How Much Does Carpet Cost?

The cost of carpet ranges from $.75-$8 per square foot. The cost varies per location, where it is bought and the type. The cost is also affected by whether homeowners lay the carpet themselves or have a professional lay it for them. Cheap low-grade carpet costs around $.75-$1 per square foot when installed by the homeowner.

Average grade carpet costs around $1.50-$2 per square foot. The cost of a good quality carpet is around $2.50 per square foot. High-grade carpeting costs around $4 per square foot when installed by the homeowner. The cost of carpet when installed by a professional is $2-$5 more per square foot. Carpet installation prices vary per location. In the United States, the southern states like Florida, Texas and California are almost half the price of the northern states like New York, Illinois and Ohio. The cost of carpet installation is more if the workers have to move furniture, go around things or carpet stairs.

The Average Cost Of Carpet

The average cost of carpet is $1-$2 per square when homeowners install it themselves. The average cost is $3-$5 when homeowners hire a professional to install it for them. With average carpeting, a 240 square foot room would cost around $240-$480 to carpet if homeowners laid the carpet themselves, while it would cost around $720-$1200 if a professional laid the carpeting.

How Much Does New Carpet Cost?

New carpet costs from $.75-$8 per square foot. New carpet cost varies depending on location, where the carpet is purchased from and the type of carpeting purchased. The biggest factor that affects new carpet cost is if homeowners install it themselves or hire a professional to do it for them. New carpeting costs are about half when homeowners install it themselves compared to when a professional does it.

Carpet Replacement Cost

Carpet replacement cost ranges from $.75-$10 per square foot. The cost of carpet replacement varies per location, the type of carpeting and where the carpeting is bought. The cost of carpet replacement is also affected by whether old carpeting needs to be removed and if carpet under padding is also being laid. The biggest factor in carpet replacement cost is if homeowners lay the carpet themselves or have a professional do it for them.

Carpet Costs Per Sq Ft

Carpet cost per sq ft is $.75-$8. The average cost of carpeting is $1-$2 per square foot when homeowners install it themselves. The average cost is $3-$5 when homeowners hire a professional to install it for them. Carpet cost per sq ft varies depending on location, type of carpeting and where it is bought.

Carpet Repair Cost

Average carpet repair cost is around $.50 per square foot. However, carpet repair cost varies per location, repair person, and on the type of carpeting and the severity of the damage. Wool or Berber carpeting repair tends to be around $1 per square foot, while exotic carpets can be as expensive as $2 per square foot to repair.

Carpet Stretching Cost

Average carpet stretching cost is around $.25 per square foot. However, carpet-stretching cost can be as high as $.75 per square foot for rare or exotic carpets. Carpet stretching costs can be $.50-$.75 per square foot if furniture or anything has to be moved or worked around.

Carpet Padding Cost

Carpet padding is not mandatory; however, it is highly recommended as carpet under padding extends the longevity of the carpeting and makes it more comfortable for walking and sitting on. Carpet padding costs range from $.50-$1.50 per square foot depending on the quality and type of the under padding. The cost of carpet padding also varies per location and where it is bought. In addition, carpet padding costs are increased if a professional installs it.

Wall To Wall Carpet Cost

Wall to wall carpet cost varies depending on the type and quality of carpeting that is used. Wall to wall carpet cost also varies per location, where it is purchased and if homeowners install it themselves or if a professional installs it. The average cost of wall to wall carpet is $1-$2 per square foot when homeowners install it themselves. The average cost is $3-$5 when homeowners hire a professional to install it for them. However, wall to wall carpet costs can be as low as $.75 per square foot, to as high as $7 per square foot. Wall to wall carpet cost is increased by $.50-$1.50 per square foot if padding is used.

Carpet Removal Cost

Average carpet removal cost is around $.25 per square foot. However, cost varies per location, if furniture needs to be removed and if there is a carpet under pad or not. Carpet removal costs rarely exceed $.50 per square foot. Many installers will remove old carpeting for free or at a discounted price when they put in the new carpeting.