Standard Carpet Flooring Labor Costs

Preparation for Installation

Prior to installing your carpet, it is possible for your home will need to be prepared for the job. One of the most common preparation costs that you may experience will be leveling your sub-floor. Depending on the extent of the leveling job, your costs may increase dramatically.

Carpet Floor Installation Cost

As previously mentioned, the cost of your carpet floor installation will be directly related to the size and difficulty of the job. The first factor that will determine installation costs will be how much floor you want carpeted, with the cost increasing as the square footage goes up. Secondly, the difficulty of the job can also affect cost. For example, flat level homes are usually fairly inexpensive to carpet, whereas multi-level homes with staircases my cost a great deal more to fully carpet. When planning your installation, think hard about the areas of your home that you want carpeted. Reducing the size of your installation job can be a big money saver. Price ranges from $3.00 sq.ft to $7.00 sq.ft.

How Much Does Rental Equipment Cost?

Another cost that you might not be aware of is renting the right equipment to complete your carpeting installation job. Rental equipment can range from the very cheap to the prohibitively expensive, particularly if you need advanced equipment like floor strippers. However, if you hire a contractor, you can often save on rental equipment costs, as any quality contractor will already possess the equipment necessary to complete your job.