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Recent Carpet Laying & Installation reviews

Wouldn't hesitate to hire John again, was punctual, quick and did a great job, even following up with a couple extra pieces I needed for the job! Thanks John!

Carpet fitting

£100

Great work from Metin, did exactly what was required with no fuss.

Help with tile to carpet strip and door misalignment

£100

Really lovely work, very efficient on the day! Will defo rebook

Removal of carpet and vinyl flooring installation

£80

Excellent service- great skill and speed, polite manner. Thank you very much. Highly recommend

Carpet stairs

£100

On time, fast efficient, friendly. Would highly recommend

Remove fitted carpet

£150

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£80

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£120

high

£200

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Why book a carpet installation service through Airtasker?

It’s easy to find carpet installation specialists on Airtasker. You can skip the stress of looking for referrals and just easily put up a task on our platform. After all, a smooth and comfortable carpet doesn’t magically appear. An experienced carpet installer makes sure that you live in a whole new world with carpeted floors!

Include all the important information you need your carpet installer to know on your task post. This may be your location, budget, and date when you need the carpet installed. You also need to mention if you have already bought a carpet. This is important since some installers include a selection for you to choose from.

Once your task is up, prepare to receive offers from interested Taskers in your area. Don’t settle for the first Tasker you see! You can go through their profiles, compare ratings, and read reviews until you find the right match for you. In no time, you can live life comfortably with your newly carpeted floors!

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Top Carpet Laying & Installation related questions

No, you don’t. One of the reasons people hire someone to fit their carpets is because of their tools. Compared to DIY projects, carpet fitters already have what they need. This means you don’t need to spend over your budget to get the correct tools required for the project.

It is best to have a carpet fitter measure and inspect your home. You can quickly put up a task and indicate what needs to be done. However, measurements are best done by the fitter in person. This ensures that the correct numbers are taken for when the carpet needs to be cut and made for you.

It is not required for all homes, but there are many advantages to having an underlay installed along with your carpet. The underlay and carpet work together to create better flooring for your home. It provides you with better comfort and a longer lifespan for your carpet.

You should always pick a carpet fitter with experience. This assures you that the Tasker you hire is trained and equipped with the knowledge needed for carpet fitting. A Tasker’s experience is easy to see on our platform as you browse through their profiles.

Not necessarily. Some carpet fitters may offer you choices for your carpet. It is also best to consult with a fitter before buying a carpet. They make sure that you buy the correct amount of carpet to avoid going over or under in measurements.

It takes about a day at maximum to install your carpet. Some will take as short as two to four hours. On the other hand, installing a carpet in an odd-shaped room will take longer since specific cutting may be required during the installation process. 

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. 

Recent Carpet Laying & Installation tasks

Carpet & underlay installation

£100

Appleton Roebuck, North Yorkshire

1st Jul 2026

To fit carpet and underlay in a garden summerhouse , 8.5 x 3.5m .

Painting and carpet flooring bedroom and living room handy man stuff

£350

North Southwark, Greater London

1st Jul 2026

For Thursday 2 july starting early morning I want this job to start. Please read properly before replying thanks. I’ll be needing the whole flat furnishing. But I want to start with the bedroom and living room doing walls and flooring. I might need help picking up the paint near by and buying flooring and help with measurement underlay, carpet before we start. Please give the times you’ll start and end please and rough time and day when this can be completed. Just to clarify its 2 small rooms altogether and I both want painting on skirting, door, carpet and painting in both your happy to do. Before I accept your offer thanks.

Prep stair case & add stair runner + carpets to three room + landing

£700

Crayford, Greater London, DA1

30th Jun 2026

Prep stairs + add stair runner: This includes removing old paint, sanding , sorting out creek and re painting+ adding a stair runner Add carpets in three bedrooms + small landing And replace banister

Carpet fitting

£120

North Finchley, Greater London, N12

30th Jun 2026

Looking for an experienced carpet fitter to install carpet in one bedroom (approximately 4.34m × 3.25m, with a few cut-off corners). Please quote for fitting only, and let me know if you can also supply underlay and accessories (gripper rods/door bar if required). I haven't purchased the carpet yet, so if you're able to supply both the carpet and fitting at a competitive price, please include that option in your quote. Please let me know what is included and any additional charges.

