By
Alan Fletcher - Carpet
Expert & Consumer Advocate
Residential carpet
installation prices vary widely in the United States but you can figure the
highest prices are in the Northeastern states, and in the Northwest. Lowest
installation prices are in Southern California, Texas and Southern Florida. Installers
usually charge more per yard for Berber styles, as they are more difficult to
work with and require more expertise.
Extra Carpet
Installation charges may be
imposed for:
Stairs - some
charge up to $15 per step.
Transitions -
Usually charged by the foot.
Furniture moving
- usually $35 to $50 per hour, per person.
Removing old
carpet and pad - $1.00 to $3.00 per yard.
Dump fees - as
much as $50 to $100 per load.
Measuring -
Carpet dealers should never charge for measuring. Installers may charge
you a small fee to measure your home and provide a simple diagram. They
will usually refund your fee if you hire them to do the install.
Weekend work
- There may be an added charge for working nights and weekends.
and so much more.......
What should you
pay for Carpet Installation?
In the southern
states like Florida, Alabama, Texas and Mississippi the price carpet
installers charge is considerably less than in the northern states. Prices per
square yard range from $2.50 to $6.50 nationwide with higher prices in the
northeastern states and along the west coast.
Carpet
Installation Prices are higher in states where installers are required to have
a state issued contractors license, surety bond and business liability
insurance. These requirements are designed to protect the homeowner and
provide a method for recourse if the carpet installer does not perform quality
workmanship or fulfill his obligations.
Protect
yourself from lawsuits
It's important
that you check your carpet installer's references and check to make sure the
carpet installer you hire is licensed with your state contracting
agency if required. Check to make sure he has a surety bond if required
by your state and also check to make sure he has current business liability
insurance.
In
my Carpet
Buying Guide eBook I reveal all the standard "going rate" prices for these
typical extra charges, and how you can save the most money. You will discover what would be a
fair price for you to pay for any extra fees. I'll show you how to not be overcharged for
materials and labor!
There are other
fees and charges you should consider that are discussed in depth in my Carpet
Buying Guide ebook. There are also many ways you can save money on carpet
installations and I will tell you how!
My Carpet
Buying Guide ebook reveals
everything you need to know and how you can save a lot of money by doing
some of the "easy to do" preliminary preparations yourself. Don't
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It's
getting harder to find a reputable carpet dealer these days! That's why
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Dealers who offer Free estimates, Fair prices, Knowledgeable staff, Honest
measuring and Qualified installers!
Alan's
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