the following depending on your assessment: • Re-tufting/re-pile repair • Re-stretching the carpet on the step • Re-seaming or heat-bonding the fibres back together • Minor patch repair (if required) The carpet is in otherwise good condition, and we’d like the repair to be as seamless and unnoticeable as possible. Please only respond if you have experience with carpet repairs or carpet laying. Quotes should include labour, tools, and materials. Thanks for your interest, looking forward to getting this fixed!

Working with Andy was such a breeze, he always responded in record time and kept me updated throughout the whole process. Will definitely keep in touch for any future carpet inquiries!

Carpet repairs.

$100

Heidelberg VIC 3084, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Carpet is more than 10 years old. I am vacating the property and have little knicks here and there.

Andy was thorough and informative. Great work!

Carpet repair

$100

Reservoir VIC, Australia

8th Nov 2025

Carpet burnt in 3 small areas, need to have it repaired. I don't have separate carpet. You can cut from the wardrobe and also would need to get a similar match from a carpet wholesaler/retailer to put into wardrobe.

Andy was fantastic, he did a perfect job repair the carpet. Thanks again.

Carpet stretching in one room

$100

Doreen VIC 3754, Australia

30th Oct 2025

Carpet stretching of old carpet in master bedroom. Has one heater vent to work around.

Dean was very quick to respond, to book in the job which required doing last minute, discussed it with me and proceeded with great skill to correct and stretch the carpet. Would highly recommend. Very friendly and personable!

Stem clean carpet- 3 rooms

$100

Heidelberg Heights VIC 3081, Australia

24th Sep 2025

I need three rooms plus a stair case steam cleaned. Areas are 2 bedrooms (including walk in robe) 1 study are 1 stair case (15 steps, 90cm wide) Approx 35 square meters + stair case

Really great job, was very punctual and completed the job efficiently, would definitely recommend!

Carpet spot patching

$100

Wollert VIC, Australia

19th Aug 2025

Carpet patching for 2 spots

Great service. Professional and friendly. Definitely recommend him. Thanks Nilesh

Trim 4 bedroom door and living room door to fit over new carpet

$80

Lalor VIC, Australia

7th Aug 2025

Trim 4 bedroom doors and 1 living room door to fit over new carpet

Ramsn was professional, courteous and got the job done no fuss. Much recommended. Will spruik his business...