Carpet in Ottawa is a bedroom and basement material, with the basement case strengthened by how cold Ottawa slabs get. Over a good pad and a subfloor panel it is meaningfully warmer than vinyl. In the suburban two-storeys of Kanata and Barrhaven, the standard package is hard flooring on the main level with carpet on the stairs and upper floor, which balances cost, warmth and noise across the two levels.
What carpet flooring costs in Ottawa
| 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 Ottawa. Ontario quotes add 13% HST on both materials and labour. 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 Ottawa
Centretown & The GlebeWestboroKanataOrleansBarrhavenNepeanOld Ottawa SouthHintonburgRiverside SouthStittsvilleAlta VistaManotick
Carpet flooring questions from Ottawa
01Should I keep carpet upstairs in my Ottawa home?
Many homeowners do. Bedrooms see the least spillage and most benefit from warmth and quiet, and carpet is the cheapest flooring per square foot. It is a sensible economy.
02Is carpet safe in an Ottawa basement?
Only if the basement is genuinely dry, and always over a dimpled subfloor panel. Ottawa's spring thaw puts pressure on slabs, and carpet with underpad does not survive water.
03How much does carpet flooring cost in Ottawa?
Carpet flooring runs about $4–8 per square foot installed in Ottawa, with labour alone at $1.5–3. A 1,000 square foot area therefore lands roughly between $4,000 and $8,000 before tax. Ontario quotes add 13% HST on both materials and labour. Removal of the old floor, subfloor preparation, stairs and baseboards are quoted separately.
04Do you have carpet installers across Ottawa?
Yes. Flooring Local installers cover all of Ottawa, including Centretown & The Glebe, Westboro, Kanata, Orleans and the surrounding communities. Every request includes a free in-home measure and a written quote with materials and labour listed separately.
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