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Supply-and-fit carpets, underlay, gripper, and stairs. Removal and disposal of old carpet included.
What does a carpet fitter do?
Carpet fitters supply and install carpet, vinyl, LVT (luxury vinyl tile), and laminate flooring. The work covers measuring, lifting old flooring, prepping the subfloor (filling, levelling, screed where needed), fitting underlay, cutting and seaming the new flooring, finishing edges with thresholds and skirting reveal, and fitting door bars between rooms. A skilled fitter on a typical 3-bed install delivers tight seams, no visible joints, and no rippling — the kind of finish that looks the same in 5 years as on day one.
For Irish homeowners replacing flooring, the choice is usually between carpet (lounges, bedrooms, stairs), LVT or laminate (kitchens, halls, bathrooms in some cases), and engineered timber for premium living areas. Modern LVT competes well with timber on look at lower cost and is more forgiving on subfloor imperfections. Carpet remains best for noise, warmth, and softness underfoot in bedrooms and living rooms.
Common carpet fitter services
From routine fixes to bigger projects — here's what Irish carpet fitters on Jobiit typically handle.
- Carpet supply and fit
- Stair carpet fitting (whip and bind)
- Vinyl flooring install
- LVT (luxury vinyl tile) install
- Laminate flooring install
- Engineered timber flooring
- Underfloor heating compatibility
- Subfloor preparation and levelling
- Door bar and threshold fitting
- Old flooring removal and disposal
How much does a carpet fitter cost in Ireland?
Indicative pricing — your actual quote will vary
Flooring pricing varies by material, room size, and prep. The figures below are indicative Irish ranges fitted including underlay and standard prep.
Mid-range carpet supplied and fitted runs €25–€45 per square metre including underlay. Premium wool or polyamide carpets are €45–€80 per m². LVT (click-lock) is €30–€55 per m² fitted. Laminate is €22–€40 per m² fitted. Engineered timber is €55–€95 per m² fitted. A typical 3-bed semi recarpeted throughout (lounge, dining, bedrooms, stairs, landing) totals €2,200–€4,500 fitted. Subfloor levelling adds €15–€35 per m² where needed.
These are indicative ranges based on typical Irish jobs. Final pricing depends on scope, materials, urgency, and the trader you choose. On Jobiit you'll receive itemised quotes (labour, materials, VAT) so there are no surprises.
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Carpet Fitters across Ireland
Jobiit covers the whole of Ireland. Wherever you are, local carpet fitters are quoting on jobs near you.
- Dublin
- Cork
- Galway
- Limerick
- Waterford
- Drogheda
- Swords
- Dundalk
- Bray
- Navan
- Kilkenny
- Sligo
Carpet Fitter FAQs
Do I need to lift the old flooring myself?
No, the fitter handles it as part of the install — including disposal. Some fitters charge separately for tip-runs (€50–€120 per van load). If you want to save, you can lift the old carpet yourself but leave the underlay and gripper rod for the fitter to assess. Old vinyl on concrete sometimes needs scraping and prep that takes specialist tools, so usually best left to the fitter.
Underlay — does it really matter?
Yes. Cheap thin underlay flattens within 2 years, leaving a carpet that feels lifeless. Mid-range PU foam underlay (Cloud 9, Tredaire) keeps its body for the carpet's lifetime, adds noise reduction, and acts as insulation worth half a BER point. Spending €4–€6 per m² on underlay is the single best value-add in a flooring job — the difference is felt every day.
Should I choose carpet or LVT for stairs?
Carpet on stairs is warmer, quieter, and forgiving of slips. LVT or laminate on stairs is sleeker but louder and potentially slippery in socks. Most Irish homeowners go carpet on stairs even with hard flooring elsewhere. Stair carpet costs €40–€90 per stair fitted including underlay and gripper, depending on style (whipped, bound, or runners with side reveals).
Is laminate over underfloor heating OK?
Yes if both products are rated for it — most modern laminate and engineered woods are. Check the manufacturer spec for max floor temperature compatibility (usually 27°C surface). LVT specifically designed for UFH is the safest choice — it conducts heat well and won't expand significantly with temperature changes. Avoid solid timber over UFH; movement can cause cupping and joints opening.
How long does the install take?
A full 3-bed semi carpet install (4 rooms, hall, stairs, landing) typically takes 1–2 days. LVT or laminate is 1–3 days depending on prep. Furniture-out is fastest but most fitters can move furniture room-by-room if you work with them — add half a day. Allow 24 hours before walking on freshly fitted LVT to let the click-lock settle.
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