As first-time homeowners, we're in the midst of sprucing up our new place and considering recarpeting about 330 square feet in the basement. I just received a shocking quote from a flooring company! Initially, the prices they displayed in-store included the removal of the old flooring, the new product, and installation, which I estimated to be around $2,400 initially. However, after adding extra costs like the carpet pad, I thought I'd be looking at something closer to $3,500. To my surprise, the actual quote came in at $6,000! For reference, when we did LVP on the main floor, it cost us around $1,800 for both product and labor after we took on some of the work ourselves. I'm curious to hear what people are currently paying for carpet installation, especially in the Chicago area. Would love any insights before I continue shopping around!
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It sounds like you're facing those 'small job' costs because 330 sqft is considered a smaller project. In cities like Chicago, labor costs might run you about $5-$8 per sqft, but fixed costs for the job remain the same regardless of size. Definitely get more quotes, especially from smaller companies or handymen, as they can often provide better pricing than bigger contractors. And just a heads up, if you're in a basement, think about moisture issues—it can complicate having carpet down there!
Just to clarify, getting feedback from Reddit isn't going to give you an exact quote since everyone's situation is different. Costs depend on factors like your specific location, the store you're buying from, the kind of carpet desired, and whether you need labor or are doing it all yourself. For reference, I had a project where I did about 700 sqft of vinyl plank and 300 sqft of carpet for approximately $8,500. Hope that helps!
I replaced 1,000 sqft of carpet a few years back, and it ran me about $12,000, with quotes going as high as $15-20k. It varies a lot depending on the area. Where did you find that flooring store?
Good question! I’m hoping to find a reasonable company. Any recommendations for the D.C. area?
Totally agree! Have you checked if the company can do a bundled quote if you have them do more work? Just a thought!