Carpet holds a meaningful share in Edmonton bedrooms and basements, and the basement argument is the same as Calgary's: slabs here are genuinely cold and carpet over a good pad and a subfloor panel is far warmer underfoot than vinyl on concrete. In the city's many 1970s Mill Woods and Castle Downs homes, replacing decades-old carpet on stairs and upper floors while putting hard flooring on the main level is the most common specification we quote.
What carpet flooring costs in Edmonton
| Area | Supply & install | Labour only |
|---|---|---|
| 200 sq ft, a bedroom | $800–$1,600 | $300–$600 |
| 500 sq ft, a living and dining area | $2,000–$4,000 | $750–$1,500 |
| 1000 sq ft, a typical main floor | $4,000–$8,000 | $1,500–$3,000 |
| 1500 sq ft, a whole upper and main level | $6,000–$12,000 | $2,250–$4,500 |
Before tax, for a standard job in Edmonton. Alberta quotes add 5% GST only; there is no provincial sales tax, which makes Alberta among the cheapest provinces for the same floor. Removal of old flooring ($1–2.50/sq ft), subfloor levelling ($1–4/sq ft where needed), stairs (per step) and baseboards ($2–5 per linear foot) are quoted separately. See the full carpet cost guide for what drives the price.
About carpet flooring
From plush bedroom carpet to hard-wearing stair runners and commercial carpet tile, our local experts supply and install carpet from Canada's leading mills with the right pad for comfort and longevity.
Residential Broadloom
Nylon, polyester, triexta and wool options in cut-pile, loop and patterned styles. Stain-resistant fibres and pet-friendly backings available.
Stairs & Runners
Expert wrapped or waterfall installs on stairs, plus runners that protect hardwood on high-traffic stairs.
Carpet Tile
Modular tiles for basements, offices and playrooms — easy to replace one tile if it's ever damaged.
Where we install carpet in Edmonton
South: Windermere, Terwillegar, SummersideWest: Glenora, Lewis Estates, SecordNorth: Griesbach, Castle DownsSoutheast: Mill Woods, TamarackCentral: Oliver, Strathcona, Highlands, GarneauSt. Albert & Sherwood Park
Carpet flooring questions from Edmonton
01Is carpet warm enough for an Edmonton basement?
Over a good pad and a dimpled subfloor panel, yes, and it is warmer than vinyl on bare slab. Keep hard flooring near the sump and furnace room where water would first appear.
02Should I carpet my Edmonton stairs?
Many homeowners do. Carpet is quieter and safer underfoot, particularly on a basement stair. Wrapped installation looks considerably better than waterfall and costs $50 to $70 per step.
03How much does carpet flooring cost in Edmonton?
Carpet flooring runs about $4–8 per square foot installed in Edmonton, with labour alone at $1.5–3. A 1,000 square foot area therefore lands roughly between $4,000 and $8,000 before tax. Alberta quotes add 5% GST only; there is no provincial sales tax, which makes Alberta among the cheapest provinces for the same floor. Removal of the old floor, subfloor preparation, stairs and baseboards are quoted separately.
04Do you have carpet installers across Edmonton?
Yes. Flooring Local installers cover all of Edmonton, including South: Windermere, Terwillegar, Summerside, West: Glenora, Lewis Estates, Secord, North: Griesbach, Castle Downs, Southeast: Mill Woods, Tamarack and the surrounding communities. Every request includes a free in-home measure and a written quote with materials and labour listed separately.
Carpet in Edmonton
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