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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

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

Carpet stairs

£100

Really impressed with Jay’s work fitting my carpets! He was friendly, professional, and kept me updated throughout. The finish looks fantastic, and everything was left clean and tidy. If you’re looking for someone reliable, skilled, and genuinely nice to have around, I couldn’t recommend Jay highly enough. Amazing service all round

Carpet fitter

£200

Migel was great from start to finish. The stair runner looks amazing, thanks so much for great job!

Carpet runner installation

£150

It was a pleasure dealing with Jay. Once the time was agreed for the job, everything ran smoothly. Jay was able to complete the job quickly and to a decent standard.

Carpet threshold removal and replacement

£75

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

Removal of carpet and vinyl flooring installation

£80

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£80

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£125

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£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.

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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 and laminate flooring

£150

Brickhill, Bedfordshire

6th Jun 2026

Please see images, collection of carpet, underlay, laminate flooring and decking

Carpet repair required. Patch and blend damaged area.

£90

Wimbledon Park, Greater London, SW19

6th Jun 2026

Carpet repair required. A damaged section needs to be patched and blended with the existing carpet. Replacement carpet material will be supplied by me.

Carpet fitting

£100

Boyn Hill, Berkshire

6th Jun 2026

Fit carpet to room size 3.2m x 4.2m Empty room

Do a carpet join and fit carpet door bars

£100

Gorebridge, Midlothian

6th Jun 2026

Carpet needs joined at door room wider than 4 metres ahve big enough bit to do the job also to fit door bars

cat has messed up my carpet

£80

Southsea, Hampshire

6th Jun 2026

My girlfriends cat has pulled up the carpet in my rented home. I needed it fixed back down and looking brand new

Take carpet out and put in wooden flooring area to cover ≈ 25.1 m²

£250

Poplar, Greater London

6th Jun 2026

Remove carpet and lay down wooden floor corridor and living room only

Fit my carpets

£500

Thatcham, Berkshire

6th Jun 2026

Need my carpets fitted today . We’ve been let down last minute.

Fitting carpets

£300

Lewisham, Greater London

6th Jun 2026

I have three rooms that need a carpet fitting and vinyl in the hallway

Remove wallpaper, paint, and change carpet

£200

Pinner Green, Greater London

5th Jun 2026

Remove wallpaper, paint the walls and change carpet

Down sizing so furniture black bags carpets

£200

Whitmore Reans, West Midlands

5th Jun 2026

Two wardrobes four shelf units one chest of drawers about 15 black bags and carpets from three rooms and a hallway

Remove old carpet and fit an engineered wooden floor (11sqm)

£500

Brondesbury Park, Greater London, NW10

5th Jun 2026

Remove old carpet and fit new wooden floor (engineered wood) with underlay and trims. The room is circa 11sqm

Carpet fitting

£100

Islington, Greater London, N1

5th Jun 2026

I need a carpet fitted in a small room + 3 steps. We already have the carpet grips and underlay in place from previous carpet

John did a marvellous job fitting our carpet! He’s been extremely efficient and nice

I need carpet fitted in a small rectangular bedroom (10m2)

£40

Newton, Mid Glamorgan

5th Jun 2026

I need a small rectangular bedroom carpeted. The size is 4.3 x 2.2m. The room has been emptied with old carpet and all furniture removed. We can supply the carpet and underlay, but are open to people who can supply this as well. Thanks.

Carpet fitting

£150

St Paul's, Wiltshire

5th Jun 2026

Need a carpet that was lifted for building work refitted. Is just 1 room.

I need carpet to be installed, mostly pre-cut, some sections not.

£280

Mayfair, Greater London, W1J

5th Jun 2026

I have 3-4 sections of carpet that need to be installed in a main space (flooring is polished concrete). Most of the sections are already pre-cut to the space, but one of the sections will need to be re-arranged and cut accordingly. The flooring is natural woven seagrass and has been installed in the space before (see pics). It will only be installed for 2 months, so no need for an underlay or extreme tape. It needs to be done between 1-6PM on June 22nd. There will be additional people able to assist and help you !

Broken floor boards under carpet

£150

Creekmouth, Greater London

4th Jun 2026

Broken floor board underneath carpet in the bedroom (situated in the middle of the room

Carpet installed

£100

Neasden, Greater London

4th Jun 2026

Need carpet installed Have the carpet and underlay , I can send pics Room altogether 18-20m2 Approx 5x4m

Carpet Reattaching

£30

Carshalton, Greater London

4th Jun 2026

Carpet at top of Stairs has come away from carpet grip so I need it to be reattached

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

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