Overview
The cost to install carpet in most residential areas is on the order of $3 to $6 per square yard. Even for a very small job, most carpet installers charge a minimum fee of $75 to $100. These prices can be a good deal higher in metropolitan areas such as New York City, Washington D.C., Los Angeles and Chicago. In these cities, the economy, demand, labor unions and average salary contribute to these higher prices. Carpet installation prices vary from location to location.
Additional Fees Associated with Installing Carpet
The following additional fees may be charged by carpet installers:
-$1 to $2 per square yard for Berber;
-$1 to $2 per square yard to move furniture;
-$1 to $2 per square yard to take out old carpet;
-$1 to $2 to throw away or dispose of old carpet;
-Variable fees if the room is irregularly shaped;
-Rescheduling fee if one makes an appointment for installation that has to be resheduled.
Shopping around for Carpet Installers
If one shops around for carpet installers, as opposed to simply using the installer provided by the carpet retailer, it is possible to save around $1 per square yard. When shopping around, beyond just looking for the least expensive price, one should look for carpet installers that offer written warranties and references that can be verified. Written warranties are paramount because if a job is poorly performed by a given installer, the customer’s written warranty will be the only legal recourse toward getting a refund or otherwise from the installer. Companies like Carpets Atlanta offer the exact type of warranty that you need. In many cases, improperly installed carpet will not be noticed right away, and may take several months or even years to notice. This implies again that the prior work of a carpet installer must be verified before that carpet installer is hired. The time spent on research will be well worth the effort later on down the road.