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Carpet Fitting

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Carpet Fitting

Carpet remains the most popular flooring choice for UK bedrooms and living rooms. It is warm, quiet, comfortable underfoot and available in a huge range of fibres, colours and textures. A professionally fitted carpet, with the right underlay beneath it, makes a significant difference to how it wears and how long it lasts.

Your fitter will fit gripper rods around the room perimeter, lay the underlay, then stretch and tack the carpet for a smooth, wrinkle-free finish. On stairs, each tread and riser is individually fitted with precision. Quality fitting prevents the rippling and lifting that can occur with a rushed job.

What’s involved

  • ✓ Gripper rod installation around room perimeter
  • ✓ Underlay selection and fitting
  • ✓ Carpet stretching using a knee kicker or power stretcher
  • ✓ Seaming (for large rooms requiring joins)
  • ✓ Stair fitting with individual tread and riser cuts
  • ✓ Threshold bars at doorways and room transitions

Typical costs

£15–£50 per m² supply and fitted, depending on fibre type and pile density. A typical double bedroom (12m²) costs £250–£500 all in. A full single flight of stairs costs £150–£350.

Prices vary by region, subfloor condition and product choice. Compare 3 quotes for the most accurate price for your specific job.

FAQs — Carpet Fitting

What is the best carpet for stairs?
A dense, loop or twist pile carpet with a high density rating (above 40 oz/yd²) wears well on stairs. Avoid long pile and shag carpets on stairs — they compress and wear quickly on the stair nose.
How long does carpet fitting take?
A single bedroom takes 2–3 hours. A full house (4–5 rooms plus stairs) typically takes a full day with one or two fitters.
Does carpet fitting include removing the old carpet?
Usually yes — confirm this when getting quotes. Most fitters will lift and dispose of old carpet for a small additional charge if not included in the quote.
What underlay should I choose for carpet?
Choose underlay with a density of 130–160 kg/m³ for busy areas and stairs. For bedrooms, a lower density with a higher tog rating gives a softer, warmer feel. Your fitter will recommend the right match for your carpet.
How much does carpet fitting cost?
Expect to pay £15–£50 per m² supply and fitted, depending on the carpet grade. A 12m² bedroom typically costs £250–£500 all in. Get 3 quotes to compare prices.
What customers say
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“Had three quotes within a day for our new kitchen floor. The fitter we chose laid the LVT perfectly — tight joins, level finish, no lippage at all. Really impressed with the whole process.”

Claire B. Surrey
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“Used the service for engineered wood throughout the ground floor. Had local flooring fitters contacting me the same day. Work was done to a very high standard and the quote was very competitive.”

Mark T. Manchester
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“Getting quotes for our full house carpet was so easy. The fitter was punctual, moved the furniture, took care with the gripper rods and the finished result looks fantastic. Great value.”

Janet R. Bristol
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