How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a 3 Bed House?

There is no single price for carpeting a three bedroom house, and anyone who gives you one over the phone is guessing. What you pay comes down to a handful of things, and once you understand them the estimate makes a lot more sense.

Room size is the obvious one. Carpet comes off a roll in set widths, so two rooms with the same floor area can need different amounts of carpet depending on their shape and where the joins have to fall. A good measure works out the most efficient way to cut it, which keeps waste — and cost — down.

Carpet quality is the biggest variable. A hard-wearing polypropylene twist for a bedroom sits at one end, a wool-rich saxony for a lounge at the other. Heavier, denser carpets cost more but last longer in the places you actually walk, so it is often worth spending more on the hall, stairs and landing and less in a spare room.

Underlay is easy to overlook and makes a real difference. A better underlay makes a mid-range carpet feel more expensive underfoot, insulates the room and takes the punishment so the carpet itself wears more slowly. It is not the place to save a few pounds.

Stairs cost more than the same area of flat floor. They take longer to fit, need more careful cutting, and winders, half landings, runners and rods all add time. That is normal and it should be itemised rather than hidden.

This is why we give an itemised free estimate rather than a headline price. You see the carpet, the underlay and the fitting listed separately, so you can adjust one part without starting again. Gripper rods and door bars are always included free, and there is no charge for the measure or the visit.

The most accurate figure you will get is from a proper measure. Call us or book a free home visit and we will bring samples, measure every room and put the numbers in writing.