Floor carpet repair

£65

Isleworth, Greater London, TW7

30th Jun 2026

The carpet has split along a line of approximately 2 metres. The carpet is otherwise in good condition and I am looking for a repair only, not carpet replacement. Photos attached. Please provide a fixed-price quote.

Carpet lifted and new carpet put in

£200

West Dulwich, Greater London

29th Jun 2026

i want my old carpet removed from my room and a new one to be put in

Changing staircase from carpet to painted ready for a runner.

£10

Hoo St Werburgh, Kent

29th Jun 2026

We are looking to change our staircase from carpet to painted and have a runner over it.

Carpet removal and new carpet fitting

£888

Leamouth, Greater London

29th Jun 2026

We need to remove carpet in 2 bedrooms and fit a new carpet that comes close to existing colour. Please see floor plan and carpet picture.

Carpet Fitting

£90

Wallness, Greater Manchester

29th Jun 2026

Carpet fitting inside wardrobe

Laminate and carpet fitters 3 bed

£300

St Giles, Lincolnshire

29th Jun 2026

Laminate and carpet fitters 3 bed with ensuite and stairs and

Carpet landing

£30

Lisson Grove, Greater London

28th Jun 2026

Rebooking task between Gibran and Mian

Fantastic work!! Highly recommend

Lay living room carpet

£70

Shorne, Kent

28th Jun 2026

Lay living room carpet over existing carpet. Unfortunately new sofas have already been delivered.. I was going to do it myself but I fell down the stairs in early May and broke my knee..

urgent bleach spot colour repair / carpet dye repair

£100

Spitalfields, Greater London

27th Jun 2026

Hi, I spilled stain remover on a dark blue carpet and it has left a light/bleached patch. I’m moving out very soon. Do you offer same-day or urgent bleach spot colour repair / carpet dye repair? I can send photos now.

Hang a carpet on the wall. Carpet is 15kg heavy and wall above stairs

£50

Kilburn, Greater London, NW6

27th Jun 2026

Hang 15kg heavy carpet on a heightened wall. Will have to bring something to hang

Lay vinyl and carpet

£400

Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland

27th Jun 2026

4 bits of vinyl and stair carpet

Fix bath panel and stair carpet

£50

Kentish Town, Greater London, NW5

3rd Jun 2026

Bath panel was removed to check the pipes and hasn’t been reattached properly. Stairs the carpet has come away from the grips underneath so just needs reattached.

So helpful and friendly cannot recommend them highly enough!!

Replace small carpet inside wardrobe (120x50cms)

£75

Surrey Quays, Greater London, SE16

28th May 2026

Supply and replace a medium-toned beige carpet, inside a walk in robe (as old carpet has developed mould). Please see photos. Size of carpet in the wardrobe is approx. 120cm by 50cm (exact it's approx 116 x 49 cm). Please remove old carpet, and cut/fit/install the new one. Thanks

Fantastic work changing over the carpet. Appreciate you helping out with ordering the matching carpet too. Thankyou

Repair Kitchen Hinge and Pin carpet on stairs back

£100

Elmers End, Greater London

22nd Apr 2026

Repair the kitchen cupboard hinge, as it's broken away. Then pin back the carpet on the stairs to prevent trip hazards.

Excellent service highly recommended

Stairs need new carpet done

£150

Camden Town, Greater London, NW1

5th Apr 2026

We need the old stairs and landing carpet removed and new herringbone one installed.

Jay was very friendly and got the carpets fitted perfectly, would definitely recommend him for future jobs 👍🌟

Carpet fitting & removal

£300

Wealdstone, Greater London

10th Jan 2026

LOCATION | Harrow, HA3 7PZ 🚂 Harrow & Wealdstone station 🚙 Free parking available on driveway DATE | Any day before Thu 15th January TASK •Remove carpetting •install new carpetting (2 rooms) Room 1 = 12m2 (ground floor) Room 2= 16m2 (Upstairs) Note: Keep existing underlay ✅ I have materials (carpet & grippers) ✅ skip available for easy carpet disposal

Thank you so much very quick tidy and punctual. Will hire again