Carpet Installation Cost in Kingston: Prices per Square Foot, Room and Staircase
Carpet installation in Kingston costs $4 to $12 per square foot, with the carpet, new underpad and labour included. A 12×12 bedroom comes to $576 to $1,728 installed, and taking out the old carpet adds $0.50 to $1.00 per square foot. The carpet grade you choose decides where your job lands in that range.
Key takeaways
- The installed price includes the carpet, underpad and labour.
- Budget synthetic carpet is $4 to $5, mid-grade nylon (including nylon Berber) $6 to $8, and premium designer nylon and wool $9 to $12 per square foot.
- Removing and hauling away old carpet is a separate per-square-foot charge.
- Stairs are priced per step, not per square foot.
- We bring carpet samples to your home, measure, and give you a written, itemized quote before any work starts.
How much does carpet installation cost per square foot in Kingston?
Our installed price is $4 to $12 per square foot. That covers the carpet, new underpad and a power-stretched installation. The grade of carpet is the biggest factor:
| Carpet grade | Common fibres | Installed price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Polyester, olefin | $4.00 to $5.00 |
| Mid-grade | Nylon, including nylon Berber | $6.00 to $8.00 |
| Premium | Designer nylon, wool | $9.00 to $12.00 |
Budget polyester suits a guest room or a rental that sees light use. Nylon holds its shape better in hallways, family rooms and homes with pets. Wool and designer nylon are for rooms where looks and feel matter more than price.
For a quick number on your own rooms, use our carpet cost calculator. It uses the same per-square-foot prices.
What is the cost to carpet a 12×12 room?
A 12×12 room is 144 square feet, so it costs $576 to $1,728 installed.
- Budget carpet: $576 to $720
- Mid-grade carpet: $864 to $1,152
- Premium carpet: $1,296 to $1,728
If the room already has carpet, removal adds $72 to $144. Broadloom carpet is most commonly sold in rolls 12 feet wide, so a 12×12 bedroom fits without a seam. Wider rooms need one, and we place it away from doorways and the main walking path.
How much does it cost to carpet a 20×20 room?
A 20×20 room is 400 square feet, which works out to $1,600 to $4,800 installed. In mid-grade nylon, the same room comes to $2,400 to $3,200. Removing the old carpet adds $200 to $400.
A room this size is wider than one roll, so it always has at least one seam. That is normal. What matters is where the seam goes and that the carpet is power-stretched so it stays flat.
How much does it cost to install 1,000 square feet of carpet?
Carpeting 1,000 square feet costs $4,000 to $12,000 installed, or $6,000 to $8,000 in mid-grade carpet. Removal of the existing carpet adds $500 to $1,000.
For a whole house, price the carpeted area, not the size of the house. Say a 2,200 sq ft home has carpet only in the bedrooms, upstairs hall and family room, about 1,200 square feet in total. In mid-grade carpet, that is $7,200 to $9,600 before removal. Kitchens, bathrooms and entries are rarely carpeted, so they come off the total.
What does old carpet removal cost?
Removal costs $0.50 to $1.00 per square foot. That covers pulling up the old carpet, underpad and worn tack strip, hauling it all away, and leaving the subfloor swept and ready. Once the floor is bare, we check it for squeaks, loose boards and old water stains, because new carpet will not fix a problem underneath it.
How much does it cost to carpet stairs?
Stairs are priced per step because each one is cut, wrapped and fastened by hand. Our stair runner prices run $25 to $80 per stair. A basic runner supplied and installed on a straight staircase is about $40 to $60 per step, and our stair runner cost guide breaks that down by number of steps and runner type.
Full-width stair carpet is quoted per step after we measure. Landings, pie-shaped winder steps and open sides take more labour, and many older Kingston staircases are not perfectly square, which changes how each tread is cut.
What changes the price of carpet installation?
The carpet grade sets the base price, and these items move it up or down:
- Underpad. A denser pad costs more and helps the carpet last longer. Thicker is not always better: cut pile carpet needs a firm pad no thicker than 7/16 inch, and Berber no thicker than 3/8 inch. Basements on concrete need a pad that handles moisture, which we cover in our guide to picking underlay for a Kingston basement.
- Removal. Bare subfloors and new builds skip the removal cost.
- Stairs and landings. Steps are priced separately from the rooms.
- Room shape. Closets, angled walls and rooms wider than one roll take more cutting and seaming.
- Subfloor repairs. Squeaks, soft spots or damaged boards found after the old carpet comes up are fixed before the new carpet goes down.
Is carpet outdated in 2026?
No. Carpet still makes sense in bedrooms, basements and on stairs. It is warmer underfoot through a Kingston winter, it cuts footstep noise between floors, and it gives better grip on stairs than bare hardwood. For a current look, pick a neutral colour and a lower pile, and keep carpet to the rooms where comfort matters most.
How we quote carpet installation
Your exact price comes from a free, written quote after we measure. We bring carpet samples to your home so you can see the colours in your own light and choose without visiting a store. Then we measure each room and staircase, check the subfloor, and give you an itemized quote that lists the carpet, underpad, removal and disposal separately, so you know what you are paying for.
Carpet Experts Kingston installs carpet in homes and businesses across Kingston and the surrounding area. See our carpet installation service in Kingston or request a free quote and we will book a time to bring the samples to you.