The total cost to carpet three bedrooms measuring an average 500-square-foot area runs from $1,750 to $5,500. Actual estimates vary based on room dimensions.
The labor cost to install a carpet and pad ranges from $0.50 to $1 per square foot.
Carpets will generally last five to 20 years. Its life span depends on the material quality, foot traffic, and maintenance.
The cost to replace hardwood with carpeting runs from $3.50 to $11 per square foot if you plan to leave the old flooring in place. You'll pay an extra $1 to $3 per square foot to remove it.
Carpet cleaning costs around $130 to $250 if you hire a carpet cleaner. Maintenance may include steaming, dry-cleaning, and spot treatment. If you have holes or burns, carpet repair costs around $150 to $280.
The average indoor-outdoor carpeting costs around $0.30 to $3.50 per square foot. This type usually doesn’t need a carpet pad.