Carpet flooring installation in Canada

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.

What carpet flooring costs installed

Typical installed prices per square foot before tax, from our provincial price guides. Every project is confirmed with a written quote after a free measure.

Province	Supply & install	Labour only
Alberta	$4–8	$1.5–3
British Columbia	$4.5–9	$1.5–3.5
Ontario	$4–8	$1.5–3
Manitoba	$3.75–7.5	$1.25–2.75
New Brunswick	$3.5–7	$1.25–2.5
Nova Scotia	$3.75–7.5	$1.25–2.75
Quebec	$3.5–7	$1.25–2.75
Saskatchewan	$3.75–7.5	$1.25–2.75
Newfoundland and Labrador	$4.25–8.5	$1.5–3
Northwest Territories	$5.5–11	$2.25–4.5
Nunavut	$6.5–13	$2.75–5.5
Prince Edward Island	$4–8	$1.25–2.75
Yukon	$5–10	$2–4

What to look for when buying carpet flooring

Fibre

Nylon is the most resilient and recovers best from crushing, which is why it costs most. Triexta resists stains very well and is softer. Polyester is affordable and stain-resistant but crushes faster in traffic. Wool is the premium natural option: beautiful, long-lasting and more demanding to maintain.

Underpad density

Density matters more than thickness. An 8lb density pad supports the carpet backing and meaningfully extends its life; a cheap 4lb pad lets the carpet flex and break down early. Upgrading the pad is usually the best-value decision in a carpet purchase.

Pile construction

Cut pile is soft and shows footprints and vacuum marks. Loop and berber hide traffic better and wear well but can snag on pet claws. Patterned and cut-and-loop styles hide soil best and generally cost more.

Twist and density of the yarn

Tightly twisted, densely packed yarn resists matting far better than a loose, sparse construction of the same fibre. Press your thumb into a sample: if you easily feel the backing, it will flatten in a hallway.

Looking after a carpet floor

Vacuum at least twice a week in traffic areas with a machine appropriate to the pile — beater bar for cut pile, suction only for looped and wool. Treat spills immediately by blotting rather than rubbing, working from the outside in. Have the carpet professionally hot-water extracted every twelve to eighteen months, which most manufacturer warranties require anyway. Use walk-off mats at every door, because the majority of what damages carpet is grit carried in on shoes.

Carpet flooring installers by city

Local cost, climate notes and installers for carpet flooring in the cities where we do the most work.

Not in one of these cities? We cover 88 cities across Canada — find yours.

Common questions

How long does carpet installation take?

Most homes are done in one day. Furniture moving and old carpet removal can be added to your quote.

How long does carpet last?

Five to fifteen years depending on fibre, pad quality and traffic. A good nylon on an 8lb pad in a bedroom can last fifteen years; a budget polyester on a thin pad in a hallway may look tired in five.

What is the best carpet for stairs?

A dense, low-profile cut pile or a patterned loop in nylon. Stairs concentrate wear on the nosing more than anywhere else in the house, so density matters more than softness. A wrapped installation looks far better than a waterfall one.

Can carpet be stretched instead of replaced?

Often, yes. Ripples and buckles usually mean the carpet was not power-stretched properly at installation or has relaxed with humidity. Re-stretching costs a fraction of replacement and can add years to a carpet that otherwise looks fine.

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