New Carpet Cost – UK Carpet Prices and Fitting Costs 2026

The cost of new carpet in the UK can range from around £6 to £60 per m² for the carpet alone, with premium products potentially costing £80 per m² or more. Professional fitting typically adds around £3–£12 per m², while underlay, removal of the existing carpet and floor preparation can increase the total further.

For a complete carpet replacement, a realistic budget needs to account for more than the advertised carpet price. The total can include carpet + underlay + fitting + grippers + door bars + removal + disposal + floor preparation.

Through FraserBond.com, homeowners, landlords, investors and property managers can explore carpet fitting, flooring, refurbishment and property-maintenance services across London and the UK.

How Much Does New Carpet Cost?

Current UK pricing provides the following broad guide:

These are budgeting estimates rather than fixed prices. Carpet quality, room dimensions, location and additional preparation can significantly affect the final quotation.

Average Carpet Cost Per Square Metre

Carpet is normally priced by the square metre.

Checkatrade currently gives a broad range of approximately £6–£60 per m², excluding installation, while its carpet calculator uses £35 per m² as an illustrative standard-carpet benchmark and £80 per m² for premium carpet.

This means carpet for a 20m² room could theoretically range from:

20m² × £6 = £120

to:

20m² × £60 = £1,200

before fitting and other extras.

In practice, you may need to buy more carpet than the precise floor area because of roll widths, cutting, pattern matching and room shape.

Budget Carpet Cost

Budget carpet can be appropriate for:

• Rental properties
• Spare bedrooms
• Properties being prepared for letting
• Low-traffic rooms
• Short-term refurbishments

Polypropylene is one of the more affordable carpet materials. Current MyBuilder data places polypropylene/olefin broadly around £5–£15 per m², while polyester is approximately £10–£20 per m².

Price should not be the only consideration. Durability and suitability for the room can matter more over the carpet's lifetime.

Mid-Range Carpet Cost

Mid-range carpet can provide a useful balance between:

Price + Appearance + Comfort + Durability

This category is often suitable for bedrooms, living rooms and general family use.

Checkatrade's current calculator uses approximately £35 per m² as its standard-carpet benchmark before installation.

Luxury Carpet Cost

Premium carpet can cost £80 per m² or more, depending on material, construction and brand.

Luxury carpets may include:

• High-quality wool
• Wool blends
• Deep-pile carpet
• Premium woven carpet
• Bespoke designs
• Specialist natural fibres

For an expensive carpet, high-quality underlay and professional fitting become particularly important.

Wool Carpet Cost

Wool generally costs more than many synthetic alternatives.

Current MyBuilder estimates put wool carpet at approximately £25–£45 per m², although premium wool products can cost considerably more.

Wool is commonly selected for its appearance, comfort and durability.

Synthetic Carpet Cost

Synthetic carpet options include:

• Polypropylene
• Polyester
• Nylon
• Acrylic

MyBuilder's current estimates range from approximately £5–£15 per m² for polypropylene to £15–£30 per m² for nylon, with other synthetic materials falling between these ranges.

Synthetic carpets can be particularly attractive for landlords and busy households where durability and straightforward maintenance are priorities.

Carpet Fitting Cost

Professional carpet fitting typically costs around £3–£12 per m², according to current MyBuilder figures. Checkatrade gives approximately £7–£10 per m² as a typical fitting range.

Fitters may alternatively charge approximately:

• £20–£35 per hour
• £150–£250 per day

according to Checkatrade's current guide.

A minimum charge may apply for small rooms.

New Carpet and Underlay Cost

Underlay should be included when calculating the true cost of new carpet.

Checkatrade currently estimates underlay and fitting at around £8–£12 per m².

Underlay can help with:

• Comfort
• Insulation
• Noise reduction
• Carpet support
• Longevity

Replacing worn underlay rather than laying expensive new carpet over it can be worthwhile.

Cost to Remove Old Carpet

If an existing carpet needs to be removed and disposed of, Checkatrade currently uses approximately £10 per m² as an indicative removal cost.

You may be able to reduce costs by removing the existing carpet yourself, provided you can do so safely and arrange appropriate disposal.

Check whether the fitter's quotation already includes removal before doing this.

Cost to Carpet a Bedroom

The price depends on room size and carpet specification.

Current MyBuilder estimates put carpeting a typical 10–12m² bedroom at around £150–£300, while Checkatrade gives a higher benchmark of approximately £550–£650 plus VAT for a standard-sized bedroom under its broader installation assumptions.

The difference illustrates why headline room prices should be treated cautiously: quotations may include different carpet qualities, fitting and extras.

For accurate comparison, ask suppliers to itemise every component.

Cost to Carpet a Living Room

Current MyBuilder figures put a typical 15–25m² living room at approximately £250–£500, depending on carpet and installation requirements.

Larger lounges may require joins depending on carpet roll dimensions and room shape.

Premium carpet can push the cost substantially higher.

Cost to Carpet a 12 x 12 Room

A 12 x 12-foot room is approximately 13.4m².

Checkatrade estimates professional carpeting of a room around this size at approximately £300–£800, depending on carpet quality and fitting requirements.

For your own estimate, calculate:

Room Area × Carpet Price + Underlay + Fitting + Extras

Then allow for any additional carpet required for cutting and wastage.

Cost to Carpet Stairs

Staircases are more labour-intensive than simple rectangular rooms.

Checkatrade currently estimates approximately £150–£250 plus VAT to carpet a single straight staircase, with complicated stair configurations potentially costing more.

Additional costs can include:

• Stair rods
• Grippers
• Underlay
• Landings
• Turns
• Winder stairs

Patterned carpets can also require additional material to maintain alignment.

Cost to Carpet a 1-Bedroom House

Checkatrade currently estimates approximately £400–£800 for carpet fitting in a one-bedroom house. This refers to fitting costs rather than necessarily providing a complete premium carpet package.

Carpet, underlay and other materials need to be checked separately when comparing quotations.

Cost to Carpet a 2-Bedroom House

For a two-bedroom house, Checkatrade estimates carpet fitting at approximately £700–£1,400.

The complete supply-and-fit price can be significantly higher depending on the chosen carpet.

Cost to Carpet a 3-Bedroom House

Checkatrade estimates professional fitting for an average three-bedroom house at approximately £1,000–£2,000+.

MyBuilder's broader supply-and-installation estimates suggest carpeting a small home can cost approximately £1,500–£2,500, while a larger property may cost around £3,000–£5,000 or more depending on quality and additional work.

Whole-House Carpet Cost

Whole-house carpeting depends heavily on the total floor area.

For example, at an illustrative all-in carpet replacement rate of £50 per m²:

• 50m² = £2,500
• 75m² = £3,750
• 100m² = £5,000

This is simply an example calculation rather than a market quotation.

Measure the actual carpeted floor area and obtain a supplier quotation because roll widths and wastage affect the amount you need to purchase.

New Carpet Cost for a Rental Property

Landlords frequently choose carpet based on lifecycle cost rather than luxury.

Useful characteristics include:

• Durability
• Stain resistance
• Neutral appearance
• Easy replacement
• Appropriate wear rating
• Sensible purchase price

Hard-wearing synthetic carpet can therefore make more commercial sense in some rental properties than premium wool.

The appropriate choice depends on the property and expected occupancy.

Carpet for Stairs and Hallways

High-traffic areas need particular consideration.

Hallways, stairs and landings generally experience more wear than spare bedrooms.

Selecting the cheapest carpet for these areas may result in earlier replacement.