Carpet Installation costs
Compare the project, repair and planning references below before choosing the work for your property. Confirm measurements, existing conditions and the services included in each proposal.
Cost scope: Benchmarks were reviewed October 24, 2026. Figures apply to the scope and market named by each reference. City/state examples outside Portland Metro are not Portland quotes. Labor, equipment, recurring expenses and complete projects are different budgets.
Installation and project costs
Compare alternatives separately. A range includes installation only when its scope says so. Do not add overlapping totals together.
| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet vs LVP cost | $2 – $8 | carpet cost per square foot installed |
| Carpet vs LVP cost | $4 – $16 | luxury vinyl plank (LVP) cost per square foot installed |
| Carpet tile installation cost | $2 – $11 | cost per square foot installed |
| Carpet vs laminate cost | $2 – $8 | carpet cost per square foot installed |
| Carpet vs laminate cost | $4 – $14 | laminate flooring cost per square foot installed |
| Carpet padding cost | $100 – $250 | cost per room installed (12'x12') |
| Carpet installation cost | $2 – $8 | Per square foot installed |
| Carpet installation cost | $200 – $900 | Replace carpet in 10×12 room |
| Carpet installation cost | $1,800 – $7,500 | Carpet 1,000 sq. ft. in house |
| Berber carpet cost | $2 – $9 | cost per square foot installed |
| Berber carpet cost | $300 – $1,350 | cost to replace carpet in a 10×15 room |
| Berber carpet cost | $2,000 – $9,000 | cost to carpet 1,000 SF |
| Cost to carpet stairs | $15 – $55 | cost per step |
| Cost to carpet stairs | $180 – $880 | installed cost |
| Stair runner installation cost | $40 – $100 | cost per step |
| Stair runner installation cost | $480 – $1,600 | total cost (12 to 16 steps) |
| Indoor-outdoor carpet prices | $200 – $1,000 | avg. cost installed for a patio, deck, or porch |
| Wool carpet price — Wool carpet | $10 – $30 | per sq ft installed, including padding |
| Wool carpet price — 300 sq ft room | $3,000 – $9,000 | installed room example |
Labor cost
Labor or hourly figures are separate from equipment purchases. Do not add them to a total that already includes labor.
| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Wool carpet price — Carpet installation | $1 – $4 | per sq ft, labor only |
Related BidPDX cost guides
- Carpet vs LVP cost
- Carpet tile installation cost
- Carpet vs laminate cost
- Carpet padding cost
- Carpet installation cost
- Berber carpet cost
- Cost to carpet stairs
- Stair runner installation cost
- Indoor-outdoor carpet prices
- Wool carpet price
Explore the related BidPDX guides for project benchmarks and planning details.
Before requesting bids
Share measurements, photos, location, existing conditions and the desired result. Ask for a written scope covering preparation, permits, removal, material specifications, installation, disposal and finish repairs where relevant. Compare bids using the same quantities and exclusions.
Material cost
Purchase-only prices below are not complete installed totals. Confirm quantities, delivery and product specifications. Do not add these to totals already including materials.
| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Wool carpet price — Wool carpet | $8 – $25 | per sq ft, material only |
| Wool carpet price — Carpet padding | $0.50 – $1 | per sq ft, material only |