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Recent Carpet Laying & Installation reviews in Central London
Brilliant! Robert did an exceptional job on fitting the carpet, we’re absolutely delighted. Very friendly husband and wife.
Carpet and underlay fitting
£300
It was a pleasure working with Miguel from start to finish - advised on carpet requirements, did a top quality job of fitting our new carpet, left it clean and tidy and arrived on time as arranged. Would recommend!
Carpet fitter for 1 bedroom and staircase
£400
Changed the carpet flooring to laminate
Change carpet floor to laminate
£400
Marco was absolutely incredible from start to end, very patiently, promptly and professionally conducted the various tasks. I have no qualms recommending him and calling on him again!
Cut excess carpet
£40
Professional who knows his trade. Will hire for next floor installation.
Carpet installation (studio)
£350
Very helpful. Did a great job. Would use him again (recommended).
Carpet too long, needs to be cut a bit ( one or both ends)
£25
low
£85
median
£122
high
£220
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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.
Recent Carpet Laying & Installation tasks in Central London
Hang mirror, fix lightbulb, move carpet
£30
Canonbury, Greater London
3rd Oct 2026
hang mirror , install light bulb, move carpet
Carpet fitting
£50
Lea Bridge, Greater London
3rd Oct 2026
Hello I have a carpet gap that needs fitting it’s a join piece, very little job everything is ready underlay and grips are down just need the gap fitted as my doors was to low so got them cut. I would need someone with tools and adhesive
Budget 13 stair carpet fitter
£100
King's Cross, Greater London, N1
3rd Oct 2026
Job Title: Budget carpet fitter for 13 stairs with a bend (Fitting Only) Job Description: Looking for an independent carpet fitter or experienced handyman to lay carpet on a flight of 13 stairs. The staircase has a bend/curve in it. • What I have: I have the carpet and spray adhesive ready on-site. • Preparation: The stairs will be completely cleared, stripped to bare wood, and clean before you arrive. • Materials note: I need you to supply and install standard carpet grippers for the curved section to ensure it's secure (happy to pay an extra £10 for the rods, or let me know if I should buy them). • Tools: Please bring your own carpet kicker, bolster, and sharp knife to handle the cuts around the bend. Looking for a reliable, budget-friendly fixed quote. Flexible on timing.
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.
Installation of carpet on my stairs
£150
Barnsbury, Greater London, N1
24th Sep 2026
Carpet install on stairs ,I have 12 steps
Carpet install
£150
Angel, Greater London, N1
24th Sep 2026
I want carpet installed on my stairs
Refit existing carpet & underlay after wardrobes installed
£80
Tooting Bec, Greater London, SW17
24th Sep 2026
Carpet fitter needed – refit existing carpet & underlay after wardrobes installed I’m looking for an experienced carpet fitter to refit the existing underlay and carpet in a bedroom following the installation of new fitted wardrobes. The carpet and underlay were carefully lifted/rolled back before the wardrobes were installed and are still in the room. The wardrobes have now been fitted directly onto the floor, so the existing underlay and carpet need to be: Cut neatly to fit around the new wardrobes • Underlay refitted and trimmed as required • Carpet relaid, stretched and secured properly • Carpet neatly finished along the wardrobe plinth/edges • Carpet refitted and secured at the doorway/threshold • Existing gripper rods reused where possible, with any additional gripper supplied/fitted if required • Finished to a professional standard with no loose edges or ripples No new carpet or underlay is required – everything is already on site. Please bring all necessary carpet-fitting tools and any small consumable materials/gripper that may be required. Photos show the current condition and the newly installed wardrobes.
A true pro, perfect job
Carpet fitter
£200
Maida Vale, Greater London
21st Sep 2026
Need someone to fit two rooms of carpet. Have the carpet, one room is 14ft by 12ft and 10ft by 10ft
Replace wooden flooring with underlay and carpet
£400
Brompton, Greater London
21st Sep 2026
To replace existing wood flooring with underlay and carpeting over a 1.3m x 3.5m passageway
Assembling a day bed; table; mirror and tiles hung; carpet ripped up
£120
Hackney, Greater London, E8
21st Sep 2026
We need an ikea day bed; office table assembled from the box and a mirror & two framed tiles put up (drill) in the corridor. And finally a cupboard mirror ripped up completely and disposed of, we recently had it treated for a moth infestation and it’s in bad condition and want to be sure. We’ll move the things out so space is clear. I did post this task a week ago but had to change the date as an item hasn’t arrive (very sorry if you applied). If you could only apply if you’ve had experience with drilling holes etc in walls (sorry if that sounds basic and patronising but we’ve had some bad experiences and I’m terrible at DIY. Cheers! Please have a few reviews or experience if that is ok. Thanks James
Carpet repair
£50
Furzedown, Greater London, SW17
14th Sep 2026
Carpet has come away from door trim in one location which I'd like repaired.
Experienced Carpet Fitter Needed – Room & Hallway
£100
Maida Vale, Greater London
14th Sep 2026
Looking for an experienced carpet fitter to install carpet in a room and adjoining hallway. Areas: - Room: approx. 5m x 4m - Hallway: approx. 4m x 2.5m - Hallway includes 1–2 steps I will provide all materials, including: - Carpet - Underlay - Gripper rods Work required: - Install the gripper rods - Fit the underlay - Professionally fit the carpet in the room, hallway and steps - Remove the existing wooden threshold between the room doorway and hallway - Join the carpet at the doorway using a hot-iron/seaming method, so the join is neat and as seamless/invisible as possible - Trim and finish everything neatly around the edges, doorway and steps All the main materials will be provided. I’m looking for someone with the correct tools and experience to carry out the fitting. Please quote for labour only and only respond if you have experience with professional carpet fitting and hot-iron carpet joining/seaming.
Carpet fitting
£400
Stepney, Greater London, E1
10th Sep 2026
I need carpet to be fitted in a 1 bedroom flat. The whole flat apart from the bathroom and kitchen.
My carpet fitter needs another person to help carry carpet
£30
Paddington, Greater London, W2
9th Sep 2026
My carpet fitter needs help carrying my new carpet up 3 flights of stairs today, this afternoon
Someone to slightly remove carpet for wardrobe fitting and cut it
£70
East Finchley, Greater London, N2
8th Sep 2026
Someone to remove slightly carpet for wardrobe installation and cut it
Carpet refit for bedroom. No new underlay.
£70
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
16th Aug 2026
Fit new carpet in one bedroom. Room measures approximately 13ft 10in × 9ft 1in (4.22m × 2.77m). Carpet will already be supplied. I would like to reuse the existing underlay and gripper rods (2019) provided they are still in good condition. Please fit and trim the new carpet.
Jay was brilliant! Really friendly, professional and reliable. Great communication throughout and everything was done to a really high standard. Would definitely recommend and happily use him again. Thanks Jay!
Carpet landing
£30
Lisson Grove, Greater London
28th Jun 2026
Rebooking task between Gibran and Mian
Fantastic work!! Highly recommend
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
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 👍🌟





