Carpet Installation Service

Carpet installation typically ranges from $7 to $12 per square foot, including materials, padding, and professional installation. For an average 200-square-foot room, expect to pay between $760 and $2,335. Your final cost depends on:

• Carpet quality: Premium materials like wool cost more than synthetic options
• Room size: Larger areas require more material and labor
• Subfloor condition: Repairs or preparation add to total cost
• Padding quality: Better cushion extends carpet life but increases upfront investment
• Installation complexity: Stairs, multiple rooms, and challenging layouts require more time

These prices reflect current 2026 market rates for professional installation meeting CRI standards. Budget installers charging significantly less often skip critical steps like power stretching and proper subfloor preparation.

At Warehouse Direct, we provide transparent, itemized quotes during your free in-home consultation so you know exactly what you're paying for. No hidden fees.

Most residential installations are completed within 1-2 days for smaller projects. Whole-home installations typically take 3-5 days depending on square footage and complexity. Commercial projects have custom timelines based on your specific requirements.

We provide exact timelines during your consultation and work efficiently to minimize disruption to your home or business.

Our installation team handles furniture moving and replacement as part of our full-service offering. We'll carefully move your furniture, complete the installation, and return everything to its proper place.

Yes, we include old carpet removal and recycling in our service. We'll detach the existing carpet, remove the padding and tack strips if needed, and haul away all debris, leaving you with a clean space ready for new carpet.

With professional installation following CRI 104/105 standards, quality residential carpet typically lasts 10-15 years. However, carpet lifespan depends on:

• Installation quality: Poor installation can cut carpet life in half
• Traffic level: High-traffic areas wear faster than bedrooms
• Maintenance: Regular vacuuming and professional cleaning extend life
• Carpet quality: Premium fibers and construction last longer

Our power-stretching techniques and proper material matching help your carpet reach its full expected lifespan.

Power stretching uses a specialized tool that applies uniform tension across the entire room, creating a drum-tight finish that prevents ripples and wrinkles for years. Knee kickers are hand-operated tools that only provide localized tension and are insufficient as the primary stretching method.

Professional standards require 1-1.5% carpet stretch across the entire room, something only a power stretcher can achieve uniformly. Knee kickers provide only 1-3 feet of tension and are designed solely for finishing edges and tight corners.

Budget installers often use only knee kickers to save time, which is the #1 cause of premature carpet rippling. We use power stretchers on every qualifying room as part of our installation standard.

Absolutely. Stair carpeting is one of our specialties. Stairs require specific installation techniques to ensure safety, prevent loosening, and handle the daily wear stairs endure. We align patterns carefully, secure all nosings properly, and eliminate loose areas that become trip hazards.

Yes. We provide a written labor warranty covering installation-related issues like ripples, buckles, and wrinkles. Additionally, our strict adherence to CRI 104/105 installation standards protects your manufacturer's warranty on the carpet itself.

If installation-related issues develop during the warranty period, we'll return to re-stretch or repair at no additional labor cost.

We offer carpet rescue and re-stretch services even if we didn't perform the original installation. We'll conduct a diagnostic visit to identify the problem, then use professional power stretching equipment to restore a tight, flat finish where possible.

Many rippled carpets can be salvaged with proper re-stretching, extending their useful life by years.

Your subfloor is the foundation for your carpet installation. Issues like moisture, unevenness, or loose boards will telegraph through your carpet and cause premature failure. Common subfloor problems include:

• Moisture on concrete slabs: Can cause mold, odors, and adhesive failure
• Squeaky or loose boards: Create movement that loosens carpet over time
• Uneven surfaces: Cause visible dips and accelerated wear in low spots

We inspect every subfloor before installation and address problems upfront to prevent costly failures later.

Yes, we install carpet in offices, hallways, common areas, and other commercial spaces. Commercial installations require heavy-duty planning, robust materials rated for high traffic, and installation techniques designed for durability.

We follow CRI 104 commercial installation standards to ensure your carpet withstands the demands of business environments.