It's totally normal. Carpet comes on rolls in widths from 11'6' to 13'. They need to cut off a chunk of that roll to fit the room. It's the reason why if you're carpeting a 10x10' room, you can't buy 100sqft of carpet: they'll charge you for more like 120sqft (12' roll, 10' long).

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The cost to install carpet depends on three factors: the carpet, padding, and the labor. At The Home Depot, the cost of carpet installation is FREE on purchases of $699 or more.
Carpet Installation Labor, Basic Basic labor to install carpet with favorable site conditions. Measure and layout seam locations. Set perimeter tack strip. Install basic padding. Cut, seam and secure carpet. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. 267 square feet: $700.10: $921.91.

$2 – $8 Per Square Foot Installed
$200 – $900 Install Carpet In 10x12 Room
$1,800 – $7,500 Carpet 1,000 Sq. Ft. In House

Carpet replacement costs $2 to $8 per square foot installed. The cost to carpet a 10x12 room is $200 to $900 installed. The average cost to carpet 1,000 sq. ft. is $1,800 to $7,500. Recarpeting a 3-bedroom house costs $1,600 to $6,700. The cost to carpet stairs is $150 to $600.

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Reviewed on October 2, 2020, by Tom Grupa and 5 Expert Carpet Installers on HomeGuide.

Carpet Installation Cost

Carpet installation costs $2 to $8 per square foot to replace. New carpet prices are $1 to $5 per square foot and the labor cost to install carpet is $0.50 to $1.50 per square foot. Recarpeting a 10x12 room costs $200 to $900 and changing carpet in a house costs $1,800 to $7,500.

Carpet Installation Cost
Location	Average Cost To Install
Cost Per Square Foot	$2 – $8
Cost Per Square Yard	$18 – $72
10x12 Room	$200 – $900
12x12 Room	$250 – $1,100
12x15 Room	$300 – $1,400
15x15 Room	$400 – $1,700
20x20 Room	$700 – $3,000
800 Sq. Ft. Apartment*	$800 – $3,200
1,000 Sq. Ft. House*	$1,100 – $4,500
1,500 Sq. Ft. House*	$1,600 – $6,700
2,000 Sq. Ft. House*	$2,100 – $9,000
Flight of 13 Stairs	$150 – $600

*Based on carpeting in 60% of the home.

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Average Cost of Carpet Installation
National Average Cost	$1,525
Minimum Cost	$175
Maximum Cost	$10,000
Average Range	$650to$2,400

*Based on 1,392 project costs reported by HomeGuide members.

Carpet Prices

Carpet installers and retailers price carpet per square foot or square yard, depending on the material, style, brand, and grade quality.

Carpet Prices
Grade	Cost Per Square Foot	Features
Cheap Builder Grade	$0.50 – $1.50	Lasts 3 to 5 years Wears down quickly Nylon, polyester
Mid-Grade	$1.50 – $6.00	Lasts 6 to 12 years Sisal, olefin, Triexta
High-Quality	$6.00 – $21.00	Lasts 12 to 20 years Designer or high-end brands Wool

*Material prices only.

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Carpet Cost Per Square Foot

Carpet costs $1 to $5 per square foot on average for the materials. Carpet prices start at $0.50 to $0.75 per square foot for cheap, builder-grade nylon, polyester, or olefin. Medium grade to high-quality carpet costs $2 to $10 per square foot on average.

Carpet Prices Per Square Yard

Carpet prices are $9 to $45 per square yard for the materials only and from $18 to $72 per square yard installed. Each square yard equals 9 square feet. Check the estimate to make sure the price has clear labeling.

Glue-Down Carpet Cost

Glue-down carpet costs $3 to $7 per square foot to replace, including materials and installation. Most glue-down installations have no padding, making it less comfortable. Glued-down carpeting is ideal for concrete floors, carpet tiles, and commercial settings.

Carpet Tile Installation Cost

Installing carpet tiles costs $2 to $8 per square foot total on average. Carpet tiles cost $1 to $5 per square foot itself. The labor cost for laying carpet tiles is $1 to $3 per square foot, depending on if contractors use adhesive or peel-and-stick tiles.

Carpet tiles are mostly nylon, polyester, and olefin. Tiles come in cases of 8 to 24 tiles with standard sizes of 18'x18' to 24'x24'. Carpet tiles are easy to replace and great for basements, home offices, and commercial buildings.

Wall-To-Wall Carpet Cost Estimator

Wall-to-wall carpet costs $1 to $4.50 per square foot on average, but the full selection ranges from $0.50 to $21 per square foot. Pricing depends on the fiber type and style, with higher costs being better quality. Wall-to-wall carpeting comes in rolls 12 to 15 feet wide.

Carpet Installation Cost Calculator

Installing new carpet costs $2 to $8 per square foot on average. Carpet cost estimates depend on the carpet material and quality, carpet style, room size and shape, furniture moving, removing old flooring, and install labor.

Carpet Installation Cost Per Square Foot
Component	Average Price Per Square Foot
Carpet	$1.00 – $4.50
Pad	$0.25 – $1.00
Labor	$0.50 – $1.50
Additional Services*	$0.25 – $2.00
Total Installation Cost	$2.00 – $9.00

*Furniture removal, old flooring removal and hauling away, prep work, repairs, and special cuts.

Labor Cost To Install Carpet

The average labor cost to install carpet is $0.50 to $1.50 per square foot. Projects requiring carpet removal, subfloor repair, carpeting stairs, or extra labor adds $0.25 to $2 per square foot. Carpet installers charge $35 to $80 per hour to lay carpet with a $75 to $150 minimum.

Labor Cost To Install Carpet
Task	Average Cost
Measuring Service	$35 – $55 or free with install
Old Carpet & Pad Removal	$0.25 – $1.00 per square foot
Old Tile or Hardwood Flooring Removal	$1 – $3 per square foot
Subfloor Repair or Replacem

$2 – $8 Per Square Foot Installed$200 – $900 Install Carpet In 10x12 Room$1,800 – $7,500 Carpet 1,000 Sq. Ft. In House

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