How Much Does Carpet Fitting Cost in London? What Affects the Price

"How much will it cost?" is the first question most people ask about new carpet, and the honest answer is that it depends. The same bedroom can be carpeted for a modest sum with a hard-wearing everyday range, or for considerably more with a pure wool carpet and a premium underlay. Both can be the right choice. As a family-run carpet showroom on Crawford Street, Marylebone, with over 25 years of experience, we supply and fit carpet for every budget, and we give every customer a free home measure and a clear, itemised quote.

This guide explains what actually drives the price of carpet fitting in London, so you can understand any quote you receive and decide where your money is best spent.

Quick Takeaways

• The carpet itself is only part of the price: underlay, fitting, stairs, preparation and removal all count.
• Room shapes and roll widths affect how much carpet is needed, not just the floor area.
• Stairs take longer to fit than flat rooms and are worth a durable carpet.
• A good underlay often makes more difference to comfort and lifespan than a more expensive carpet.
• An itemised quote lets you compare like for like.

1. The Carpet Itself

Carpet prices vary with the fibre, the construction and the brand.

• Fibre: synthetic carpets such as polypropylene are affordable, stain-resistant and practical. Wool blends add natural resilience and a softer feel. Pure wool and natural fibres such as sisal sit at the premium end.
• Construction: twist, loop, Saxony and velvet piles all feel and wear differently. Denser carpets generally wear better.
• Brand and range: we stock carpets from manufacturers including Cormar, Victoria, Ulster, Westex, Brintons and Crucial Trading, covering a wide range of prices.

2. Underlay

Underlay affects comfort, warmth, noise and how long the carpet lasts. Better underlay costs more, but it is often the best-value upgrade you can make. If you have underfloor heating, you need an underlay designed for it. Our carpet underlay guide explains the options.

3. Room Size, Shape and Roll Width

Carpet is made in rolls of set widths, commonly 4 or 5 metres. A room is not priced simply by its floor area: the carpet has to be cut from the roll to cover it, and awkward shapes, bay windows, alcoves and long hallways can create more offcuts. Planning the layout carefully, and sometimes using one roll across several rooms, keeps waste down. This is one reason an accurate home measure matters.

4. Stairs and Landings

Each step on a staircase is fitted individually, so stairs take much longer than flat rooms. Winding stairs, half-landings and stair runners with bound edges take longer still. Because stairs wear quickly, it is usually worth choosing a durable carpet for them, even if you choose a more everyday range elsewhere.

5. Removing the Old Floor

Taking up and disposing of old carpet and underlay, or old hard flooring, is extra work and adds to the cost. It is listed in your itemised quote, so you can see what it costs and decide whether you need it.

6. Preparing the Floor

New carpet needs a sound, level base. In older London homes, loose or uneven floorboards may need fixing or over-boarding first. On concrete floors, uneven areas may need levelling. We check this during the measure, so there are no surprises on fitting day.

7. Access, Lifts and Parking

Central London adds some practical considerations: parking restrictions, flats with small lifts or no lift at all, buildings with set working hours, and porters who need advance notice. These rarely add much to the cost, but they need planning. Our fitting day checklist explains what to arrange.

8. Doors and Trims

New carpet and underlay may be thicker than the old floor, so some doors may need trimming. Threshold strips are needed where carpet meets a hard floor. These are small items, but a good quote lists them.

Three Ways People Typically Choose

Everyday and practical

Hard-wearing synthetic or blend carpets on a sound underlay. Ideal for rental properties, busy family rooms, children's bedrooms and anyone who wants a smart, durable finish without overspending.

Mid-range comfort

Wool-blend carpets and a better underlay. The most popular choice for living rooms, main bedrooms, stairs and landings in family homes.

Premium

Pure wool, natural fibres, deep velvet piles, bespoke stair runners and premium underlay, for clients who want a particular look and feel throughout.

Many homes mix all three: a durable carpet on the stairs, a soft carpet in the main bedroom and a practical range in a spare room. There is no single right answer, only the right choice for each room and your budget.

Where Spending More Is Worth It, and Where It Isn't

• Worth it: stairs and hallways (durability), underlay (comfort and lifespan), and any room with underfloor heating (compatible products).
• Often not necessary: spare rooms, short-term rentals and rooms that get light use, where a good everyday range will look smart for years.

How to Compare Quotes Fairly

When comparing quotes, check that each one includes the same things: the carpet and underlay specified by name, gripper and trims, fitting, stairs, removal and disposal, and any floor preparation. A lower headline price can simply mean something has been left out. Ask about the workmanship guarantee too; all Yazco installations come with a 12-month workmanship guarantee.

Get an Accurate Price

The only way to know exactly what your carpet will cost is an accurate measure of your rooms. We will visit for free, bring samples across a range of prices to see in your own light, and give you a clear, itemised quote with no obligation. Call 020 7224 8876, visit our showroom at 31 Crawford Street, Marylebone, or book a free home measure. You can also browse our carpet ranges.