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Recent Carpet Laying & Installation reviews in South London
Jason is a very professional worker. I am pleased with the standard of his work which was done to perfection. Now my 3 closet doors close easily without pulling on my new carpet. I’m a very happy and satisfied customer.
Shave three cupboard doors they are too long and rubbing on carpet.
£20
Simon helped me fix my carpet but was also kind enough to assist with other tasks I needed as I am moving out. Simon was very punctual and came very early! Will definitely be booking again and would highly recommend!
Carpet repair
£50
Muhammad did an excellent job carpeting our stairs. He was really efficient, guided us beforehand in terms of what he needed which was super helpful and did a tidy job. Definitely recommend!
Carpet Stairs
£5
Good,tidy and organised tradesman.
Refit bedroom door due to new carpet fitted
£60
Rykki was nice, very efficient and got the job done. Would use him again.
Remove wardrobe and remove carpet
£100
My carpet looks amazing! Thanks so much Jay :) will definitely book in again
Carpet fitter
£100
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£65
median
£95
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£130
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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:Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Recent Carpet Laying & Installation tasks in South London
Take up my carpet & underlay
£50
Carshalton, Greater London
26th Oct 2026
Need carpet, underlay & grippers taken up in lounge. Approximately 20 sq m
Carpet fitter
£350
Croham Hurst, Greater London
13th Oct 2026
double room needs carpet fitting, underlay already laid down just needs carpet.
Carpet fitted. 14ft square.
£75
Whyteleafe, Surrey
9th Oct 2026
A front room that needs doing. 14 ft square of carpet. Keeping the original underlay etc. I’ll get rid of the original carpet and clear the room ready for just the laying. Simple job for someone who does carpet fitting.
carpet fitted to fit around new wardrobe
£65
West Wickham, Greater London
9th Oct 2026
We have just installed new wardrobes. Now the carpet needs to be cut around it. We installed new grippers and stretched the carpet to fit. need to be done asap or this weekend. Attic room
Install new carpet
£110
Beddington, Greater London
1st Oct 2026
Have a 5mm felt backed carpet that needs to be laid on our living room. Have the adhesive. The room is about 20m2 and square with one external door and one internal door.
Carpet repair
£50
Summerstown, Greater London
29th Sep 2026
Flower petal stain. Triwd to clean with spirit. Made it worse. Need the patch replace. I donot have spare carpet.
Carpeting supply and fit
£2,000
Wallington Square, Greater London
28th Sep 2026
Carpet fitting in 2 bedroom flat, approx 75 sq meters. No removal of previous flooring needed. Supply and fit.
Carpet fitting
£50
Penge, Greater London
26th Sep 2026
I need someone to come and refit our underlay and carpet underneath our new fitted wardrobes.
Carpet fitting room 3.6m * 3.8M
£90
Purley, Greater London, CR8
15th Sep 2026
Carpet Fitting – One Bedroom I’m looking for an experienced carpet fitter to fit carpet in one bedroom measuring approximately 3.6m × 3.8m (13.7m²). • Old carpet has already been removed. • I will provide the carpet, underlay and gripper rods. • Looking for labour only for the carpet fitting. • The floor is currently exposed floorboards. Some boards may need minor repair, securing or adjustment before the carpet is fitted, so please assess the floor and let me know if any preparation is required. • Looking for a neat, professional finish around the edges and doorway. Please include your availability and labour quote when making an offer.
Carpet Repair - iron burn
£100
Croydon, Greater London
11th Sep 2026
There are two spots in one room that need repairing, 1 area is a iron burn and another is in the corner by the window where there seems to be carpet bugs. i can order the carpet ahead of time for ease or if you can obtain this quicker the carpet is Cormar Primo Plus - Alloy Grey. On their website its £15 for 0.5m x 4m. could we also get a carpet cleaning quote - Bedrooms 1, 2 & 3 as per the floor plan (For reference the iron mark repair and the window bay replacement is in bedroom 1
Carpet fitted, require carpet aswell
£50
Norbury, Greater London
2nd Sep 2026
I have a small staircase of 4 steps. Require carpet for this and for it to be fitted
Need a carpet added on 3 stair staircase
£50
Thornton Heath, Greater London
17th Aug 2026
I need a new carpet added on a small 3 stair staircase in the hallway. I don't have carpet, it can be any plane carpet color
Internal door trimmed as new carpet fitted
£50
Tooting Graveney, Greater London
15th Aug 2026
Internal door to be trimmed after carpet fitted
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Laying down vinyl and carpet whole flat
£250
Broad Green, Greater London
10th Aug 2026
Laying vinyl and carpet for a two bedroom flat
Carpet layer
£1,500
Croydon, Greater London
30th Jul 2026
How house to be carpeted I have all of the carpet and will pay 5 pounds a metre
Carpet fitter required. 2 rooms both approximately 5m x 4m
£100
Great Burgh, Surrey
30th Jul 2026
Carpet to be fitted in 2 room. Room 1 is 4.2m x 3.3m. Room 2 is 4.5m x 3.5m
Refitting an area of carpet which has been pulled back.
£60
Elmers End, Greater London
28th Jul 2026
Refitting an area of carpet which has been pulled back to allow for fitted wardrobes to be installed. Carpet needs to be cut and refitted.
Repairs to fitted carpets
£100
Whyteleafe, Surrey
23rd Jul 2026
Holes in carpet need repairing. I have matching spare carpet which can be used to patch the areas where the holes are.
Hallway Carpet using offcuts
£100
Farnborough, Greater London
23rd Jul 2026
Fit hallway carpet using 2/3 large offcuts of carpet
Need the carpet on my stairs and landing changed
£150
Forestdale, Greater London, CR0
22nd Jul 2026
Need the carpet on the stairs and landing removed and replaced