July 2026 · 4 min read
Carpet is still one of the fastest, lowest-cost ways to freshen a bedroom, living area, or a whole rental between tenants. Here's what actually changes the price, and what a proper installation looks like from start to finish.
The main factors are the size of the area, the underlay you choose, and whether old carpet needs to be pulled up and disposed of first. A straightforward bedroom recarpet is one of the quickest, most affordable jobs on the list. A full-house recarpet with old carpet removal takes longer and costs more, simply because there's more material and labour involved.
For a property manager working to a leasing deadline, carpet is often the fastest way to make a tired room presentable again without the cost of a full flooring change.
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Carpet still wins on comfort, noise reduction, and upfront cost for bedrooms. SPC or vinyl flooring wins on durability and low maintenance, especially in a rental where tenants change often. Neither is universally "better", it depends on the room and who's living in it.
Old carpet and underlay are pulled up and disposed of first. New underlay goes down for comfort and noise reduction, then carpet is fitted, stretched and trimmed properly at every doorway and edge, so it doesn't ripple within the year. Offcuts and rubbish are cleared before the crew leaves.
Most single rooms are finished in a day, with a full house usually taking a few days depending on size.
It depends on the room size and the carpet and underlay you choose. We'll measure and quote on-site so the figure is accurate, not a rough estimate.
A denser pile with a higher twist count holds up better in living areas and hallways. We can talk you through options that suit your budget and the room's traffic.
No. Removal and disposal of your old carpet and underlay is part of the job.
Most single rooms are done in a day. A full house is usually a few days depending on size.